Accelerated BA/JD

Colleges and Universities A-Z George Washington University
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<p>Hey guys, I'm not at all familiar with admissions into the accelerated BA/JD program, so I'd like to know my chances. I'll just give a general summary of my stats.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9 unweighted, 4.7 weighted, most rigorous courseload available, including university courses</p>

<p>SAT: 800 math, 720 critical reading, 720 writing, 10 essay --> 2240
ACT: 36 english, 36 science, 34 math, 33 reading, 12 essay --> 35
SAT II: 800 math II, 800 bio, 780 chem</p>

<p>Lots of leadership positions --> President of 4 clubs (including Debate and JSA), other officer of 3 clubs (including MUN and Amnesty International), founded 2 clubs</p>

<p>Pertinent Honors:
-Named 1st place Top Attorney and 6th place team in a Moot Court tournament on Constitutional Law with ~50 teams
-Best Speaker award in a debate conference, good records, 1st place school team
-lots of other stuff, especially in debate, science, and math</p>

<p>Recs:
Somewhat generic but very positive rec from my AP Calc teacher
Strong, personal rec from my AP Lang teacher; about applying rhetoric to speech/debate
Detailed rec from a summer program teacher about my interest in public policy and how playing a state senator in a class project reflects where I may be in 20 years... or something like that</p>

<p>What do you guys think? Or do you need more info?</p>

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<p>I think you look like a strong candidate. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I would say you look like a great candidate as well.. just a note though, when we visited the admissions office (and a currrent BA/JD student) both said that each year they accept anywhere from 2-6 people in the freshman class into the program. So realistically its very difficult, but you seem to be in a really competative position so good luck!</p>

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<p>Haha I did some more research and they accept at most 15 people out of just over 100 applicants, with fewer than 10 enrolling. I didn't realize the program was so small!</p>

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<p>Yeah, neither did I until I talked with the girll. I was kind of surprised actually, but I guess in coordination with the other accelerated programs they offer it makes sense.</p>