<p>Hi! I'm applying to George Washington this year and hoping to double major in Russian and International Relations with a minor in political science or military science. Also applying EA to Georgetown which is my top school but also kind of a reach, so I can't apply ED to GW just in case.<br>
I'm homeschooled and haven't taken any SAT subject tests (I really wish now that I had) and have had no opportunity to take AP courses or participate in any kinds of school clubs or organizations or anything, so I'm really worried that I won't be taken as seriously.</p>
<p>Academics:
GPA: 3.9 out of 4.0
SAT scores: 530 math, 700 reading, 710 writing(<---this is from a different test than the first two) (taking it again next week and have been studying really hard. Am determined to up my math score to 650+, and those are the scores I'm sending in to colleges)
ACT: 29
Participated in the Russian Summer Language Institute at UVa this summer and graduated with a B, currently enrolled in Russian 311 at VCU through the Advanced Scholars Program and making all A's.<br>
(SLI is an intensive eight week language program that covered two years of Russian in 8 weeks. I was the only high school kid in my class ((the rest were college students and grad students)), one out of two highschoolers in the entire language program((out of 127 kids, although some dropped out later on)), and the only highschooler to participate in all 8 weeks. So I don't have any AP or CC courses, but I have taken actual college courses alongside college students.)</p>
<p>Extracurricular:
Horseback riding all four years in high school, volunteered at the stable and helped conduct historic trail rides for clients from all over the world, as well as worked with kids (some of whom had special needs).
Interned in the Office of the County Administrator where I live
Worked at historic Shirley Plantation
Served on two different committees at my church
I'm volunteering to campaign for Dave Brat this month (he's running for Congress)</p>
<p>Community service:
Volunteered for various community service projects through my church
Working with special needs kids and horses (as stated above. I have a lot of hours doing this as well; I spent the summers before freshman, sophomore and junior year going there every day for six days a week*, and lots of weekends and some week days during the school year.)
Have gone on three separate week-long mission trips through my church (one every summer excluding this past one)
Volunteered a couple times at a senior living apartment complex where 85% of the residents are Russian and speak little to no English.
Participated in Relay for Life</p>
<p>*except for the week every summer on church mission trips</p>
<p>Recs:
I'm getting a teacher rec from my professor at UVa who graduated from Harvard, and two other recs from my pastor at my church and my County Administrator.</p>
<p>Hooks: Homeschooled first generation student from a small town with big future plans, applying for ROTC scholarships as well, completely self-motivated and hard working. I have a lot of passion and vision for my future and will definitely incorporate that into my essays and alumni interview.</p>
<p>I know my academics aren't as strong as they should be, but I'm hoping that my application will be a little unique and that it will make me more of a serious contender. Any feedback is very much appreciated. Thank you so much! </p>