Chances please! Nontraditional/Military

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>Another dreaded chances thread! I'm wondering if I should even consider myself competitive at JHU but I think I'm going to apply there anyway, as well as Georgetown, George Washington and American University. My major would be international relations. A lot of what I'm hoping to offer is leadership experience through my military background, as well as language skills and overseas experience.</p>

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

<p>I didn't do so great in high school. I'm hoping to be able to explain some of that in an essay.
High School: GPA (Weighted): 2.56</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>Strong teacher recommendations and 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>If they don't have you, it's their loss. I'd love to share a classroom with you.</p>

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<p>Aw, that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. Thanks :) Hopefully they'll let me in. Only time will tell...</p>

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<p>Imho, and I hope the majority of adcoms agree with me, academic success is a poor measurement of actual intelligence and potential. If you've managed to pull serious projects off in real life, this says far more of how you'd perform as a student now than mandatory schooling grades from back then.</p>

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<p>I can't imagine why a school would reject that kind of experience and maturity...not to mention how interesting I'm sure you are</p>

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<p>wow O.o...your life must be very exciting =D</p>

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<p>Mmm....not really anymore :) I'm just in the same boat as everyone else trying to get into a good college that will hopefully offer me the chance to keep my life packed full of interesting resources.</p>

<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>

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<p>Nobody here can gauge your chances accurately. So alls left to do cross your fingers. Good luck :)</p>