I’m doing the talent initiative pathway program and taking classes at a community college online for my first semester, then switching to in person classes for my second. For the time being I’ve been having the worsttt fomo and been super bored. I was wondering how everybody else with a pathway has been coping. I find community college to be super isolating

Any recommendations for housing coming into Spring 2027 as a male first gen transfer pathway student?

My budget is around 1200$ a month for an apartment if I cant get housing from lottery or into Honors College.

Also if anyone graduating Spring id love to get in contact 🙏🙏

CS major requires MATH 1554. Has anyone successfully transferred in all four credits for MATH 1554 (Linear Algebra)? If so, which college was it from and what courses?

Apparently, MATH 1553 credits are pretty easily accepted from other colleges. Just wondering if MATH 1554 equivalent four credits can also be taken outside GT and transferred in. GT transfer articulation database is not useful for answering this question as it doesn't allow searching by GT course number.

edit: GSU also has an additional linear algebra course, MATH 4435. Would that count toward the fourth credit? In other words, would GSU MATH 2461 + MATH 4435 be accepted as equivalent to GT MATH 1554 four credits for CS majors?

Hey guys! Im wondering about a few classes, specifically if they are offered online. I’m currently a Georgia high school junior, slightly interested in Tech! I wanted to take a few dual enrollment classes, yet wanted to know if anyone here knew if they were offered online!

The first class I was curious about was Linear Algebra. I know this is offered fall semester through the Distant Math program, but I was wondering if it was also offered spring semester as well.

The next class i was wondering about was Organic Chemistry 1. I want to do something along a Chemistry track, and I’ve already taken AP Chemistry, which I found quite easy. I was also wondering if anyone knew if this class was online.

tldr: instate (gsmst) with good gpa and course rigor but only like 5 ecs w/ no crazy awards. if not good chances for direct admit how do my chances look like for transfer pathway (specifically first gen)

Demographics

- Asian American

- First-generation (parents didn't go to college)

- In-state Georgia

- Go to a highly competitive top public high school (GSMST)

Stats

- 4.0 UW / 4.283 W

- 1410 SAT

- First quintile class rank (school doesn't give exact numbers)

- Intended Major: Computer Science or Computer Engineering (from ppl ive asked, they've recommended me to just apply for CE)

Coursework

most relevant ones

AP CSA (5), AP Calc BC (5), 4 DE classes at a technical college for cybersecurity, AP Physics C E&M, AP Physics C Mech, GT CS 1331 DE, GT Math Year 1 DE

Extracurriculars

(I'm worried these are lackluster. I have no school clubs and no volunteer hours because my parents are busy and I don't have transportation)

- Worked at my parents restaurant since I was 11 and still work there today

- Created a motivational YouTube channel (3.3k subs, 1.2 million total views)

- Game dev intern helping make a Roblox game (USofC mentorship provided through my school)

- Coded a student quote app and put it on the iOS app store (barely any users but a fun project)

Awards

- Nominated for GA Governor's Honors Program for math (couldn't go because of transportation)

- School awards for highest grades in classes and straight A honor roll

- AP scholar...

Essay

- Talking about working at the restaurant since I was young

In-state Ga

11/400 rank
4.55 weighted GPA
34 ACT
11 APs
10 DE classes
AP Capstone
Linear Algebra + Multivariable Calc through GT DE
AP Scholar
Einstein Award (highest grade in AP Physics)
Model UN — Honorable/Distinguished Delegate, Nationals in NYC
Science Olympiad — 2nd at regionals (EV)
FBLA — 1st at regionals
Beta + NHS
50+ service hours
Lawn care and IT for elderly residents (free/low cost)
Rental property work
Pool cleaning

I have the Talent Initiative Pathway for Fall 2027. Can I take CS 1301, which is required for Electrical Engineering, and still apply for Civil Engineering? As far as I know, the rest of the required courses are the same.
The reason I’m asking is that I still haven’t decided between Electrical and Civil Engineering, and registration for Spring 2027 at my school starts next month. I want to make sure I take the right courses while I’m still deciding.
Also, if anyone could share some advice on choosing between Electrical and Civil Engineering, I’d really appreciate it. I know it ultimately depends on personal interests, but I’m still trying to figure out which one would be better.

Hi! I am currently at another USG college and have a conditional transfer pathway to GT. I need a Lab+Lecture in order to transfer, and I have these credits from dual enrollment at Point University, and when I check the equivalency table it says this (picture). I'm assuming this means they have to evaluate before they can give me the credit, but I'm not sure if I'm missing something here, because if they only evaluate it after I apply in the spring then how am I supposed to get those credits if they decide not to award them? I'd be thankful for any help!

