<p>I'm applying EA to Georgetown and I'm still deciding whether to apply to the College or SFS. At the moment I am almost certain I want to go into the foreign service or a related field, but I'm very open to the possibility of changing my mind. Because of this, I would have no qualms if I were to attend either the College or SFS with the option to transfer contingent upon my academic and career-related goals.</p>
<p>Let me start by saying my chances of admission are slim. My ACT score is in the middle 50%, however my grades are less than impressive. I have, however, taken a very demanding schedule including three foreign languages and several APs. My application will also include a letter from my guidance counselor explaining extreme personal circumstances that may have hindered my academic performance. Much of this information is irrelevant, but my question is, which school is easier to get into? My classes, activities, and recommendations show that I'm very focused on international relations, languages, and related subjects, which is why, despite having the reputation as having a more selective applicant pool, I may have a higher chance at SFS because it's obvious I'm cut out for it.</p>
<p>The difference in selectivity between SFS and the College is minute, and is really much less than people would think. The vast majority of students apply to and graduate from the College, so it’s not like Georgetown is just this political student factory. If you do feel inclined towards foreign service and have a transcript and ECs that reflect that, then you should definitely apply for SFS.</p>
<p>All of Georgetown’s schools provide an international studies option, and the credentials of the students applying, accepted, and enrolling to the four Georgetown undergraduate schools are so similiar now (not historically) that it is unwise to choose a school to enhance your chances for admission (in the past, Nursing was considerably easier in terms of admissions; however, with the broadening of academic options in the School of Nursing and Health Studies, the credentials and acceptance rates of all four schools are now quite similar). It is always best to apply to the school that you have the most interest in and would be happiest with at this time, knowing that it is fairly easy to transfer between schools. It is ALWAYS easiest to transfer from one of the more “specialty” schools (Foreign Service, Business, or NHS) to the College simply in terms of the curricular requirements (the College is the broadest in terms of the general education requirements). Remember:</p>
<p>College - broadest, most number of options (including international affairs, languages, etc.)</p>
<p>Foreign Servicde - international politics, economics, languages, cultural studies</p>
<p>Business - business (obviously), international business, quantitative </p>
<p>Nursing + Health Studies - medical science/health, international health, health policy</p>
<p>Finally, you choose a major in the school in which you are enrolled but may have minor(s) in any of the schools including business now (for students entering next year).</p>