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Sophomore · Computer Science · Georgia Tech
Alex has a solid academic foundation with a 3.7 GPA and relevant coursework, but is missing the CS-specific courses and extracurriculars that Georgia Tech's admissions team looks for in competitive applicants.
Your 3.7 GPA is within range for Georgia Tech's median admitted GPA of 3.9. Maintaining or improving this through 11th grade is critical.
Honors Algebra II in 10th grade positions you well for AP Calculus in 11th — a must-have for CS applicants at GT.
Participation in Math Club signals quantitative aptitude. Build on this by pursuing math competitions like AMC or MATHCOUNTS.
The most important course you can take. GT's CS program expects demonstrated programming ability. This is a direct signal to admissions.
GT CS requires Calculus I freshman year. Taking AP Calc in 10th grade demonstrates exceptional math readiness and gives you college credit.
Preferred for engineering-track CS students at GT. Shows scientific rigor alongside your CS focus.
Data and probability are core to CS. AP Stats also complements AP CS and shows breadth in your quantitative coursework.
One of the most respected extracurriculars for GT CS applicants. Join as a sophomore, pursue a leadership role by junior year.
Enter USACO (USA Computing Olympiad) contests. Even a Bronze medal is meaningful on a GT application.
Attend 1–2 hackathons per year (MLH circuit). Build projects you can list on your application and link in your portfolio.
Apply to GT's EXCEL or GIFTS programs for rising 10th–11th graders. Attending GT's own summer program is a powerful signal of fit and interest.
Target local tech company internships or university research programs (REUs). Even an unpaid summer project at a startup is valuable.
Build and maintain public coding projects on GitHub. GT admissions officers actively look for student portfolios. Aim for 3+ projects by application time.