Chance Me?

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1

I’m a junior at a competitive public high school in CT. I plan on applying to the SFS with a major in International Politics, and I’m looking to minor in Persian. I love the Georgetown campus as well as the opportunities in the D.C. area, but I’m worried about my lack of connections.

SAT: 1490 (I cannot afford to retake it)
Subject Tests: None
GPA UW: 3.9
My school doesn’t have class rankings.

APs:
Sophomore Year:
AP Euro (4)
AP Studio Art (5)

Junior Year:
AP US History
AP Spanish Lit
AP English Lang/Comp
AP German

ECs:
President of Red Cross Club (Premier Blood Drive Partner)
Model Congress
Debate Team (I went to States sophomore year)
Debate coach at local middle school
Summer intern at The Met Museum
Language Tutor in Spanish and German
Volunteer with non-English speakers at local women’s shelter.
School Substance Abuse Council

Possible EC:
I applied to the NSLI program. Results arrive soon,

Other Info:
Hispanic Female
First Gen

I’m not sure if this matters much, but I can speak six languages, four fluently.
Spanish (1st language), English, German and Persian (Iran). I’m studying Arabic and Hebrew.

2

If you’re applying to the SFS, your languages will matter a lot. They seem to really value language ability, so I would say that’s your strongest point and something that you should absolutely talk about in your essays. Will you be able to take subject tests?

3

I think you have a shot, but Georgetown requires three SAT subject tests. From their website: https://bulletin.georgetown.edu/admissions

4

I think you have a very strong chance. I am currently a student here and many of my friends did not take three subject tests. Plus Georgetown is very forgiving to students that cannot afford to take the tests.

5

I know you said you can’t afford to retake the SAT… but improving from 1490 can only help. It’s a really good score, but lots and lots of kids have really good scores even above that. Check with your guidance counselor about help with a waiver if you haven’t already.

6

But, it would be really great if your parents have a boatload of money and you pretend you play tennis.

7

As a Georgetown student, here’s my advice:

  1. You have a solid chance given your stats and background, but like many schools, Georgetown is competitive.
  2. You need to take subject tests- they require 3, but if you are financially unable to take them they may be ok with you not taking them.
  3. Getting a higher SAT would definitely help, but it is not necessary. 1490 is solid considering you only took it once.
  4. Highlight the fact that you know 6 languages. The SFS loves ppl who know languages

I’m always inspired by students who achieve so much despite a disadvantageous background. Give yourself a pat on the back.

8

If you don’t get it, then I don’t know who does. Your record is absolutely wonderful. Good luck on your apps :slight_smile: I’m also applying and I wish I had your acumen