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Admission & Application Survey |
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The admissions process is in the process of being reworked, so people
entering for the class of 2007 (starting fall 2005) may have a different
experience.
I was living abroad when I applied. I knew I was going to apply to b-
schools, so I visited schools before I left the US. Some schools didn't
want me to interview or even visit if I wouldn't be applying for more
than a year. GA Tech wasn't like that. The students working in the
graduate office were helpful and returned phone calls and emails. I
requested to sit in on a finance class, they told me what days and times
it was offered, and I got to see a finacne class when I went. I
interviewed over the phone. Since I lived in Japan at the time, the
admissions office employees were very accomodating to finding a time
that wasn't too early for them or too late for me.
The key trait sought is how a prospective student would fit in with the
rest of hte student body. The class is small, about 100 per year, so
there is a famiy feeling here. Everyone knows everyone else.
Prospectives need to demonstrate enthusiasm and leadership. This isn't
lip service. Because the number of students in each class is small, a
majority of the students take on running clubs, volunteer groups, etc.
People who want to sit back and not take initiative should not apply.
There are only two required essays. Many people worry about the second
essay, one that rarely changes: "If you could have a dinner party and
invite 3 peopel, living or dead, who would they be and why?" People who
force an answer by listing famous business people don't get extra
points. Honestly answer. Anything from sprots stars to one's ancestors
is acceptable. It is the "WHY" in the question that is important.
One should apply by the second deadline, usually in January to get the
Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA). With this, tuition is waived in
exchange for 14 hours of work per week at the school. About 30 students
per class get it, often based on GMAT and prior leadership experience.
This is a great opportunity for out-of-state students to go to school
rather cheaply at an excellent program.
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Georgia Institute of Technology Admission & Application Surveys
