Chances for Elliot

Colleges and Universities A-Z George Washington University
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<p>Okay guys, I'm a little worried that I will be torn apart on this website, but here I go. </p>

<p>4.55 - Weighted GPA
3.96 - Unweighted
20/360 - Class Rank</p>

<p>ACT: 28 (I Know it's low. Took June of Sophomore Year, will retake in June and one more time in September)</p>

<p>APs Taken:
US History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Psychology
Statistics
Calculus AB and BC
US Government</p>

<p>Leadership:
Editor-in-Chief, School Newspaper (3 years)
-Newspaper has been awarded the highest honor 3 years in a row
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association President (Elected State Office)
Holly Springs Business Alliance President/Lead Mentor
Student Body President
National Honor Society President </p>

<p>Academic Awards:
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Editoral Leadership Award (State Honor)
Archie Griffin Scholar Athlete Award (County Wide)
Richard Huffer Scholar Athlete Award (City Wide)
Regional Debate Champion (Two Years)</p>

<p>Internships & Work Experience:
National Institute of Health Summer Internship
Interned for a Local Mayoral Campaign (Budgetary Issues)
Part-Time job at Lifetime Fitness</p>

<p>Athletics:
Varsity Football (3 years)
-All-Conference
Varsity Baseball (4 years)
-All Conference
-Greater Neuse River Conference Sportsmanship Award
Varsity Track (Freshman and Sophomore Year)
-All Conference
-All Region
-4th Place, Indoor State Championships
Archie Griffin Scholar Athlete Award (County Wide)
Richard Huffer Scholar Athlete Award (City Wide)
Dale Crow Scholar Athlete Award</p>

<p>Summer Experiences:
Junior Statesmen of America Summer School
National Young Leaders Conference
Global Young Leaders Conference
Meeting of the Minds (Was elected President to preside over the meetings)</p>

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<p>Very nice.....!
Good luck, I think you have really good chances</p>

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<p>you have good stats! make sure you spell "elliott" correctly in your essays though :)</p>

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<p>haha. oops. yea, i'll make sure of that!</p>

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<p>Would I also be competitive if I apply to the School of Media and Public Affairs? Majoring in political communication. I know it is very competitive as a freshman. However, It now seems, after looking at my resume and activities, that I may be more suited to it.</p>

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<p>You certainly have a shot at SMPA; however, the number of slots is very limited, so it is even more competitive than getting in to the Elliott School.</p>

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<p>If I do apply to SMPA and am not accepted, do I still have the chance of being accepted into another program?</p>

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<p>You should get in, GWU is heavy on the numbers (meaning weigh heavily on the SAT/ACT/GPA/Rank)...so if your SATs/ACT turn out to be competative - your ECs are good - so try some of the other top Journalism schools too.</p>

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<p>I will have to disagree a little with ahoo2u, GWU relies not only in the numbers, but in the whole package, unlike many State schools. So make sure you keep up with your other activities, because GW reads the whole application</p>

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<p>If I do apply to SMPA and am not accepted, do I still have the chance of being accepted into another program?</p>

<p>Yes- SMPA is a separate application, so you could be accepted to Columbian even if you don't get in to SMPA- I don't think you could apply to both SMPA and Elliot, though.</p>

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<p>Does GWU superscore the ACT?</p>

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<p>Do I really have a legitamate shot of being accepted? Especially with my ACT score, its barely in the 25-75% range. I'm freaking out.</p>

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<p>I think you have an excellent chance. My D had a lower ACT than you and she got in. In any case, you may as well apply. The worst they can do is say "no."
Seriously though, I think your numbers and ECs are well within their guidelines.
RELAX if you are freaking out this early in the process it's going to be a very long year</p>

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<p>I was just informed that I have received the RPI Medal Award. Will this help in the admissions process?</p>