<p>@NROTCgrad Wow, thank you so much for all the information! I thought I knew a lot about college admissions already but turns out I was dead wrong haha.</p>
<p>The dilemma is this: my parents are in an illusion that I am supposed to be this perfect, demigod daughter who can do no wrong. Even if they do know something is wrong (which they did), they will refuse to confront reality. So, they refused to take me to any psychologist when I suggested them to, casting off my struggles as part of the “rite of passage” to maturity and just a natural part of teenager angst. I hope I’m not being disrespectful to my parents by saying this. I really, really, truly love them, and they love me. But, nobody’s perfect :)</p>
<p>Thank you for every thing! Although I will still consider Georgetown, I think I will also take a look at easier schools, since with my drop in grades and everything, I might not be able to get into a school I want. But thank you so much!!</p>
<p>alyson1188,
Definitely look at easier schools than Georgetown (definitely an easy task). I recommend taking a look at Tulane University which probably would give you great scholarship money. Also think about Washington University in St. Louis and University of Rochester. Apply to at least four or five schools that you feel confident will accept you (look for schools which have their 25% highest SAT scores are about 2000).</p>
<p>@sonofgod908 Is your friend a recruited athlete or legacy? I know someone who got into Georgetown too with average stats because he came from an entire family of Hoyas.
I just finishing chancing you. Good luck on your college apps! :)</p>
<p>@NROTCgrad Haha my college counselor actually listed Tulane as one of my “Likely” schools, so I’ll definitely take a look at it! Also (I’ve just heard about this): Georgetown requires its applicants to send in their photos. There has been many controversies and discussions amongst students and professionals about this policy, since apparently more students who are physically attractive and fit into the wealthy/affluent/priviledged/preppy/etc. image get accepted. Do you think that may be true? It was just something very interesting I found. I’m from a New England town that is very preppy and WASP-y, so I know a bit about the lifestyle. However, I do not want a school to judge me based on my appearance and not my achievements and experiences. I guess we’ll see what happens.</p>
<p>Wow! I did not know that any colleges still did that. Back when my father went to Kenyon College (before it went coed in 1969) he had to submit a photo. I know this because I have his application package which, believe it or not, Kenyon gave to me when I visited several years ago. Very surprised that any school does this any more. Weird.</p>
<p>Also, two recent things to add on to my original post for this thread:</p>
<p>1) I secured my two teachers’ recommendation letters. They are both from classes I did good in and the teachers know me very well, and I have had them for two years (but for different classes). I hope that will help me to a certain extent.</p>
<p>2) After researching online and talking with my counselor, I have a few more colleges, if you guys can help me:
NYU / NYU Stern
George Washington
American
Colgate
Emory
…And the two super super SUPERDUPER mega high reaches in gazillion years (the “I-know-I’m-never-getting-in-but-hey-a-girl-can-dream” colleges)- Princeton and Penn.
Yeah… I mean, I guess they’re reaches for everyone, but I just want to know if I should even bother applying to either of the two. And please be honest. I don’t care about hurting my feelings, so you shouldn’t care either. If you don’t think I have a chance at any one of the schools I’ve mentioned, just please tell me.</p>
<p>If you want me to chance you back, just leave the link to your post.
Thank you all, and good luck! :)</p>
<p>@NROTCgrad I hope colleges do that to “put a name to a face” rather than judge its prospective students’ physical attractiveness. Kenyon is a small liberal arts college, so maybe it’s because they wanted to know their students better?</p>
<p>But, I know for a fact that admitted Hoyas tend to be very attractive (not only do College Info sites say so, but I’ve also looked at their Facebook groups hahah). If it wasn’t for the strong humanities and the D.C. location, I don’t think I would consider GU now.</p>
<p>Hmmm… Well, I do know two Georgetown grads, both are guys. One is very good looking; tall blond and athletic. The other is not bad looking but cares about his looks and makes a major effort.</p>
<p>@NROTCgrad The photo for Georgetown is optional, not required, but yeah, it’s weird how they still do that.</p>
<p>@alyson1188 Not saying not to apply to West Point, but you have to be medically qualified by DoDMERB, and if you have been treated for depression and/or an eating disorder, you’re most likely going to be a no-go because they have extremely strict standards. It is the military after all. So same goes for ROTC scholarships too. Again though, not saying not to apply, because I’m not DoDMERB, but just letting you know.</p>
<p>You made 50%+ returns on a portfolio two years in a row? Damn, bro. I wouldn’t be very optimistic about West Point, but screw that, your investing is fantastic!</p>
<p>Also, where in the great earth did you get $30,000 as a sophomore? @alyson1188 </p>
<p>@CE527M Thanks for your input. Do you know the general overview of the process of DoDMERB? Like, is it a cumulative test of everything single aspect of medical health (physical, mental, emotional, etc.)?
Also, even though the photo for Georgetown is optional, I heard including a photo would greatly improve one’s chance. Does this hold true?</p>
<p>@NROTCgrad Hahahah perhaps they should help me on my Georgetown app. But yeah, they sound like the guys from my school that got accepted this year.</p>
<p>@HSAnon1997 50% return isn’t that good. A good return would at least be somewhere in the 90%-150% range. But I guess that depends on your definition of “making money”. Additionally, my parents do investing so they helped me a lot in terms of the math, analysis, chartings, etc., and I would also “cheat” because my neighbors involved in finance would tell me what to buy and what not to buy lol.
And yeah, I’m not too sure if investing experience will help me in West Point haha. Perhaps NYU Stern (Or Wharton if I’m super lucky and blessed by god)? Idk.</p>
<p>Technically it’s my mom’s money, but I have to pay her back + the interest.</p>
<p>@sonofgod908 Oh, okay. I’m guessing he’s leaning towards business/economics, so that’s a plus.
In my case, I’ve started one charity club implemented in my district’s high school and middle schools, and one social service club implemented in my county and won the service award thingy. Do you that could help?</p>
<p>To be honest you probably have a low shot to get into Georgetown. Your SAT is far above what is needed but your GPA is bad. Seven APs is good however it’s nothing special for Georgetown. Hopefully you have a good reason for your sudden drop in GPA Sophmore year. Your ECs are really good. But overall Georgetowns just very competitive.</p>
<p>@sd9754 Thank you for your input! I appreciate a pessimistic POV so I know I can work harder.
I did explain the drop in my sophomore grades in one of my previous replies, so I hope GU can understand. My biggest worry is that the admissions officers will see me as unstable and crazy. I mean…I think I’m sane, but the insane often think of themselves as sane. So who knows lol.
I hope I won’t be too heartbroken when Georgetown rejects me, and I’m currently looking at other colleges as well. But you know, it would be pretty nice to get into a dream school. Haha. :)</p>
<p>@alyson1188 You go in for a medical exam, and they check everything out like a check-up, but you also have to fill out a form that asks about your medical history. They ask about everything from broken bones to suicide attempts. They have a long, long list of all sorts of thing that disqualify a person. Sometimes, depending on the issue, a waiver can be requested by the service academy and granted, but from my knowledge of the process, they’re a lot less lenient with things such as eating disorders and depression. </p>
<p>Haven’t heard that about Georgetown, but that makes sense in a way. Sort of how they “strongly recommend” three subject tests.</p>
<p>By looking through your stats, I’d say you have a good chance at getting into both. You are overall a strong candidate with good test scores, good ECs and a decent GPA. Good luck! </p>