At FASET each summer, our incoming students complete an Institute survey. The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) allows us to learn about our freshmen. Last summer here’s what our first-year student told us about themselves:

• 96% had an A average grade in high school
• 76% graduated from a public high school
• Nearly half (48%) said that Georgia Tech was their 1st choice
• 47% intend to earn a Master’s; 27% a Ph.D.
• The vast majority (85%) frequently/occasionally felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
• 43% frequently/occasionally felt depressed
• Nearly half (48%) frequently/occasionally fell asleep in class
• 47% of their Fathers; 36% of their Mothers earned Graduate degrees
• In deciding to go to college, almost all (99%) said it was very important/somewhat important to get a better job
• When compared to peers their own age
• 95% rated themselves at being in the highest 10%/above average with respect to academic ability
• 74% rated themselves at being in the highest 10%/above average with respect to self-confidence (intellectual); 39% in self-confidence (social)
• Less than half (42%) rated themselves at being in the highest 10%/above average with respect to their public speaking ability
• Less than half (49%) said their ability to manage their time was a major strength/somewhat strong
• Very important/somewhat important reasons to them in deciding to come to Georgia Tech
• 63% parents
• 100% GT’s very good academic reputation
• 72% the cost of attending GT
• 34% wanted to live near home
• 83% GT’s graduates gain admission to top graduate/professional schools
• 98% GT’s graduates get good jobs
• 86% GT’s rankings in national magazines