Chances - Regular Decision

Colleges and Universities A-Z George Washington University
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<p>White Male
GPA - 3.93 weighted
Class Rank - 40 out of 331 (approx. top 12%)
SAT - 1950
ACT - 29
SATIIs - 570 and 590 (I know, those hurt, retaking but I do not even think they are mandatory for GW if I remember correctly)
Classes - All honors since sophomore year (forced to take a couple level 2 classes at my first school freshman year), and took AP English last year and got a 4 on the exam. I am taking AP Government and Politics, AP Statistics, and AP Economics this year.
Activities:
- Concert Band for three years (1st seat for one), Upper level Symphony Band (I auditioned to get in) - Alto Sax
- Jazz Band for 3 years - Alto Sax
- Varsity Ski Team - Freshman year before I switched schools
- Ski team for a mountain in Vermont through VARA for 3 years
- History National Honors Society for 2 years
- Worked at a beach club all summer - 40 hrs/week
- Work at lawn company throughout year when needed
- Sufficient Community Service including soup kitchens, fundraiser for my music program, and volunteering through rec department.
Other: I cannot remember if GW is need-blind, but I am not applying for need based financial aid. </p>

<p>Right now I am considering this a "fit" school if I had to group it into a category. GPA and rank could rise by end of 1st semester because I think I am doing quite well right now, but I do not want to jinx anything. But just let me know what you think - Thanks!</p>

<p>PS - Any other Qs let me know.</p>

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<p>you’re really borderline - i’d interview if i were you.</p>

3

<p>Applying ED 2 would up your chances- I agree with GWAlum07- borderline RD. A real maybe, maybe not.</p>

4

<p>Could go either way. My D was rejected regular decision. Her ACT and SATs were same as yours; EC’s similar</p>

5

<p>I’m a current freshman, applied regular decision. If you can bump up your SAT score by 50-60 points, I think you’ll be in as long as your essays are superb. I got in with a lower GPA and higher SAT scores (2060). Interviewing and applying ED2 will definitely get you in</p>

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<p>Will my higher gpa outweigh the SAT scores? Would 50 points really make the difference? The thing is, I have heard differing opinions on the matter. Also, isnt ED2 binding? I like GW, but I am not that committed to any school that much really.</p>

7

<p>yes, it’s binding.</p>

8

<p>yes, It would be binding.</p>