georgia tech admissions luncheon
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The following presentation is from an Admissions Luncheon held on Friday, February 24th, 2012, hosted by Georgia Tech and Naviance on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta. Attendees received updates on admissions trends from the Georgia Tech admissions team, plus tips on preparing students for college and applying to Georgia Tech. Additionally, Meg Scheid, College Counselor at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, presented on how to leverage technology to administer your school’s college and career preparedness programs.TRANSCRIPT
Success Starts with a Plan
Featuring Meg Scheid, College Counselor at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Hosted by Rick Clark from Georgia Tech and Kristen Gedney and Doug Bass from Naviance
Georgia Tech and Naviance Admissions Luncheon
Agenda
• 11:30AM-11:45AM - Welcome, Intro • 11:45AM-12:30PM – Meg Scheid, GSMST
• 12:30PM-1:00PM – Lunch Break/ Raffle $$$
• 1:00PM-1:30PM – Georgia Tech Presentation
Your life is the sum result of the choices you make. ~Robert F. Bennet
• PASSION– Increasing student success and improving college
and career readiness for all students• VISION
– Through purposeful learning, education can transform the world
• MISSION– Naviance empowers schools to maximize student
success through a structured approach to academic and career planning
Our Passion Is Student Success
How We Help
Family Connection(for studentsand family)
Succeed(for school and
district staff)
Connect. Communicate. Collaborate
Empowering Schools, Districts and Students
How We Make A Difference
MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MINNEAPOLIS, MN)
In just two years…
• 30% = The number of high school students in Minneapolis Public Schools with a post-secondary and career plan
• 6% = The number of students who have indicated they are going to a 4 year college
“Naviance allowed our district to implement a
comprehensive school counseling program by
supporting an efficient way of tracking student
needs, interventions and outcomes.
….In addition to the improvement in the number of
college bound students, we have also recognized
an increase in the number of students
graduating from high school with better grades
and a decrease in the number of dropouts. “
Large School District that serves
approximately 86,000 students sent 9,160 online (need updated number) forms to schools via eDocs for 2010-2011 school year
How We Make A Difference
Annual cost savings…
$572,000
$28,000 = Postage
$14,000 = Paper and envelopes
$256,000 = Front office time (2 hrs./packet)
$28,000 = Counselor time (1 hrs./packet)
$55,000 = Teacher time (15 min./packet)
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
NavianceFounded Family
Connection
CoursePlanning
ACT & SATTest Prep
NavianceSucceed
CollegePlanning
StudentLearning Plans
Learning StyleInventory
CareerPlanning
Success Planning
Alumni Tracking
How We Have Evolved
Why Naviance and Total Reader?
• Naviance is about optimizing student potential. We have partnered with Total Reader because:– Reading is an essential part of college and career
readiness.– It helps students take ownership of their learning.– Allows for early intervention and planning to reach
desired goals and outcomes.
State Superintendent Barge stated “Lexile Score is the best assessment for projecting college and career readiness level”. Georgia has identified “1050” lexile by 10th grade as the CCR target which is leading the nation.
Our Speakers
Meg Scheid-Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, College CounselorMeg has been at GSMST for over 5 years and has been using Naviance since September 2010.
Rick Clark- Georgia Tech, Undergraduate AdmissionDirectorIn this role, he directs the Institute’s recruitment and outreach efforts, directs the review of all undergraduate applications, and manages the admission team.
Jill Matthews- Georgia Tech, Undergraduate AdmissionAdmission Counselor Jill recruits freshman students and reviews applications for ten states a majority of non-metro Georgia as well as fifteen states.
Welcome to Tech!
What’s happening @ Georgia Tech?
