Did you know!!!
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Georgia Tech is offering the following opportunities for students to have virtual access to several events:
Virtual Preview Georgia Tech Open House
In October, we will host our first Virtual Preview Georgia Tech! This three-week open house event is an opportunity for students to attend multiple Tech information sessions covering a variety of different topics, including academics, admission, campus involvement, and more. Registration is open now!
2020 CUBE Tour
We are partnering with Harvey Mudd College, Purdue University, and Olin College of Engineering to host the 2020 CUBE Tour (Colleges United Bringing Engineering to You). This is a great opportunity for high school students to learn more about each school's engineering program, application process, and financial aid options. Student sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 14.
First Atlanta-Area Colleges Program: We are extremely excited to partner with our sister Atlanta-area colleges and universities to host a FREE Virtual College Exploration event for high school students Tuesday, October 6-Thursday, October 8. During this three-day event, you will have the opportunity to hear from eight colleges located in the Greater Atlanta area, including Georgia Tech.
This event will feature a variety of panels and presentations on the college search process and Atlanta's college environment. Other participating schools include HBCUs, large public universities, nationally known private schools, and a single-gender institution.
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Virtual Preview Georgia Tech Open House
In October, we will host our first Virtual Preview Georgia Tech! This three-week open house event is an opportunity for students to attend multiple Tech information sessions covering a variety of different topics, including academics, admission, campus involvement, and more. Registration is open now!
2020 CUBE Tour
We are partnering with Harvey Mudd College, Purdue University, and Olin College of Engineering to host the 2020 CUBE Tour (Colleges United Bringing Engineering to You). This is a great opportunity for high school students to learn more about each school's engineering program, application process, and financial aid options. Student sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 14.
First Atlanta-Area Colleges Program: We are extremely excited to partner with our sister Atlanta-area colleges and universities to host a FREE Virtual College Exploration event for high school students Tuesday, October 6-Thursday, October 8. During this three-day event, you will have the opportunity to hear from eight colleges located in the Greater Atlanta area, including Georgia Tech.
This event will feature a variety of panels and presentations on the college search process and Atlanta's college environment. Other participating schools include HBCUs, large public universities, nationally known private schools, and a single-gender institution.
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Georgia Tech – Women in Engineering Presents:
Engineering Career Conference
Thursday, October 8, 2020
From 8:30 am until 4:30 pm
To be held virtually via Blue Jeans
This event is a one day event where female high school students get the chance to learn about each of the 11 engineering programs available at Georgia Tech from current students and faculty.
For more details and to register for ECC, please visit the website at:
https://wie.gatech.edu/
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Engineering Career Conference
Thursday, October 8, 2020
From 8:30 am until 4:30 pm
To be held virtually via Blue Jeans
This event is a one day event where female high school students get the chance to learn about each of the 11 engineering programs available at Georgia Tech from current students and faculty.
For more details and to register for ECC, please visit the website at:
https://wie.gatech.edu/
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Attention Class of 2021:
Amherst College, Bowdoin College, Carleton College, Pomona College, Swarthmore College and Williams College
The above colleges will be hosting a series of student events with themes on academics and research, affordability, campus life, preparing your application, outcomes and more:
They are here to help students navigate the college search process. (If you register for an event and can’t make it, they can send you a link to the recording so you don’t miss out.)
Please register to hear more about these excellent colleges. Click here for more information: sixcolleges.org
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Amherst College, Bowdoin College, Carleton College, Pomona College, Swarthmore College and Williams College
The above colleges will be hosting a series of student events with themes on academics and research, affordability, campus life, preparing your application, outcomes and more:
- Campus Life and Building a Community - Thursday, Oct 1 at 7 p.m. EDT
- Applying in the Time of COVID - Tuesday, Oct 13 at 7 p.m. EDT
- Outcomes and Opportunity - Tuesday, Oct 27 at 7 p.m. EDT
They are here to help students navigate the college search process. (If you register for an event and can’t make it, they can send you a link to the recording so you don’t miss out.)
Please register to hear more about these excellent colleges. Click here for more information: sixcolleges.org
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The University System of Georgia announced Tuesday, August 25, 2020, that due to the COVID 19 pandemic, students applying to college for Fall of 2021 will have the option to “test out”
on their application for admissions.
This means that you will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT score as part of the application process.
You will still need to complete all other requirements.
GPA, Course Rigor, Counselor Recommendation, involvement outside the classroom (including but not limited to, sports, fine arts, community service, jobs, etc.) will be considered at a higher level of importance now more than ever.
Colleges that are part of the University System are as follows. If you plan to apply to any other colleges in state or out of state you will need to review that individual college’s website to see if they still require test scores for admission purposes:
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Albany State University
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Augusta University
Clayton State University
College of Coastal Georgia
Columbus State University
Dalton State University
East Georgia State College
Fort Valley State University
Georgia College and State University
Georgia Gwinnett College
Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southwestern State University
Georgia State University
Gordon State College
Kennesaw State University
Middle Georgia State University
Savannah State University
South Georgia State College
University of Georgia
University of North Georgia
University of West Georgia
Valdosta State University
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on their application for admissions.
This means that you will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT score as part of the application process.
You will still need to complete all other requirements.
GPA, Course Rigor, Counselor Recommendation, involvement outside the classroom (including but not limited to, sports, fine arts, community service, jobs, etc.) will be considered at a higher level of importance now more than ever.
Colleges that are part of the University System are as follows. If you plan to apply to any other colleges in state or out of state you will need to review that individual college’s website to see if they still require test scores for admission purposes:
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Albany State University
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Augusta University
Clayton State University
College of Coastal Georgia
Columbus State University
Dalton State University
East Georgia State College
Fort Valley State University
Georgia College and State University
Georgia Gwinnett College
Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southwestern State University
Georgia State University
Gordon State College
Kennesaw State University
Middle Georgia State University
Savannah State University
South Georgia State College
University of Georgia
University of North Georgia
University of West Georgia
Valdosta State University
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Did you know that the University of Georgia has joined the Common App. Visit: www.commonapp.org to apply to UGA!!!
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Georgia Tech will be conducting several virtual webinars for prospective students. Please visit to schedule a one hour session to learn about Georgia Tech and all they have to offer.
Visit: https://application.gatech.edu/portal/prospective_fy_webinars
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Visit: https://application.gatech.edu/portal/prospective_fy_webinars
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Mercer University is offering Zoom meetings to prospective students. Please visit connect.mercer.edu/portal/TMM-MeetingWithCounselor to schedule your 30 minute private zoom with our Mercer Representative, Tracie Martinez!
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