<p>I am in the process of applying, but I want to know how strong of a chance I have of being accepted. </p>
<p>A brief synopsis of story. I graduated high school in three years, so I ended up graduating in 2009. I was in the top 5% of my graduating class, I had a 4.78 GPA, and I played varsity soccer. After I graduated, I chose to move to Colombia to play soccer. During my travels and free time, I learned how to play guitar, and how to draw realistic faces. I was there for nearly two years before I decided I wanted to go to college.</p>
<p>I moved back to the United States to prepare everything. I took my SAT and scored a 1390/2030. For my SAT subject tests, a got a 670 on math Biology E and Math 1 (I don't know how good these scores are, help!) Meanwhile I wait to attend college, I've performed a couple shows with some local bands, I'm a tutor for children, and prepare for my future studies.</p>
<p>Is there anything I can do to make my application be or at least appear stronger? Any help is more than welcomed!</p>
<p>Just apply as you have nothing to lose but the application fee and time.You could even get a waiver for the application fee as well. Just go through carefully what you want to include in your essay. I believe it is one of the most important for GS.</p>
<p>Your scores are not excellent, but like silverrock said, you have nothing to lose. Make sure your grades are decent and you write a very good essay</p>
<p>Your SAT scores are fine. Are others reading your score as a 1390 out of 2400 perhaps?</p>
<p>I assume you went to go play soccer professionally, yes? If so, I would focus your essay on that. On what you learned, the people you met, the possible hardships you faced. You could roll that into how you feel that you are now more ready and hungry to learn after that unique experience. For any essay, remember don’t talk about anything else in your ‘packet’, such as your HS record or test scores. They can see that clearly, so just speak about what makes you stand out and why GS is right for you.</p>
<p>Presumably too late for heyman, but for others…</p>
<p>The GS admissions folks I talked to said the number 1 piece of advice for an essay was “Answer all our questions.” So I would say if there’s some aspect of your high school transcript that raises concerns, DO address them in your essay (or supplemental essay). Treat it as a holistic opportunity to discuss your assets and why you’re a strong candidate for GS. That includes acknowledging the problems in your past, and how you’ve addressed them.</p>