Chances please! Nontraditional/Military

Colleges and Universities A-Z American University
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<p>Hi everyone, </p>

<p>I’m applying as a transfer student to American, George Washington and Georgetown. My major would be international relations. It’s a toss up for me b/w American and GW although I’m leaning towards AU. If I didn’t get into Georgetown I would only choose GW because the campus location is a little better (for me) and the name is a teeny bit more prestigious. I plan on going to grad school for law. However I think a great GPA from AU with Honors classes (hopefully) would do alright. </p>

<p>Sidenote: Every single letter or packet I’ve gotten from AU seems so…friendly. It’s very refreshing! Thanks for reading!</p>

<p>Anyway, here are my stats:</p>

<p>Two community colleges - one in Illinois, the other in Kentucky.</p>

<p>IL CC: 3.56 GPA (Took one honors course, should have taken more)
KY CC: 3.6 GPA (They didn’t offer any honors courses although I was interested)
No SAT or ACT scores needed.</p>

<p>Good teacher recommendations and good essays. </p>

<p>EXPERIENCE
Counterintelligence Agent and Pashto Linguist, United States Army, Afghanistan Oct 2003 - June 2004
-Participated in inter-agency operation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation which uncovered and removed an interpreter with ties to Al Qaeda
-In conjunction with US Army Special Forces, performed sensitive intelligence duties resulting in the capture and detention of a number of known terrorists and the recovery of several tons of ordnance and ammunition to be used against American forces
-Utilized linguist capabilities and counterintelligence skills to enhance effectiveness of a Naval Special Operation Forces mission conducted against a High Value Target
-Conducted and assisted English language training with host nation teachers and students
-Speaker for “International Women’s Day” Festival - part of speech appeared as a highlight on BBC Radio</p>

<p>Counterintelligence Agent, United Stated Army Reserve, Fort McCoy,
Rank: Sergeant E-5</p>

<p>EDUCATION
-Defense Language Institute at the Presidio of Monterey, CA
Pashto Course Graduate, 47 week long program, very difficult
-Counterintelligence Agent Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ 2001-2002
United States Army Intelligence School, Dean’s Honor Roll</p>

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<p>You should definitely be in at American, but not sure about the rest. Good luck</p>

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<p>i'm not sure , for sure that is, about any of them, because you're so non-traditional. BUT, all of them should be impressed with your military/international experience, especially AU, as they tend to also be non-traditional! GOOD LUCK!</p>

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<p>oh, and yes, AU is particularly down-to-earth, and often preferred (over your others) for that!</p>

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<p>BTW, I forgot to include my Activities section:</p>

<p>Artist Gallery Opening, Mark Zoeller Studios, Santa Fe, NM Dec 2005 - Present
BORN INTO WAR: INTIMATE PHOTOGRAPHS OF AFGHANISTAN’S CHILDREN
Display of photographs taken during deployment to Afghanistan</p>

<p>Development of Afghan Charities Dec 2006 - Present
Founder
Coordinating the development of charities focused on Khowst, Afghanistan</p>

<p>Hopkinsville Community College Book Club Aug 2006 - Dec 2006
Founder and President</p>

<p>Hopkinsville Community College Religion and Philosophy Club Aug 2006 - Dec 2006
Member and Speaker</p>

<p>Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology for Community and Junior Colleges March 2005 - Present
Lifetime Member, Joined in the Oakton Community College Chapter</p>