Chance a transfer, sending app in soon

Colleges and Universities A-Z George Washington University
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<p>Jewish/Hispanic male Sophomore from the University of Central Florida, first generation college student with 36 credits and a 3.57 gpa (rising trend). I am taking 12 credits in the fall and 15 in the spring. I am going to be applying to Columbian college of arts and sciences. My high school statistics weren't great I started my Junior year with a 2.76 and graduated with a 3.4, shows my ability to bounce back from adversity, but by the end of my spring semester I will of completed 66 credits, which I would imagine would make my high school record irrelevant. I don't have classes like calc or chem because my major doesn't require it and would be irrelevant to my course study. In my essay I talked about how I wanted to transfer so that I could be afforded more research opportunities, take advantage of the great internship opportunities in D.C. which my current university lacks, as well as GW's study abroad program. </p>

<p>Great Recommendation letters and essays (probably the strongest part of my application besides my ecs)</p>

<p>Fall courses:
Composition 2
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure
American History 2</p>

<p>Spring:
Political phycology
Scope and Methods of political Science
Comparative Politics
International Politics </p>

<p>Extracurriculars (high school):</p>

<p>Varsity Swim team captain
2 year varsity lettermen
Most outstanding new swimmer award
Founder of Tiger Care International (helped raise money for children in Uganda)
Best Buddies peer mentor
Red Cross Volunteer
Community pool Lifeguard
Part of school debate team </p>

<p>Extracurriculars (college):</p>

<p>Committee chair of Philanthropy within my fraternity
Coordinator for two autism awareness fundraisers raising over $10,000 last year (will be doing the same this year)
Member of Phi Alpha Delta (pre-law fraternity)
Volunteer (Habitat for Humanity)
Member of College Democrats
Summer internship as a Legal Assistant at a law firm
Inter Fraternal Counsel Judicial board member</p>

<p>If anyone has any suggestions in what I would need to do in order to better my chances of admittance please let me know!</p>

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<p>you have good chances, but the Why GW is the most critical piece of info to the adcom. It has to be personal, something that is unique to you. good luck</p>

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<p>I agree with Multi- Make sure your essay is GW specific, not just DC specific. good luck.</p>

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<p>I am in the process of writing the essay now. I have talked about the universities nationally ranked political science program that has faculty that allow for a very well rounded education that also allows for great experiences. I am briefly mentioning the location of the school but how GWU is different than any other university in the D.C. area due to the universities mission etc. etc. </p>

<p>Any feed back</p>

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<p>still not personal enough, talk about something that you “felt” not just an objective view about the program. Have you had the chance to visit?</p>

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<p>I visited the school during christmas time but it wasn’t an official visit. Should I talk about how I felt when being around the campus? I appreciate your help.</p>

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<p>yes, that is what I am talking about, you should make it your own, otherwise it looks cookiecutter. Good luck</p>