<p>Wondering what my chances at Georgetown College (Gov't major)</p>
<p>noncompetitive public high school mix of Asian and White</p>
<p>GPA-3.8W 3.7UW 9-12
Class Rank: 12%</p>
<p>ACT:35
SAT:2340
SAT II: 800Math 800US taking Literature</p>
<p>ECs:
JSA (founded at end of 11th, so I guess 12th only) President
Speech & Debate 10-12
Medical Academy 10-12
Key Club 11-12
NHS 10-12
Possibly Mu Alpha Theta Founder 12th (still deciding on that)</p>
<p>AIME
Nationals Qualifier
Stanford Debate Camp
JSA Georgetown Advanced Session AP Government
Volunteer Campaigning for Democratic party in my city 200 Hours (11th Summer and through 12th year)
Internship at attorney general's office (12th year)</p>
<p>your test scores are outstanding, so no qualms there. However, your GPA isn't as high as it could be, so maybe take some more AP classes next year to raise your GPA/class rank a little (within maybe top 10%). You seem to show passion for government and your ECs are pretty solid, so that'll probably be a contributing factor to getting accepted. Other factors notwithstanding (i.e. essays), in my non-professional opinion, I'd have to say you have a very good chance to get into Georgetown.</p>
<p>I'm also conducting independent science research during my senior year.
Would it be better to take AP Macroeconomics or AP Physics B during my senior year? I've already taken Pre AP Physics, and it's essentially one class or the other because of conflicts in my schedule. </p>
<p>Do I really have that good of a chance at Georgetown considering that I won't be in the top decile?</p>
<p>Finally, will Georgetown look favorably to concentration in government (I've selected Georgetown College with the prediction of majoring in Government) in my extracurricular activities? eg: internship, speech and debate, volunteering, JSA</p>
<p>It'd depend on what part of government you want to focus on in your major. If you're more interested in science/government/technology, go for AP physics. It might be beneficial to go the AP physics route, if your independent science research has some relation to physics. If you're more interested in government/world affairs and business, then definitely take AP economics (i took this class, if you have a good teacher AP economics might be your best option). </p>
<p>As for your rank not being in the top decile, that is not the best, as 84% of the graduating class is in the top 10%, but I don't think it would be a complete detractor, as your rank is pretty close to 10%. I don't think they would look down on you having a passion for government at all.. I read in a couple places, colleges don't necessarily look for well-rounded students, but
a well-rounded student body. Your profile shows initiative, so that should be fine. Make sure you have a good essay, recommendation, and interview, and you should be able to be accepted!</p>