Link to Distance Calculus Program Informational Video for Prospective Students and Parents
Program Description
The Distance Calculus Program allows advanced mathematics students from high schools approved by local districts including Cobb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Hall to complete Georgia Tech Math 1502 and 2401 (Calculus II & III). Upon successful completion of these courses, the student will receive Georgia Tech credit. An official transcript will be available from the Office of the Registrar.
Applicants to the Distance Calculus Program must attend an approved public high school that does not offer equivalent courses and receive approval from the high school counselor to participate in the program. The minimum requirements to be considered for the Distance Calculus Program include:
- Minimum score of 4 or better on AP Calculus AB exam or score of 3 or better on AP Calculus BC exam
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.5 on Georgia Tech’s recalculated scale*
- Minimum math GPA of 3.5 on Georgia Tech’s recalculated scale*
- Minimum score of 600 on the SAT I math section
*Georgia Tech recalculates GPA using a standard 4.0 scale. Only grades from core classes (math, english, science, social science, and foreign language) and all AP, IB, and college level classes are included in the GPA calculation. For students taking AP, IB, or college level classes, we award an additional half point (0.5) for each course grade.
The competitive SAT combined score range for the Distance Calculus program is 1850-2000.
Admission to the Distance Calculus Program is based on a competitive review process. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements listed above does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants to the program will be evaluated according to a holistic review process, and we will consider a student’s overall mathematics performance when making our admission decisions.
Admission to this program is separate from admission to Georgia Tech as a freshman. Students interested in enrolling at Georgia Tech as undergraduate students will be required to complete a Freshman Admission application and application fee to be considered for undergraduate freshman admission.
Tuition and Fees
Students offered admission to this program will be directed to submit an Accel application online. For students who qualify, the Accel Program will pay tuition and appropriate fees. Visit www.gacollege411.org for Georgia Student Finance Commission Accel program information and application.
For more information on the estimated cost of attendance for the Distance Calculus program for 2011-2012, please visit www.admission.gatech.edu/dcpcosts.
The application deadline for the Distance Calculus Program is May 1. The Distance Calculus application will be available online beginning March 1.
Students are required to submit a copy of their high school transcript by June 15 in order to be considered for the program. SAT/ACT and AP/IB exam scores must be sent to Georgia Tech by July 15 to be eligible for admission.
Students who do not submit application materials by the deadlines stated above will not be considered for admission to the program.
The Committee for Undergraduate Admission will evaluate all applications and make admission decisions in July once official AP and SAT/ACT test scores have been received. After decisions have been made, students will be contacted about registration, Accel information and financial aid, course schedule and classroom site information. Admitted students are required to attend a program orientation in August prior to enrolling in the fall course.
Application Checklist
- Submit your Georgia Tech Distance Calculus Program application and application fee online by the May 1 deadline.
- A copy of your official high school transcript is required for admission to the program. Georgia Tech will request your transcript from your high school counselor once they receive your online application. At this time, no action is required by you in regards to receiving your transcript. Transcripts for the Distance Calculus Program will only accepted electronically through the GACollege411 website (www.gacollege411.org). The deadline for us to receive your transcript is June 15.
- Have appropriate AP/IB Examinations and SAT/ACT scores sent from the testing agency directly to Georgia Tech for each time you have taken these tests. (The Georgia Tech SAT school code is 5248, and the ACT code is 0818.) SAT/ACT and AP scores must be on file by July 15 in order to be considered for admission to this program.
Please note that you must list Georgia Tech as a test score recipient on the day of the AP exam to ensure that we receive your scores by the July 15 deadline.
- If you hold a Permanent Residency (PR) card or visa, you will need to submit a copy of this documentation to our office by email at appdocs@admission.gatech.edu. You may also fax this documentation to the attention of the Distance Calculus Coordinator at 404-894-9511.
Georgia Tech strongly values the ideals of honor and integrity and holds students, faculty, and administration to the highest ethical standards. By completing this application, you are indicating your intention to join this community of trust and therefore agree to abide and uphold the Honor Code.