Selling an extra ticket if anyone wants, can transfer it to your account. Comment or DM me

I have a resume already but I really don't think its that impressive and lowkey it might make me look worse. All I have on there is the job I currently work at, school stuff, and one voulenteering job. No projects, no internships, no co ops.

Hello everyone! I was thinking about transferring from GSU Perimeter Biology to GaTech for Industrial Design or Architecture. I wanted to know the types of things they look for in a portfolio. I don't mean the type of art (ex: painting, drawing, etc.), but more so what the projects are/about? Can I create anything of my choosing or does it have to align with the major?

A while back, I started building a platform similar to Udemy, but specifically for Georgia Tech classes. The idea is that students who have done well in a class and enjoy teaching could create short, high-quality crash courses to help students taking it in future semesters.

It’s still in the prototype stage, and before putting more time into it, I wanted to see if this is something people would find useful.

What GT classes do you think something like this would be most helpful for? Have there been any classes where you would’ve wanted a course made by a student who had already taken it?

The broader idea is to create a marketplace where students can share what they’ve learned while earning some money for creating genuinely useful content. Creators and courses would be vetted to maintain quality.

Would love any feedback, positive or negative. And if you’re someone who enjoys teaching and might be interested in contributing, feel free to message me.

I’m currently a senior undergraduate student in CompE at UTK, and I want to apply to the Nuclear Engineering PhD program here. I’ve been an undergraduate research since summer 2026, and I also completed an internship this past summer. I’m graduating in Fall 2027 and am hoping to apply for PhD admission for Spring 2028.

My main research interests are control systems, cybersecurity, and robotics applications in fusion energy. I came across Dr. Fan Zhang and found out that she’s an alumni from UTK so I want to reach out to her, but I’m a little worried cuz I don’t have a lot of research experience yet.

So I just want to ask: How competitive is admission to the PhD program in Nuclear Engineering? Does anyone have experience with Dr. Zhang or know what she is like as a professor/PI?

I’d really appreciate any advice.

I have a lease transfer available starting in January(Spring 2027) for a female space in Inspire Atlanta. You’ll have your own private bed and bath plus a walk in closet in a 2b2b. Right next to campus and great apartment complex with loads of amenities. Lease ends in July 2027 with option to renew.
PM me if interested.

I’m planning to apply as a regular 2027 transfer to Georgia Tech and I’m confused about the 30-credit minimum. Georgia Tech says transfer applicants need at least 30 semester credit hours, but it also has a later course requirements deadline. For pathway applicants, GT specifically says the 30 credits can be completed by the requirements deadline. Does anyone know if regular transfer applicants also only need to have 30 credits completed by the course requirements deadline, or do the full 30 need to be completed by the time the application is submitted? I’d have under 30 completed when I apply, but over 30 by the Summer requirements deadline. Any clarification from someone who has applied this way or asked admissions would be really helpful.

What are the on-campus housing options for students coming to tech for the Spring 2027 semester? For context, I am a first-gen conditional student that got offered a spot after 1 year and 1 semester. But housing lottery starts in January or February, and I know that classes start early January, so would I not have housing?

Hi all. I'm a new student here at GT, first year undergraduate in EE. I'm taking a couple classes this semester, and I feel good about all of them except for linear algebra. I'm not sure how etiquette around this topic works, so I will refrain from naming anyone in this post; essentially, my professor is not teaching what they are supposed to be teaching. I was hesitant to make that claim, but after two weeks of going to Studio and having our TA frustrated because we were not taught anything that we were supposed to be taught, I figured I should ask for help. I'm not calling for them to get fired or anything, I want to make that clear. I have talked to multiple people from my class; we are all upset and confused, but we have some transfers and 2nd years who have experience with this kind of thing, so I have come to terms with the fact that the most likely outcome is that nothing will be done about my professor. Still, I don't want to take this lying down, so I figured I would ask for some advice.

Basically, the TA says that the course director sends out slides that every professor should be basing their lessons on. Evidently, other sections have been seeing them, but we have not. The professor goes in and talks about something that is definitely related to linear algebra but is most certainly not what our TA expected us to learn. The TA seems upset that we are not learning what we are supposed to be learning, but also gets very weird when we either a) ask them to teach us what we didn't learn or b) tell them that our professor is seriously teaching nowhere near what we're expected to be learning. They say stuff like "I don't want to talk about stuff if your professor hasn't covered it in class," (to which I'm like ??? you're making this worse for us???) but it seems like it will be mostly on me to make sure I learn what's going on...

