Chance me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z George Washington University
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<p>What are my chances for admissions (and possibly merit-aid?) to the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
for a major in Communications?</p>

<p>-GPA: UW 3.95/4.00, W not yet released
-ACT: 30 composite (33 English, 28 Math, 30 Reading, 29 Science, 32 Combined English/Writing, 10 Writing)
-Rank: 16/295 (Weighted)
-AP: US History (4), English Comp (4), Physics B (not sending score), English Lit (TBD), Calculus AB (TBD), US Government/Politics (TBD), Macroeconomics (TBD)
-Honors/AP English (9-12), Honors/AP Social Studies (9-12), Honors/Accelerated/AP Math (9-12), Honors/Accelerated/AP Science (9-11, no Science taken in 12), College Level Italian (11-12)
- 11 College credits in Italian, 3 College credits in English, 3 College credits in Anthropology, 1 College credit in Web Creation
-Well written essay, good letters of reccomendation</p>

<p>-High Honor Roll (every marking period in high school thus far)
-National Honor Society (11-12)
-Class President (9-12)
-Language Club member (9-12)
-History Club member (9)
-Ski Club member (9-11)
-3 Hours per week of community service (9-10)
-Foreign Exchange participant: Italy (10-11)
-Work around 20 hours per week at local restaurant (11-12)</p>

<p>-Upstate NY
-White Male
-Slightly above average high school</p>

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<p>As a GW grad, I think your chances of admission are good. Is your essay tailored for GW for a generic one you’re sending to all schools? If the latter, you really need to make it specific for GW and explain why GW is the school for you. If you need to, do a little research on the school itself and mention certain selling-points in your essay: being in D.C., proximity to museums and battle fields (if history is your thing), diverse student body, etc.</p>

<p>As far as merit-based scholarships I can’t help you. However, I can tell you that they have need-based aid for those from lower- to middle-income families. I received a great financial aid package for my first two years (I was an independent student, though, so my parents weren’t tied to my FAFSA), so anything is possible. If your financial aid award package is a little lackluster, call-up the financial aid office and ask for more.</p>

<p>Good luck, and let us know!</p>