"Chance Me": Georgetown and Brown

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi! Like most of you, I am stressing about admissions and doubting myself in the college process. My two top reach schools are Georgetown (University) and Brown (University). My guidance counselor would not give me even an estimate of a top school for me. I would appreciate honesty (but not brutal!) Here are my stats (taken from my common app. w/names omitted):</p>

<p>GPA: 4.22 (decreased from bad Bio. grade and was a 4.3; if I maintain my current grades senior year should increase significantly)- I know it is an end of the year calculation, but it would average to a 4.35 (ish) or 4.4</p>

<p>SAT: May: 1720 (sore thumb, I know)</p>

<p>SAT: Oct./Nov. I plan to raise my score significantly (I am also open to suggestions on a score that would be enough)</p>

<p>Classes (I'm am assuming I meet most standard requirements and am just writing AP:
Our school only allows AP classes to be taken Junior and Senior year:
Junior:
-Biology
-Lang. and Comp.
-U.S. History
Senior:
-Gov. and Politics
-Spanish
-Lit. and Comp.</p>

<p>List of Activities and Awards: </p>

<p>Activity 1</p>

<p>Activity type Community Service (Volunteer)
Position/Leadership description and organization name, if applicable Youth Volunteer at Milford Regional Medical Center
Details, honors won, and accomplishments 85+ volunteer hours; Errand runner from Volunteer Office; Hospitality Cart hostess; Medical Records runner; Receptionist (if needed); projects
Participation grade levels 9, 10, 11, 12
Timing of participation During school year, During school break, All year
Hours spent per week4
Weeks spent per year 25
I intend to participate in a similar activity in college.Yes</p>

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<p>Activity 2</p>

<p>Activity type Community Service (Volunteer)
Position/Leadership description and organization name, if applicable Participant in Youth in Philanthropy; Grant Writer
Details, honors won, and accomplishments Grant Writer/Assessor; Community Activist
Participation grade levels 10
Timing of participation During school year, All year
Hours spent per week 5
Weeks spent per year 32
I intend to participate in a similar activity in college.Yes</p>

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<p>Activity 4</p>

<p>Activity type Career Oriented
Position/Leadership description and organization name, if applicable Organize, Mobilize: Leadership for Social Change
Details, honors won, and accomplishments Completed Summer at Brown: activist; protest against Westboro Baptist; participant in two week course; recipient of academic award of achievement
Participation grade levels 11
Timing of participation During school break
Hours spent per week 168
Weeks spent per year 2
I intend to participate in a similar activity in college.Yes</p>

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<p>Activity 5</p>

<p>Activity type Community Service (Volunteer)
Position/Leadership description and organization name, if applicable National Honors Society
Details, honors won, and accomplishments Active Participant in National Honors Society (NHS); Inducted in Ceremony; requested for higher level program
Participation grade levels 11, 12
Timing of participation During school year, During school break, All year
Hours spent per week 5
Weeks spent per year 44
I intend to participate in a similar activity in college.Yes</p>

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<p>Activity 6
Activity type Athletics: JV/Varsity
Activity name Indoor Track
Position/Leadership description and organization name, if applicable Past sprinter; Mile Runner; 1 Mile Runner
Details, honors won, and accomplishments Participant from 7th Grade to Present; 3 JV awards 2 Varsity Letters
Participation grade levels 9, 10, 11, 12
Timing of participation During school year, During school break
Hours spent per week 25
Weeks spent per year 12
I intend to participate in a similar activity in college.Yes</p>

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<p>Activity 7</p>

<p>Activity type Athletics: JV/Varsity
Activity name Tennis
Position/Leadership description and organization name, if applicable Junior Varsity Tennis Player; Spring Tennis
Details, honors won, and accomplishments Junior Varsity Athletic Award
Participation grade levels 9, 10
Timing of participation During school year, During school break
Hours spent per week 20
Weeks spent per year 12
I intend to participate in a similar activity in college.Yes</p>

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<p>Activity 8
Activity type Athletics: JV/Varsity
Activity name Cross-country
Position/Leadership description and organization name, if applicable Cross Country Runner
Details, honors won, and accomplishments First Organized Team since '85; In Support of the passed Larry Olsen; Varsity Letter
Participation grade levels 11
Timing of participation During school year
Hours spent per week 20
Weeks spent per year 12
I intend to participate in a similar activity in college.Yes</p>

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<p>Activity 10
Activity type Computer/Technology
Position/Leadership description and organization name, if applicable Community Media Center Intern
Details, honors won, and accomplishments Intern at Community Media Center; Edited town meetings; transitions; town </p>

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<p>Additional Information Section:</p>

