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Colleges & Universities A-Z Georgetown University
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<p>I am very interested in Georgetown's International Studies major or Political Science program. Note that I don't have three SAT II's. The only subjects I feel really qualified for are US and Lit--I am horrible at math, haven't had world history/biology/chem in a several years, haven't had physics yet, and I haven't had enough French to feel I would receive an adequate score. I would consider self-studying one of the aforementioned areas, but with my SAT I's being my first priority, I'm not sure if I would have time to do a sufficient job. Should I stick with US and Lit, or am I better off not submitting SAT II's, period? Regardless of the SAT II conundrum, do I have a chance at GU? </p>

<p>Weighted GPA (school didn't give me UW): 4.1</p>

<p>Percentile: Top 3% </p>

<p>AP US: 5</p>

<p>AP Comp: 5</p>

<p>SAT's (I only took once thus far) Verbal: 700 (I'm aiming for a 750+ next time) Writing: 650 (I'm aiming to get at least a 700) Math: 540 (I have a math learning disability explaining my poor score. Would GU take this into consideration when evaluating me as a candidate?)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>-Features Editor of multi-award winning school newspaper. I have written about a wide variety of topics including the effects of the recession on the local economy/educational system, technology's role in helping the English language evolve, and the process of Amish integration into mainstream society. In each of these pieces, I have interviewed at least one professor with national recognition. This upcoming year, I will be Opinion Editor of the paper. </p>

<p>-I was selected by my principal to participate in a regularly-meeting committee of students who suggest changes to school policy and evaluate the current offerings of the school.</p>

<p>-I am a member of a nationally-recognized environmental organization at my school, and this summer, am serving as a group leader for their children's environmental awareness camp. </p>

<p>-I played a comedic role in my school's play, a satire of several popular theatric works.</p>

<p>-I was the public relations manager for my school musical which entailed organizing/completing paperwork, creating a musical webpage, photographing musical rehearsals, and designing musical advertisements. </p>

<p>-I am the founder and leader of a cultural awareness club, which I created (as a high school student) for my local middle school. Participants have the opportunity to play multicultural games, enjoy international food items, discuss current events, and learn about cultural mores.</p>

<p>Employment:</p>

<p>-Pool refreshment services </p>

<p>-Supermarket cashier</p>

<p>Awards:</p>

<p>-First place in my county's science fair--I completed a project assessing the effects of age and gender on natural and artificial sweetener preferences. I also evaluated the toxicity of these substances, determining which the best sweetener based on both taste and safety.</p>

<p>-Three-time winner of my school's geography bee, two-time state geography bee participant.</p>

<p>-My artwork was chosen to appear on a health-awareness calendar for a national corporation. </p>

<p>Other:</p>

<p>-I am currently planning a community-wide international festival which will feature local vendors selling ethnic foods and crafts as well as multicultural folk acts. All proceeds will benefit an international charity (which I am in the process of choosing).</p>

<p>-I am a graduate of my state's Free Enterprise education week.</p>

<p>-I am volunteering at a local archaeological site.</p>

<p>-I am the co-founder of a freelance greeting card company. I am using my drawings, paintings and photography to create greeting card designs, and I am sending them to nation-wide greeting card companies looking for freelancers</p>

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<p>You need 3 SATII’s for Georgetown. Mandatory.
I know about your disability but you really have to try to get your SAT up.</p>

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<li>also, no offense, but how can you be in the top 3% of your school and have such a huge problem with math? Seriously no offense meant, just wondering.</li>
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<p>Decent ECs- the greeting card stands out :slight_smile:
Keep focusing on the international relations committees and play them up- maybe even as an essay?</p>

<p>good luck :)</p>

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<p>Coldplaying, it isn’t mandatory to have 3 SAT IIs, it’s strongly recommended. </p>

<p>I’d definitely get your SAT scores up and I’d try for a 3rd SAT II. It gives you a better shot at getting in. The greeting card thing is really cool, though!</p>

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<p>My bad, I was told it was absolutely mandatory :confused: Sorry for the misinformation</p>

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<p>I’d say your ECs are slightly above average. Your SATs are far below average. Even with the disability, such a large deficiency will probably not be overlooked. Get them up through practice and help.</p>

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<p>“also, no offense, but how can you be in the top 3% of your school and have such a huge problem with math? Seriously no offense meant, just wondering.”</p>

<p>My grades, math aside, are mostly A’s. Since the majority of my courses are AP’s and honors, they are weighted, which helps compensate for some poor grades in math. Other people in the top 3% definitely perform better in math than I do, but some of them might not have as rigorous of a course load, or do as well across the board. Thanks for asking though, because it’s important that the misconception gets cleared up that people with LD’s can’t rise to the top of their class.</p>

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<p>OK thanks for clarifying</p>