Chance Me for George Washington U., American University, USC

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<p>Hello I am a second semester freshman at Irvine Valley College - a community college in California. I am applying to transfer for the Fall 2013 semester. If it matters, it has the second highest transfer rate in the state. I am applying to George Washington University, American University, Catholic University of America, University of Southern California and George Mason University. If anyone could offer comments on my chances to get into these schools it would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>Stats College
-Cumulative College GPA: Current 4.0 (Might be a 3.9 at the end of the semester)
-16 credits earned (16 currently enrolled)
-My essays were checked, double checked and written with great care over the period of a month
-3 very strong letters of recommendation from close professors
-Dean's List
-Phi Theta Kappa
-Golden State Merit Diploma
-AP Scholar with Distinction</p>

<p>Stats High School (Since I have less than current 30 credits)
-3.0 unweighted (3.1 weighted) GPA (Got 1 D in Honors English sophomore year :( )
-AP's: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics B, United States Government</p>

<p>E.C.'s
-Model United Nations (Club and Class; both semesters; elected club treasurer; highest ranked community college team on BestDelegate.com(?); Outstanding delegation NMUN DC, NY)
-Political Science Club
-Republican Party of O.C. (180 hour internship; volunteer; precinct walking; for Romney Campaign)
-Eagle Scout (elected Senior Patrol Leader; Junior Assistant Scout Master)
-Camp Counselor (taught small boat sailing to underprivalledged children through a charitable organization)
-IVC Global Policy Forum Presenter (2 times; Topics: Nietzsche and Religion, Militarization of Outer Space)
-Captains Corp. (Huntington Beach Junior Lifeguards Highest Rank)
-JV/Varsity Swim Team </p>

<p>Other factors
-Asian (Japanese)
-Family Income over $150,000 per year (no financial aid needed*)
*My mother works at USC
-Both parents are college graduates
-For GWU: Applying to the Elliot School of I.A. for Middle Eastern Studies because I want to eventually study abroad in the Middle East.</p>

<p>Thank you in advance!</p>

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<p>I believe it is best to do junior-level transfers to the aforementionned schools…</p>

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<p>Perhaps, but I did get a chance to talk to the admissions advisers in person. They didn’t seem to be too against my number of credits. Based upon my stats though, what would you say my prospects are?</p>