My Trajectory

By: Cadet First Lieutenant Elena Chamberland

Future me

I am..

A Daughter

An Athlete

A Traveler

An Adventurer

A Scholar

What I Value:

•Family•Life•Morals•School and academics•Friends•Sports

Colleges I would like to attend

Georgia Tech

US Naval Academy

Florida Tech

Admission Contacts

Office of Undergraduate Admission

Mailing: Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, Georgia 30332-0320Phone: 404.894.4154Fax: 404.894.9511Email: admission@gatech.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the deadline to apply to Georgia Tech?

• Do I ever apply directly to the Scheller College of Business?

• Which AP scores are accepted by Georgia Tech?

• Why should I go to a business school at Georgia Tech?

• What is it like being on an urban campus?

Implications of the Engineering Field

• Viability for the future:Engineers are one of the most needed jobs and can work in many different fields.

• Employment opportunities:Any job requiring any engineering. One of the most fudnimental fields.

• Financial cost for education:One of the 10 highest paying college majors.

• Salary:• Bachelors Degree: $46,976 - $86,500 • Masters Degree: $60,043 - $108,050 • Doctorate Degree: $62,400- $104,456

• Contingency Plan:Joining the service to help pay for college and continue to getting a engineering degree.

Financial Considerations

UniversityOf Florida(In state)

GeorgiaTech(Out state)

Florida Tech(Private)

US Naval Academy(Service a.)

Tuition $6,313A year

$28,306A year

$36,020A year

$0A year

Comparisons between the tuitions of an In state, Out of state, Private college, Service academy.

TimelineJunior Year

• Fall ( September-November)• Register for PSAT• Explore colleges and research college cost.• Involve yourself in extracurricular activities.

• Winter (December- February)• Study hard ( regular classes and ACT/SAT)• Search for scholarships• Refine your choices for college by comparing and

contrasting.

• Spring ( March- May)• Take the SAT/ACT• Ask teachers for letters of recommendation (beat

everyone else to it)• Contact colleges for visits and interviews• Construct a strong senior schedule• Ace AP test in May

• Summer (June- August)• Summer jobs to help pay for college.• Start preparing your college application essays• Develop a financial aid plan.• Visit colleges.

Senior Year• Fall (September-November)

• Finalize your college list• Consider options for early action• Last chance to take SAT/ACT• Fill out college applications• Make an appointment with your guidance counselor and go

over everything needed for college.• Start college application essays

• Winter (December- February)• Schedule college interviews• Continue to hunt for scholarships

• Spring (March-May)• Make your final decision from college responses.• Verify your financial aid.• Send final transcripts• Cross everything off your Graduation checklist

• Summer (June- August)• Start your last ever high school summer job• Attend your colleges summer orientation• Apply for student housing• Prepare for your college course work

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Contingency Plan

• If funding becomes a problem for paying for college, my back up plan is to serve in the National Guard so they will pay for my schooling.