chance me?

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<p>Male
Caucasian
Public high school - Long Island</p>

<p>GPA: 92.5 (Probably the least competitive aspect of my application - I took honors classes in English and Social Studies in 9th and 10th grade, and then I took AP US History, AP Language and Composition, and AP Art History in 11th grade, and in 12th grade I'm taking AP Literature, AP Macroeconomics, AP Government, AP Environmental Science, AP Statistics, and SUPA Italian)</p>

<p>SAT:
Critical Reading: 700
Math: 630
Writing: 740</p>

<p>2070</p>

<p>(Those scores may go up after I take the test again next week, although does Georgetown accept test scores from senior year?)</p>

<p>ACT:
Composite: 31
Writing: 35
Math: 26
Reading: 34
Science: 29</p>

<p>SAT Subject:
World History: 740
US History: 700</p>

<p>AP's:</p>

<p>5 on US History
5 on AP Lang
3 on Art History (don't think I'll send it)</p>

<p>"AP scholar"</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>FORENSICS SPEECH AND DEBATE</p>

<ul>
<li>President of the club, 2010-2011</li>
<li>As President, in charge of overseeing over 100 members and captains of individual "events", acting as official liaison between Forensics, school administration, and club members, organizing home tournaments, showcases, fundraisers, and the club budget</li>
<li>Captain of public forum debate, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011</li>
<li>As PF captain, in charge of holding meetings, critiquing cases, organizing research, and scheduling practice</li>
<li>Active member all four years of high school</li>
</ul>

<p>Awards:</p>

<ul>
<li>Semifinalist, 8th place (out of 60+) in Extemporaneous Speaking at 2009 Princeton Classic Invitational tournament</li>
<li>Quarterfinalist in Extemporaenous Speaking at 2009 Yale Invitational tournament</li>
<li>Octofinalist in Extemporaenous Speaking at 2010 Harvard Invitational tournament</li>
<li>Semifinalist in Varsity Extemporaneous Speaking at NYSFL 2010 New York State tournament</li>
<li>Semifinalist in Junior Varsity Extemporaneous Speaking at NYSFL 2009 State tournament</li>
<li>Qualified for and attended NYSFL 2008 State tournament in Public Forum Debate</li>
<li>3rd place in JV Extemporaneous Speaking at CFL 2009 Qualifiers tournament</li>
<li>Qualified for and attended 2009 CFL Nationals tournament in Albany</li>
<li>5th place in Public Forum Debate at CFL 2010 Qualifiers Tournament</li>
<li>Qualified for and attended 2010 CFL Nationals tournament in Omaha with a 3-1 debate record</li>
<li>4th place in Extemporaenous Speaking at New York City NFL National Qualifiers Tournament</li>
<li>1st place in Extemporaneous Speaking at 2009 New York State Qualifiers Tournament</li>
<li>6 total 1st place ranks at LIFA tournaments from 2008-2010</li>
<li>Ranked #136 in the nation, acc. to National Forensics League (for 2009-2010 season)</li>
</ul>

<p>Other:</p>

<ul>
<li>Attended two-week Florida Forensics Institute, summer 2009</li>
</ul>

<p>MURAL CLUB</p>

<ul>
<li>Vice President, 2008-2009; Co-President, 2009-2010; (stepped down from co-president following presidential election in Forensics)</li>
<li>Co-organized first annual "Arts in Education" event at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum in Huntington, Long Island; a school-wide art show involving fine art and music, curated by students, to raise money for the museum and not-for-profit charity organization Island Harvest. $3,000 was raised based off sales of student artwork</li>
<li>Representative for Mural Club on student government-run P.R.I.D.E. committee, in charge of running annual freshman orientation</li>
<li>Active 10th grade on</li>
</ul>

<p>OTHER</p>

<ul>
<li>Classical Piano, NYSSMA levels 2-5 ("Excellent" on Level 5), 9 years of training</li>
<li>National Honor Society member</li>
<li>Full video production portfolio</li>
<li>Full studio art portfolio</li>
<li>Newspaper and photo club in 9th grade</li>
</ul>

<p>I'm going to do an interview and I think my essays will probably be pretty good (writing is one of the things I'm best at). I'm going to stress my affinity for politics/speech and debate/etc.</p>

<p>If there's a clear indication that one may not do as well in math and science but they excel in history/english and have a passion in those areas, will that be considered in the overall process?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>correction: my critical reading score is a 710</p>

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<p>In my opinion, you have a decent chance. Even though your GPA is a little on the low side, it’s clear you’ve had a rigorous course load, and I’m sure they’ll take that into account.</p>

<p>I think your ECs are pretty good; you have an area in which it’s obvious you’ve dedicated yourself (speech/debate), but at the same time it’s not your only activity.</p>

<p>Your test scores are about average, I’d say. Your Subject Test scores are all right, but Georgetown wants three (though if you’re applying EA they say it’s all right if Subject Tests aren’t in on time). I noticed that you took two history tests; although history may be your strongest area, colleges that require subject tests usually want applicants to take tests in different areas (though I don’t know if that’s the case with Georgetown). </p>

<p>As for your SAT/ACT, it’s clear math isn’t your strong point. For either test, they’re on the low side for Georgetown; it would be good if you could get them up to or over 670/28.</p>

<p>Overall, Georgetown would probably be a high match for you. Good luck!</p>

<p>PS - Chance me back? </p>

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<p>thanks a lot, its very helpful. i’m going to register for a math subject SAT… georgetown doesn’t look at writing at all, do they?</p>

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<p>also, if you don’t mind, do you think it would be better to send in my ACT or SAT?</p>

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<p>Right, Georgetown does not look at your writing, so you’re 1340/1600, which is comparable to a 2010/2400 score. From a quicks scroll through your achievements, it seems you’ve got that part well, but your academic side does hurt quite a bit. Do you have a school rank?</p>

<p>I’d say you’re a low reach.</p>

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<p>Class rank would help.</p>

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<p>my school doesn’t do class rank, so I’m not exactly sure. (GU is probably my highest reach school)</p>

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<p>Not impossible, but a reach</p>