Distance Calculus Program Overview

Minimum Requirements vs. Competitive Admission

Minimum Requirements:

3.5 overall GPA (GT recalculated scale)

3.5 math GPA (GT recalculated scale)

600+ on the SAT math section

4+ on AP Calculus AB exam or 3+ on AP Calculus BC exam

Admitted Averages for Fall 2012 Class:

GPA: 4.1 (Overall and Math-only)

SAT: 2192

92% took AP Calculus BC exam.

Average Score: 4.9

AB Average Score: 5

Timeline for Admission Process

May 15: Application Opens$65 fee or fee waiver

Need to upload a copy of transcript

June 15: Application DeadlineCounselors no longer need to send transcripts

July 15: Test Score DeadlineAP/SAT/ACT

Students need to request these scores be sent to GT when they register for the exams

July 19: Decision NotificationThrough BuzzPort

Admitted students will receive a packet in the mail

Wait list offers made through Aug. 9

August 2: Intent to Enroll Form Deadline

Admission Process Notes on Testing

In order to ensure that scores arrive at Georgia Tech before the July 15 deadline…

SAT: The latest test date that can be accepted for admission to the Distance Calculus Program is June 1. If a student takes the June 1 SAT, he/she must list Georgia Tech as a recipient school when registering for the test.

ACT: The latest test date that can be accepted for admission to the Distance Calculus Program is April 13. If a student takes the June 8 ACT, it is very unlikely that scores will be available by July 15.  Also, please note that Georgia Tech requires a writing section score. This can come from either the SAT or ACT. If a student chooses to take the ACT without the writing section, they will still need to submit a writing score from either the SAT or a previous ACT test.

AP: Students must list Georgia Tech as a test score recipient on the day of the exam. 

Accel Funding

Starting Fall 2012, Accel only covers tuition (not fees or books)

2012-13 Costs:

$107 + books for Accel recipients

$1,135 + books for non-Accel recipients

2013-14 Costs:

Tuition and fees will be set over the summer (typically June)

Accel can still be adjusted- have to wait to see the amount it will cover

Accel Funding

Process

Student submits online application

HS counselor approves

GT Admission approves

Financial Aid approves and awards funding to student account

Student can see total remaining cost for semester on account

Deadlines

Fall

Students: submit by August 2

Counselors: submit by August 9

Payment for semester due August 19 at 4pm

Spring

Students: submit by November 22

Counselors: submit by December 6

Payment for semester due January 6 at 4pm (tentative)

Whose job is it?

GT Responsibilities

Answer questions about the program

Admit students to the program and provide list of admits to counties and schools

Submit GT approval for Accel

Register students for program

Provide orientation session and materials

Assist schools with technology

Provide instruction for course

Issue GT transcripts and grades

Maintain GT website (admission.gatech.edu, then “Programs for High Schoolers”)

School Responsibilities

Answer questions about the program

Market program to students and families

Assist students with application process (transcript)

Maintain technology at site

Notify GT of any staff changes (counselor, facilitator, etc.)

Monitor student attendance

Proctor exams and submit assignments to GT

Approve Accel applications

Issue GT grades on high school transcript

Student Responsibilities

Complete application process properly (online application with uploaded transcript, SAT/ACT score, and AP score)

Complete Intent to Enroll Form

Complete Accel application

Attend summer orientation session

Check and respond to e-mails

Notify GT of schedule changes

Purchase textbook for course

Pay remaining balance each term

Provide GT transcript to high school

Meet deadlines

Prospective Student Meeting

Tuesday, April 30, at 7pm

Advertise to eligible students

9th, 10th, and 11th graders in AP Calculus this year

Requirements for serving as a host school:

Building Access

Linking to presentation (via distance learning equipment)

Provide contacts for the night of the program

Presentation will be captured and made available online

DCP 2013-14 Academic Year

August

2 – Intent to Enroll Form Due; Accel Application Due from Students

6 – On-Campus Orientation7 – Students Registered for Fall

Course (MATH 1502)9 – Wait List Closes; Accel

Applications due from HS16 – Test Class19 – Fall Classes begin; Payment Due

November22 – Accel Applications Due (Students)

December1 – Students Who Will NOT

Participate in the Spring Must Notify Ashley Brooks

6 – Accel Applications due (from HS)9 – Students Registered for Spring

Course (MATH 2401)

January6 – 1st Day of Spring Classes

(Tentative); Payment Due

Alternative Options to DCP

DCP is a competitive program – Not all applicants are accepted.

Counselors should help interested students to identify an alternative course in case of denial/wait listing.

A few likely alternatives include:

Dual Enrollment Programs

MOWR , Joint Enrollment, Dual Enrollment

Alternative Curriculum Options

AP Statistics, Multivariable Calculus

Online Programs