Chances for admission and aid

Colleges and Universities A-Z American University
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<p>Hey guys, I want to major in international relations and ultimately work in government (ie. CIA analysis, State Department). My problem is that I do not have the 4.0 or 2400 SAT. Here are my stats:

  • White male from southeastern PA, outside Philly
  • Attend a competitive jesuit prep school in philly
  • 3.64 GPA UW ( school does not weight GPA or rank)
  • Not a good test taker: I got killed on the SATs so I took the ACT and ended up w/ a 26 after 3 times
  • ECs: Pres of Model UN and member (4 yrs), History Club (2 yrs), Drama staff (3 yrs), Community Service (80 hrs), Volunteer on congressional campaign this summer and fall
    -Awards: NHS, AP Scholar
  • Course Load: 4 yrs eng, 3 yrs science, 5 yrs history, 4 yrs religion, 4 yrs math, 4 yrs german; AP US (5), AP Eng lang (4), AP US Govt (4), AP Euro
    ( these are the only aps i will take, AP Euro senior yr)
  • Studied in Germany for 3 wks this summer + homestay
  • I have an extreme interest in international relations, particularly US foreign policy and national security
    -Essays and recs. will be great</p>
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<p>Not having a 4.0 GPA is not a huge factor (3.64 UW is great), but you probably need to bring SAT/ACT scores up in order to secure admission and shoot for scholarships.</p>

<p>I think generally 28 ACT secures general admission and 30+ACT gives you a chance at Pres Scholarship and Honors Program.</p>

<p>You have awesome EC, but don't rely on your EC's. Test scores and GPA's come far before your EC's (unless you are extremely good at what you do or what you do is awesomely unique).</p>

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<p>what kind of sat would be good like 1800?</p>

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<p>Also beware that AP courses are not weighted at AU very much. You would be better off taking all regular courses and getting a 4.0. Stupid, I know.</p>

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<p>I recieved admission to American (+ an invitation to join their leadership program) with a 26 ACT last year.</p>