<p>Just like many others on this forum, I'm in the final stages of solidifying my college list. </p>
<p>But my biggest problem right now is that I'm having trouble picking an Early Action school--I'm stuck between Yale and the Walsh School at Georgetown. On paper, I'm good enough for both: 35 ACT, 2310 SAT I, combined 2290 for SAT II's, 3.97 GPA UW, and plenty of awards and demonstrated leadership.</p>
<p>As for prospective major, I'd like to do something with int'l relations or economics, which both schools are strong in. In terms of most other factors (campus, social life), I like the schools equally well.</p>
<p>Can you guys help me pick one school over another? Would there be a benefit, admissions-wise, to applying to one of the schools over the other (for example, do a higher % of people get into the Walsh School early action than regular action, and same with Yale). </p>
<p>If you apply to Georgetown, you can apply to other schools EA, too - that's the reason I'm doing it. I plan to apply EA to Gtown and two other schools (a match and a safety).</p>
<p>If you really are strongly interested in International work, then Walsh would seem the way to go.</p>
<p>This is total BS. In terms of jobs and graduate school, the leg up goes to Yale in both. Sure Georgetown's SFS is a great program, but many students there would go to Yale over SFS if they had the chance.</p>
<p>Give me a break. APPLY TO YALE!!! Do not listen to any dumb advice. The EA advantage at Georgetown is not as significant as at Yale and you have the stats for Yale. If you don't get in to Yale you can always apply to Georgetown RD. The international studies program at Yale is great and it has a stronger Economics department. The opportunities that Yale provides are nowhere near Georgetown -- even SFS.</p>
<p>If you really think you are qualified for both then do G-town EA so you can apply to some others early. Its definitely nice to go comfortably into RD with some acceptances under your belt. Plus, if you are competitive enough for EA, you will be just as likely to get in RD in my opinion for Yale.</p>
<p>Georgetown hands down. You have a MUCH better chance on getting admitted. Yale is the most selective in the country and also one of the most quirky.</p>
<p>They are obviously both great schools. I have no clue as which is the best "game" to play EA. However, the main difference between the schools is that, in theory, at Georgetown you can be doing internships during the school year, and hence likely setting yourself up for better summer internships/work as well. If that isn't part of your plan, however, it likely doesn't make much difference.</p>
<p>@ davida: No one is saying he shouldn't apply to Yale - IMO he should - but rather where he should apply early. Personally, I think applying EA to Georgetown is a better choice because it's not single-choice, and you can get a couple of acceptances in-hand early. EA is not a significant boost in terms of "gaming" the system, if he would get into Yale SCEA he'd probably get in RD, too.</p>
<p>honestly it makes more sense for you to do ea to Yale. You have a good short (as good as anyone with your stats) and its a better school. DO Georgetown RD you will get accepted. Just to let you know SFS is very restricting, you better be absolutely sure you want to do IR for not only college, but your career. Yale you have every possible option after graduating, I am not so sure about that for SFS</p>
<p>I would agree with the sentiments of many of the above posters.</p>
<p>Georgetown EA.
If and when you are admitted, you can then apply to Yale RD.
If you are qualified to attend Yale, it is irrelevant when you choose to apply.
This is a matter of security.</p>
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In terms of jobs and graduate school, the leg up goes to Yale in both... many students there would go to Yale over SFS if they had the chance... The opportunities that Yale provides are nowhere near Georgetown -- even SFS.
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<p>Unsubstantiated generalizations, all of them.</p>
<p>If you <em>really</em> want to go to Yale, apply SCEA to maximize your chances (around 19% vs 5 or 6% RD, IIRC). Give it the full court press: send a couple of extra recommendations from non-academic aspects of your life such as your major ECs, if you can get good ones from people who have a meaningful relationship with you. Pay no attention to the BS about only wanting to see two. Every kid I know who has gotten in to Yale sent extras. (Actually, you should do that for all schools.) Apply to Georgetown RD.</p>
<p>If you REALLY want to go to Georgetown, and have only a mild interest in Yale, then apply to Gtown EA and Yale RD. </p>
<p>Kid with stats literally exactly like yours plus awards and ECs are often denied at Yale and can be rejected from Gtown also. So Gtown EA plus a couple of other EAs increases your chances in general.</p>