Chances of AU vs GWU

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi, I've completed applications to both AU and GWU and I'm waiting to hear back. So for now, I'm here to gauge my chances of getting into either school.</p>

<p>I applied to the School of Communication at AU and the SMPA at GWU.</p>

<p>My qualifications –</p>

<p>3.0 GPA at Central Michigan University in Journalism classes
3.5 GPA at Washtenaw Community College in Michigan – about 60 credits full-time earned here.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars – have been working at the Washtenaw newspaper for a year as Photo Editor, have authored many news articles that have been published as well as taking several journalism classes.</p>

<p>High school grades were rather poor, I think I had a 2.7 GPA, #130 out of 400 or something close to that, but I graduated in 2008. Now it's 2012.</p>

<p>I had some active duty military service between high school and college as well.</p>

<p>27 Composite score on the ACT.</p>

<p>Glowing letters of recommendation from my instructors, but I don't know how much the schools will consider those.</p>

<p>So do I have decent chances for AU? It's my understanding that AU is slightly easier to get into than GWU, which in turn is easier than Georgetown.</p>

<p>My mother is a Georgetown Law Center graduate.</p>

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<p>Does anyone have some input on this?</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, it’s really hard to peg transfer applicants.</p>

<p>For undergrad, it’s much easier. Mostly GPA and SAT/ACT, plus a little bit of work experience, essays and extracurricular activities, and a tad of URM/legacy, and there you have it.</p>

<p>For transfers, much more weight is placed on work and life experience plus essays and will this person make a net positive contribution to the school. 3.5 isn’t a deal breaker, but it also may not wow them. A good essay and recommendations will certainly help. Also know that that GPA may not get you much financial aid, and both schools are expensive, with GWU’s costs crossing the $55k/year line recently. </p>

<p>Have you visited both campuses? They aren’t too similar and the only reason they are compared so often is their location.</p>

<p>Good luck, and please keep us informed as I will be applying to both for spring 2013 matriculation.</p>