429241 news 1438177334 1475896755 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 1^st 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

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