<p>I was able to preview some of the EA statistics, so I thought I share with you guys. Largest EA pool and lowest acceptance rate in school history. Here are the headline numbers:</p>
<p>Total Apps: 6,850
Accepted: 880 (13%)</p>
<p>School breakdown
COL Apps: 3,737
Accepted: 436 (12%)</p>
<p>SFS Apps: 1,362
Accepted: 218 (16%)</p>
<p>MSB Apps: 1,215
Accepted: 154 (13%)</p>
<p>NHS Apps: 536
Accepted: 72 (13%)</p>
<p>Wow. I got into the college. I can’t believe it was that low of an acceptance rate. Do you know whether the RD pool usually stays at that rate?</p>
<p>SFS, lol. -Secretly happy for applying to the easiest school to get into-</p>
<p>However, I’ll still walk around saying 13% xD</p>
<p>Yes RD is generally comparable to EA in terms of acceptance rate, may be a 1%-1.5% easier on a consolidated basis. So I wouldn’t be shocked given that EA is 13% for RD to be 14-14.5% and overall admissions cycle experience to be in the 14% range.</p>
<p>Don’t be fooled by SFS stats. The SFS is not only the most rigorous school at Georgetown, but one of the most rigorous and respected and programs in the world for foreign studies. Most who apply understand and do their best to meet the expectations that that reputation entails, thereby yielding a higher acceptance rate. It is the general trend that those who are less sure about a field of study apply to the College to have the most options available; these are often the same people who are applying to many other schools and putting less effort into each individual application, which yields a lower acceptance rate.</p>
<p>What percentage of EA deferred applicants get in RD??</p>
<p>@qcassidy, I don’t think that’s how it works at all. The University accepts those who fit into that school. They are all pretty equally hard to get into. I doubt there is a specific reason that SFS had higher acceptance rates this year: it just happend to be that way.
@carbs2, I believe about 10% of deferred applicants are accepted RD. That’s what I heard.</p>
<p>So an even lower chance?? Well, not really of you take our chances EA into account…</p>
<p>Not really. I mean, you have to remember there are (sorry to say) weak applicants that are also deferred, even though the university would normally reject them. I don’t know how much it changes the numbers but if you’re competitive in EA you will likely be just as competitive (i.e. same chances) in RD.</p>
<p>Hey guys, thinking about applying (as a reach) to Georgetown SFS EA in the fall, could you tell me what my chances are looking like?</p>
<p>*Taking SAT in May, SAT IIs in June, ACT in May</p>
<p>I come from a small charter school known for its prestige and focus on critical thinking. My class ranks #1 in the state in accordance to our statewide standardized testing. My school is primarily based upon the ideas of project based learning, and I have been completing 20 page math write ups, culminating research syntheses, and college level lab reports since I was in 7th grade. Because of it’s charter, my school does not deliver the typical grades, rather, we are assessed on proficiency and ‘meeting standards’ (different letters, no average). </p>
<p>School:
*Qualified for academic achievement award
*Ranked within the top 25% of students in my district- free instate college tuition
*Take additional courses online (Honors/AP Astronomy)</p>
<p>ECs:
*Prom Committee (weekly meetings)
*Peer mentor (bi-weekly mentor children ages 11-13)
*Graduate of 10 year intensive Lithuanian school program (fluent in lithuanian)
*Lithuanian folk dancer (8 years)
*Lithuanian scout (approaching ‘eagle scout’ ranking)
*Competitive club swimmer (5 years)
*Varsity track and field (5 years)
*Complete 2 hours weekly service for my principal (60+ a year)
*Lifeguard</p>
<p>I am also in the process of completing an independent research project which I hope to have finished by August and possibly publish my findings by October 2013.</p>
<p>Without test scores or a GPA it is absolutely ridiculous to ask that question. What if you get a 1200 (3 sections) and have a 45 average? Regardless of of your pretty ECs, you won’t get in.</p>
<p>Candid appraisal time! SFS said maybe later. </p>
<p>After opening the letter containing the bad news I went through several stages of grief. First, a burst of brief sadness followed by the overwhelming fact that there is nothing I can do to change this situation (i.e. finality). I finally understood Modernist Literature for a few seconds. Then sadness again, then disappointment.</p>
<p>Stats:
ACT: 31C (33E, 30M, 35R, 29S).
SATII: 710 MATH I, 660 US/LIT.
APs: Lang, US, CompSci AB all 5s.
GPA: (perhaps my app was shredded after the sight of this) 3.678U, 3.864W (but weighted seems pretty useless to me…).
All honors classes, but freshman year was an extended ride on the struggle shuttle (more like an RV, though, because I seemingly lived on this struggle vehicle). 3.5 freshman, 3.7, sophomore, 3.8junior…senior???
Not to mention my SAT is all over the place (fairly bad, actually. We’re talking 580 one sitting to 720 the next for who knows why). I’m just an ACT guy! </p>
<p>I am not shocked by the deferral, but it is saddening. Although my high school really pushed me in the beginning, I’ve learned more in these (almost) 4 years than I have at any time in my life–and I’ve loved it! And it just is a testament to how formative college is going to be for me (especially since I know how to adjust more quickly). This is why it is somewhat paramount to me that I attend such a great university, where I can fully indulge in learning and its associated challenges. </p>
<p>But GU is a top tier school, and I don’t exactly have stats to match. Not to mention, I had to start in Spanish I freshman year while my peers are zooming through Spanish VI (SFS focusses on success in modern languages). </p>
<p>We’ll see I guess…we’ll see…</p>
<p>One thing is for sure, I’ll still hold on to my passion for international relations and other hobbies for which I pursue ardently! </p>
<p>G’luck everyone. It feels good to say all of this…</p>
<p>Hey,
Im new to this whole college admissions process. I am a sophmore, and gerogetown is my dream school. What do I need to do to get in, like what will help. On the sat what is the score I need? What should my average be? Subject tests? Guys can you help, thanks.</p>