Chances (GWHS?)

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<p>Hi all... I'm a high school senior (white, male, small Catholic school in Ohio recently named as a top 50 Catholic school) and I just applied RD to W&L. I'll major in political science I was wondering if anybody had ideas about my chances for admission or merit aid (George Washington Honors).</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 uw, school doesn't weight
Rank: 2/43
-Hardest courseload possible (total of five APs by graduation)
-Senior Schedule:
AP Calc
AP Bio
AP Euro History
AP English
Spanish
Gov't/Economics
Religion IV</p>

<p>SAT: 2230; 700 CR, 740 M, 790 W (12 essay)
ACT: 33
SAT II: 770 US history, 730-ish Math 2C (just took)</p>

<p>Sports:
4 years Varsity Golf (all-area, all-county, won conference, will try to play at W&L); about 25 hours/week during the summer
Varsity Basketball- (9,11)</p>

<p>ECs:
Class President
Debate Club Founder, Executive
Peer Ministry
National Honor Society Secretary
Quiz Bowl
Student Council
Some others...</p>

<p>-250-300 documented volunteer hours at church, Vacation Bible School, Right to Life cmte., County Board of Elections, and local political campaigns</p>

<p>Awards and Honors:
-National Merit Semifinalist
-Coca-Cola Semifinalist (2000 out of 50000+)
-Congressional Internship Position (45 hrs/wk, this January for independent study)
-Buckeye Boys' State
-Regional and local awards for speeches and debate.</p>

<p>My recs were decent and my essays, esp. for GWHS, were very good (I think). Thanks in advance for your help!</p>

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<p>Hey there-- I'm a freshman at W&L and I did Honors Scholars last year. To be honest, I don't really know if there is a standard profile for a GWHS; it's a pretty diverse group of people. It sounds like you have an excellent resume and I think it's great that you applied; you definitely fit the range of criteria that the admissions office looks for in their honor scholars. If you're named a semi-finalist, my advice to you is to come to W&L for your interviews as enthusiastic about the school as possible; what I think really set the winners apart last year (and really what sets W&L students apart in general) is their friendliness and enthusiasm for becoming part of the community here (and I mean that outside the realm of academia, too). Don't let the students here intimidate you to the point of reticence-- they are interested in you and really genuinely warm and excited to have you. Good luck in the scholarship competition! We hope to see you here in March (it's a really great 3 days)!</p>