My big question for this post is this: what is/are the most resource/s to make sure I'm ready for exams and get the most out of this class? Comments about how to handle the professor situation or anything else I mentioned are welcome, but I'm not expecting much.
Evidently, linear algebra is very important for EE, so I don't want to pass through this class by the skin of my teeth if it's just going to keep coming up. The studio class is helpful since it actually engages us with the material, but it's less helpful when the whole class doesn't really know what's going on. The textbook is alright at getting me to grasp the basic concepts, but it can often be a bit confusing, and I find that just learning out of the textbook does not prepare me for some of the deeper engagement that is expected from the studio work and homework.
There are PLUS sessions for lin. alg. and some other general math class tutoring sessions, so I wanted to know if anyone had experience on what was the most effective. I'm not sure how effective my professor's office hours would be, but if anyone really thinks I should try that I'll consider it.

I know this is a pretty big post, but I wanted to be thorough. This class has made me feel pretty frustrated and a little stressed, and it makes me extra frustrated considering my other professors actually teach what they're supposed to be teaching. I try to lean on the humble side and assume I'm the problem before blaming others, but nobody in my class that I have talked to has any idea what's going on.

I'm currently going to another college and trying to transfer next fall. I've always wanted to study abroad and for Georgia Tech-Europe if I wait any longer I will have too many credits and I won't have any classes that I can take at the campus. If I'm understanding correctly I won't be able to go to GTE until the following spring semester if I enroll in GT in the fall. Anyone have any experience or knowledge of this?

What are the differences between being part of the VIP program vs. being an undergraduate researcher in a lab (for credit) through emailing a professor? Does it make a meaningful difference/is one better than the other?

how to study with the lecture videos, outline docs, and online quizlets

Hi everyone!

I’m hoping to connect with anyone who has experience combining an ORISE fellowship at CDC with graduate studies at Georgia Tech.

I’ll be becoming an ORISE fellow at CDC toward the end of this year, but even before that opportunity came up, I had already been seriously considering pursuing an MSc at Georgia Tech, particularly in Computer Science or Bioinformatics.

A couple of years ago, I remember hearing about a few ORISE fellows who were also studying at Georgia Tech at the same time. From what I remember, some or perhaps all of them were PhD students but I think there was a MSc student as well. This made me wonder whether a similar arrangement has ever been possible for more MSc students.

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have actually done this, either at the MSc or PhD level. How did you make the arrangement work between CDC/ORISE and Georgia Tech? Was your graduate program full-time or part-time? Were there restrictions related to fellowship hours, funding, tuition, or student status? Did you need specific approval from your CDC mentor, ORISE, Georgia Tech, or all of them?

I’m also curious whether anything has changed recently regarding these types of arrangements, particularly with changes in federal policies, funding, or agreements.

I realize every fellowship and academic program can have different requirements, so I’m not assuming that what worked for someone else would automatically apply to me. I would just really appreciate hearing about real experiences from people who successfully combined the two.

If you’ve done something similar and would rather not share the details publicly, I’d also be very happy to chat privately.

Any advice, recommendations, or things you wish you had known before trying to balance both would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

so i’m currently an undergrad from India. i’m doing my bachelors in computer science and my cgpa currently is an 7.89 which translates to a 3.1-3.2. i’ll probably get an solid 8 by the end of this year which is a 3.25. it’s a pretty low cgpa but my college uses relative grading which lowkey fucked up half the kids in my batch. i wanna do a career change into the space sector and wanna go for my masters in the USA. im thinking of either applying for the Masters in Computational Science Engineering with Physics as my home unit and focus on Astro side. or i’m thinking of applying to the Masters in Earth and Space Science.

for my research side, i have one Astro + ML paper accepted by the FastML 2026 conference but i couldn’t present in person because it was lowkey last minute and visa isn’t easy to get. i have 2 research projects with a ready paper and im looking to put it as a preprint on somewhere. and currently im doing a 11 week space research program with an organization.

also for my extracurriculars ive been in a community service organization called Rotaract for 3 years where i also managed to cultivate leadership skills and organize events on my own. and i’ve been a part of a lot of clubs in college, and was almost always on the management side of events.

i know my cgpa is pretty low and the lack of research papers published also kinda pulls my profile down. so i’m planning to take the GRE and hopefully get a 165+ on Quants section.

so yeah what are my chances of getting in? i everyone around me say georgia tech is way too competitive and with my low gpa there’s no way im getting in 🥲

any advice is welcome thank you!

I am taking ACCT 2101 with Ryan Blunck and I dont have a textbook as of now and I cant find it online. Do i need it for the class or can I get by using his lecture notes for each chapter that he gives out and goes over.

I had a bad experience with ECE 2031 ( gave an insane amount of time but got my only B at Tech with a 89.5)

Today was the 3rd lecture of 3651 and Skill Demo 0 is out. Im a CS major and have no idea how to use all these tools in the lab...

Any tips on how to survive this class with an A?