Georgia Institute of Technology

Essay prompts (1)

1. why us2026-27300 words

   Applies to: All first-year applicants

   Why do you want to study your chosen major, and why do you want to study that major at Georgia Tech?

   This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: Georgia Institute of Technology has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.

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Georgia Tech Admission states: "AI tools can be powerful and valuable in the application process when used thoughtfully. We believe there is a place for them in helping you generate ideas, but your ultimate submission should be your own." The guidance frames AI as acceptable for brainstorming, editing, and refining ideas, and warns applicants not to copy content they did not create directly into their application.

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