Education Outside the Classroom
Study Abroad Co-op/Internships Undergraduate Research
80 programsGT LorraineInternational Plan
Paid/course credit400 companies currently employing studentsLargest voluntary co-op
The InVenture PrizeAvailable to freshmen
Midtown Campus Life
Traditional campus/ Thriving city
Commitment to Diversity
13,733 Undergraduate Students20,696 Total Students
68% from Georgia, 32% from other states & countries
37% Minority Students
31% Female Students 38% in 2011 Entering Class
Undergraduate Graduate
Freshman Experience
Living/Learning:Honors Program
Grand Challenges
Pre- Health
Virtual Tour @ www.housing.gatech.edu
Student Support:Retention rate of 95% (over 90% for 10 years)
GT1000
Clough Center, Tutoring, Writing Center
Freshman Admission Snapshot
Class of 2016 Class of 2015Freshman
Class of 2014Sophomores
Class of 2013Juniors
Class of 2012Seniors
Applied 14,700 (+3%) 14,236 (+5%) 13,550 (+17%) 11,510 (+11%) 10,359 (+7%)
Admitted Est. 50% 7,282 (51.15%) 6,976 (51.5%) 6,465 (59%) 6,240 (60%)
Enrolled Est. 27002400 fall/250 su
~2450/271 (37%)
2,485/260 (39%)
2,450/251 (41%)
2,469/252 (44%)
Mid-50% GPA
TBD 3.76-4.07* 3.72-4.06 3.67-4.04** 3.62-3.97
Mid 50% ACT
TBD 28-32 27-32 29-33 28-32
Mid 50% SAT
TBD 1940-2160 1900-2130*** 1310-1470 1280-1420
Freshman Application Holistic Review
Factors we consider: Factors we DO NOT consider:Rigor of curriculum & GPA•Reported on Self-Reported Academic Record•.5 weight for ALL AP, IB or college classes
SAT or ACT scores• SAT Critical Reading, Math and Writing AND/OR ACT English, Math & Combined English/Writing• Highest section from either test on any test date
Extracurricular Activities
Personal Essay
Major Choice
SAT II Subject Tests
AP/IB scores
TOEFL exam scores
Recommendation Letters
Personal Interview
High School Transcript
Course Requirements:4 years English, 4 years Math, 4 years Science*, 3 years Social Science, 2 years Language
*4 years required beginning with the class of 2012
Not everything that can be counted counts…
Total applications: 14,700
Enrollment Goal (summer & fall): ~2,650
Current Stats:
GPA- 3.97 w/ 7 AP/IB/DE pre-12th
SAT- 1435/2115 (ACT-31)
FINAL DECISIONS: 3/10 AT 3:10 PM.
.. And not everything that can be counts can be counted….
Steve Jobs gives 14 yr. old life advice
Chamblee soccer star gets MADE
Orlando Boy Scout saves family from fire
5029 Chin-up Champion- Guiness Verified
2012-2013 Freshman Timetable
Application Date Decision Date
Possible Decisions
Deposit Deadline
October 15- Early Action(final date to be considered for President’s Scholarship Program & Honors Program)
Mid-December Admit, Defer, Deny May 1
December 15(for students who have studied outside the United States or will need Visa)
Mid-March Fall Admit, Summer Admit,Waitlist, Deny
May 1
January 10- Regular Decision Mid-March Fall Admit, Summer Admit,Waitlist, Deny
May 1
*Early application dates are non-binding and are there to help accommodate students in our applicant pool who wish to know their decision sooner and to provide a thorough and holistic review of all applicants.
Give it to me straight
2011-2012 Cost of Attendance
Georgia Residents Non-Georgia Residents
Tuition $7,282 $25,492
Mandatory Student Fees $2,370 $2,370
Books and Supplies* $1,000 $1,000
Freshman Housing* $5,312 $5,312
Freshman Meal Plan* $3,514 $3,514
Personal Expenses* $1,500 $1,500
Average Loan Costs* $120 $120
Total Per Year*(2 semesters)
$21,098 $39,308
Georgia Tech is ranked as the #1 Best Value College by SmartMoney Magazine.
*estimate; actual cost based on student choice
Financial Aid
Financial Aid for GT may include:Scholarships
Grants
Work Study
Loans
Georgia Residents:HOPE Scholarship64% retention rate with average GPA of 3.5
Tech Promise
Required Form Available Due to GT Award AvailableFAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
January 1 March 1
Beginning April 1Georgia Tech Aid Application
November 1 March 1
President’s Scholarship
President’s Scholarship Program
8500 applications
550 Semi-finalists (6.5%). Named by mid-December
75 PS finalists (12%). Named by mid- February
PS Weekend March 9-10
Georgia Awards 60%, 5 Stamps and $8000 in addition to HOPE
Scholarship, Leadership, “Progress and Service”
Return On Investment
Georgia Tech provides a practical education leading to short- and long-term career opportunities.
What others say:Invited to join Association of American Universities (AAU), recognizing quality and breadth of programs (one of 61 members and first to be inducted in a decade)
#7 public university
#5 engineering school
#20 public business school
#1 in engineering degrees awarded to women and underrepresentedminority students
#3 among public institutions for median starting salary & salary later in career
#1 engineering graduates, hiring likelihood by corporate recruiters (#3 for MIS,#4 for computer science & #7 overall)