Peach State College Tour - Registration Now Open

 Join Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia this fall (August 16-September 20) for the Peach State Tour!

The Peach State Tour will be offered in a hybrid format: students will have the opportunity to attend information sessions both in-person and virtually.

This is your chance to learn more about our admission processes and university offerings. Our admissions staff members are excited to connect with you!

Find out more information about locations, dates and registration below.

 In-Person Sessions

Macon – Tuesday, August 30:  6:00-8:00 p.m.

Virtual Sessions

​​​Wednesday, August 17:  6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 24:  6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 31:  6:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Registration Link  👈

 

Ask The Experts: Advice from College Admissions Directors

Applerouth is hosting “Ask The Experts: Advice from College Admissions Directors” on March 29 at 8PM. The panel includes

Admissions Directors from Georgia Tech, Cornell University, and The George Washington University. This free online event will include topics such as:

§ Testing: What does “test optional” really mean? 

§ Classes & Grades: How do honors, AP, IB, and dual enrollment classes factor into the process? 

§ Essays: What are colleges looking for in students' essays?

§ Extracurriculars: How should students use their time outside of school? 

§ College Visits: With some colleges opening up to campus visitors, is it better to visit in person or remotely?

Register online: https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=488951

Or go to applerouth.com/events and use event code: M488951

Georgia Tech Computer Science Course - Deadline is October 25th

 

Georgia Tech’s Spring 2022 dual enrollment admission application is now open for Distance Computer Science. We invite students who have an interest in computer science to apply for this one-semester program. The application deadline is Monday, October 25. Application Requirements This application is only for students who have not previously applied for dual enrollment at Georgia Tech for the 2021-22 academic year. Some students have already applied and been admitted to Distance Computer Science for the spring semester. They do not need to reapply. Any student currently taking Distance Math can request to add Distance Computer Science to their spring registration by contacting Laura Simmons. Students must complete the online dual enrollment application and submit their high school transcript and SAT/ACT results. Course Basics Georgia Tech's CS 1301: Introduction to Computing course is targeted at incoming computer science students, but is commonly taken by industrial engineering, business, liberal arts, and science majors.  This course covers the basics of computer science in the Python programming language. Students with a score of 4 or 5 on AP Computer Science A can earn credit for this course. Instruction and evaluation (including exams) are fully delivered online.   Distance Participation Requirements Each participating student must have access to a computer with a web camera, reliable internet access, a web browser, and quiet space. School Requirements School must support student’s application and participation in the program. Counselors will need to complete funding applications for Georgia’s Dual Enrollment Program at GAFutures.org. For more information, please visit our Distance Computer Science page. Feel free to contact me if you have questions I can help answer.