<p>Work:
-I worked at The Charles Cafe in, MA from September of 2012 to January of 2014 (its closing). I have held a job since the beginning of my sophomore year of high school. I worked up to twenty hours a week at this job.
-I work at the Gap in MA and was hired in March of 2014: I work during the school week, vacations, and some holidays. I work up to thirty hours a week and prioritize my job with my school work, extracurriculars, friends, family, sports, and social life.
I would like to mention the clubs I and the pleasure of participating throughout my high school career with their respective descriptions:
-Work study for
-Babysitting children for drama club every Monday</p>

<p>-Common Ground: Common Ground is an acceptance group geared at making everyone feel at home and safe. It is an LBGTQ group.
-SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions): In SADD, we address national issues involving drugs and student safety, as well as issues specific to our school.
-Amnesty International: Amnesty International is based of of the international website regarding human and civil rights around the world.
-Debate Club: In debate club, we voice our opinions on a plethora of current and past hot button topics, from abortion to school lunches.
Additional Volunteering:
-I volunteered at/for:
-The food pantry with my CCD group
-Making sandwiches for the homeless brought to downtown Boston and handed out by the Saint Thomas Church/its members
-Ensembling care packages for teen/impoverished mothers with my CCD group
-Hosting a weekly (Friday) soup and bread dinner before the 5:00 mass; free for churchgoers and prepared by myself and other CCD members in my class
-Taking part in the Annual Beautification Day several times
-The Library Family Fun Day
-Cradles to Crayons in Waltham, MA
- Terpsichore Dance recital
-a 5K run
-Past Sports:
-Softball since 5th grade
-Track since 7th grade
-Cheerleading
-Swimming lessons
Past Honors:
-I am a confirmed Catholic: I made my confirmation at the Saint Apostles Church in, MA
-DARE Award 5th grade; one of five in my class; won for my outstanding understand of the class and essay
-Made the Principal List (all A's) every year in Middle School
-Made the President's Education Award Program: for completing a sport (cheerleading) while performing in the 96th percentile in the state for my grades</p>

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<p>Need SAT score of 2200+ at least…1700s are too low. </p>

<p>Are you applying for PLME? Your medical center experience will help you</p>

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<p>Anyone considering Brown and Georgetown together should probably reassess what is their right fit. They are really very different schools and atmosphere.</p>

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<p>Not with that SAT.</p>

<p>What were your subject test scores?</p>

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<p>I know they are different feels, and I like the for different reasons. They are both excellent schools, and I spent 2 weeks at Brown two summers ago; I know I like it. I am not applying pre-med., but my mom works in the hospital which is another reason why I volunteered there. I am taking the SAT’s next weekend and on Nov. 8th. Thanks for the advice so far everyone! </p>

<p>June 7, 2014
SAT Subject Test
Spanish
660
U.S. History
610</p>

<p>Hypothetically, where would a 2100 put my chances at admission?</p>

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<p>Brown and Georgetown are equally competitive. They are two very different schools of different settings, but their accepted students are with almost identical academic stats. </p>

<p>GU has a higher acceptance rate, because GU is using a non common app , and they require/recommend 3 SAT subject tests, and as a result, less number of applicants. This does not mean GU is easier to get in.</p>

<p>Even as a recuited athelete, most likely, you need to have over 2000 SAT to be in the ball park ( of course, depends on what good you are in your sports.) As a regular applicant, you have to be above 2300 to be in the competive group.</p>

<p>GU, like the Ivies, is a reach for most applicants, so just prepare your best… </p>

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<p>New SAT:</p>

<p>1890: </p>

<p>Writing: 690
CR: 690
Math: 510 (basically the same as before, haha)</p>

<p>Just had my interview today- it was informal and I did not embellish too much/acted normal and it went fine. I know that my SAT is a complete sore thumb, especially considering that they do not take writing into account. I hope they also take into account that I am not considering majoring/minoring in math. Anyway, I’ll keep everyone updated. Everything is so score-based it’s sickening but you never know until you apply.</p>

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<p>Whoever said Georgetown is just as competitive as Brown is delusional…while the GPA and standardized test averages may be equal, the students and Brown have the stats AND other hooks (URM, talent, major obstacle, etc…) that many GU students don’t have. As far as the SAT, I would say you would need at least a 2200 to be have a good shot at GU looking at your other stats. I think Brown is a high reach for you, and GU is less of a reach but is still unlikely unless you raise that SAT. Chance me back please?! <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1703807-chance-me-for-usc-notre-dame-boston-college-duke-georgetown.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1703807-chance-me-for-usc-notre-dame-boston-college-duke-georgetown.html#latest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Do you think my EC’s would be enough/the fact that I work taken into consideration for my low test scores (1890, not 1720, still low, but better)? BTW I chanced you back :)</p>

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<p>I would suggest considering less competitive schools because your scores are well below the average of brown</p>