Chance Me: Georgetown Univeristy

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Georgetown University is my top choice school. I have rather low ACT/SAT scores but great EC's and good academic standing. I have heard GU looks at the EC's a lot so I am unsure with my scores if I am in good shape or bad shape. I also attended their summer law institute in the summer. </p>

<p>My Resume-Ignore the "---" since thats my school name. </p>

<p>Academics:
Cumulative GPA: 3.53(un-weighted)
Academic Standing: Top 6% of Junior Class
Class Rank: 21/389
SAT Score: 1450
ACT Score: 20
AP Courses: AP Biology, AP European History, AP 10 English, ADV 9 English,
AP US History(plan on passing AP test), AP 11 English(plan on passing AP test), AP Government and politics, AP 12 English
Program(s): Georgetown University High School Summer Program: Law Institute</p>

<p>Leadership:
2011 – 2012 ---------- High ASB President
2011 – 2012 Founder/President of the Student Voice Project
2011 - 2012 United States Student Advisory Council Board Member
2010 – 2012 WA State Board of Education Student Representative
2010 – 2012 WA Association of Student Councils Executive Officer (WASC)
2010 – 2012 WA Association of Student Councils Executive Board Member (WASC)
2009 – 2012 ------- High ASB Executive Committee
2009 – 2011 -------- High Public Relations Officer
2009 – 2011 -------- High Student Ambassador
2010 – 2011 ---------- High Link Crew Leader
2009 – Present 4-H Camp Leadership Team
2009 4-H Camp Counselor in Training</p>

<p>Awards/Honors:
2011 United States Youth Senate Program Selectee
2011 MoveOn.org Regional Organizer Selectee
2011 Admitted to Georgetown University Summer Program
2011 Washington Aerospace Scholars Program Selectee
2011 American Legion Evergreen Boys State Selectee
2010 – 2011 Certificate of Academic Achievement (CHS)
2010 – 2011 National Honors Society
2010 State Board of Education, Junior Rep. Selectee
2010 Pride of ----- Award (------- School District)
2010 State Farm Star Award
2010 WSSDA Annual Conference Selectee
2009 – 2010 MESA Outstanding Community Outreach Efforts Award
2009 – 2010 MESA Outstanding Performance in Math and Science
2009 WSSDA Annual Conference Selectee
2009 State Farm Star Award
2009 -HS Golden Dog Nominee, Certificate of Academic Excellence
2009 -HS Rising Star Award, In Recognition of Academic Excellence
2009 Scholar Athlete Award
2009 21st Century Scholar
2007 – 2008 ------ MS PE Student of the Year</p>

<p>Volunteer/Community Service:
2011 Campaign Assistant for Congressman
2011 Campaign Assistant for Councilman
2010 Water Stargrass Removal Project, Benton Conservation District
2010 Kid Care for Love and Logic Parent Class
2010 Kid Care for Association for Teachers and Parents
2009 – 2010 Youth Take Heart</p>

<p>Extra Curricular Activities:
2011 Success Club
2011 ------- High Varsity Tennis
2010 – 2011 Speech and Debate Club
2010 ------ High Varsity Boys Soccer
2010 -------- High Cross Country
2010 Spanish Club
2010 - 2011 Key Club<br>
2010 Drama Club
2008 – 2010 Sun City Strikers RCL Div. 1 Premier Soccer</p>

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<p>Good Ecs. Do you have a hook of some sort? The scores and GPA may weigh you down. I would put it at a low reach if you look at the statistics for GT.</p>

<p>Here’s my thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1233558-my-story-will-my-dream-schools-understand.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1233558-my-story-will-my-dream-schools-understand.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>I dont understand what you mean by a hook? My GPA matches the people accepted (More than 50% of their applications who were accepted were in the top 10% of their class…im in the top 6%). The only thing that they have to see as a downfall is my test scores which they dont look at too much now these days…</p>

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<p>To be honest with you, your ACT score will keep you out. I strongly doubt Georgetown considers anyone with an ACT below a 25, so you’d really have some pulling up to do.</p>

<p>I realize that you may believe they don’t look too much at test scores these days, but there’s actually a specific passage on the admissions page that states something along the lines of “[we know some schools are giving less weight to test scores, but we believe they are a legitimate measure of aptitude and they remain an important part of the admissions process.]” Try taking a look at American and George Washington. I have fairly similar academic standing and slightly worse extracurriculars with a 34 ACT, and I’m concerned about getting into G-Town, which is my top choice.</p>

<p>All the same, good luck. :]</p>

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<p>“The only thing that they have to see as a downfall is my test scores which they dont look at too much now these days…”</p>

<p>Yes, they do.</p>