<p>I know as a high school freshmen I shouldn’t worry about these things but I dream of going to George Washington University. Please help with my chances (Ideally a percent) of getting in. Here are my classes and grades for freshmen year: Physical Education: 100%
Spanish 2: 95%
Geometry: 88%
Biology Honors: 87%
Computer Application: 98%
Health: 90%
French 2: 90%
English Honors: 90%
Living in the 21’st. Century: 95%
American Cultures Honors: 97%</p>
<p>Sophomore Year Classes:
Spanish 3
French 2
Journalism 1
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Chemistry Honors
World Cultures 1 Honors
English Honors
Physical Education
Highway Safety</p>
<p>Junior Year Classes:
Spanish 4
French 3
Journalism 2
Pre Calculus
Physics AP
World Cultures 2 AP
English AP
Physical Education</p>
<p>Senior Year Classes:
Spanish 5
French 4
Journalism 3
Calculus AB
Biology (Senior Year Class) AP
Money and Power AP (A social studies class)
English AP
Psychology</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
This Year: Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow (Scouting Honor Society), and Young Republicans.
Next Year: I’m going to continue those things and add working on the award winning newspaper staff, Youth in Government, Spanish Club, and French Club. </p>
<p>Additional Info:
I go to a top public high school
I do very well taking large tests such as PSAA’s and Stanford’s so SAT and ACT will probably go well.
Writing is one of my biggest strengths so the essay should go well too.
I’m a caucasian male but I’m 25% Native American (Should I apply as one?.)
My IQ is above 140.
I will definitely apply as an Early Decision.
I want to major in Political Science.</p>
<p>What are my chances of getting in? (Percentage chance would be most useful) What can I do to increase my odds? What suggestions do you have? Looking back what mistakes have you made that I could potentially learn from?</p>
<p>Considering it’s hard enough to predict one’s chances at being admitted to GW even when you’re dealing with actual (not predicted) GPAs and SAT scores and the upcoming admissions cycle, it’s absolutely impossible to predict for a freshman! </p>
<p>Get good grades, keep up the extracurriculars, try to do well on standardized tests, and hope that the economy doesn’t mess with college competition TOO much. Come back in 2 years and after you’ve taken standardized tests for more specific advice.</p>
<p>You sound like you’re on the right track. I wouldn’t worry about it too much yet, because your plans may change as you get older. My dream school had been NYU since I was in 8th grade, and then I discovered GWU at the end of my junior year and realized it would be a great fit as well, and am most likely going there. Just keep up the good work, and you will most likely be fine :)</p>
<p>I do have to agree with Juliana. I didn’t discover GW until last year November LOL and now it’s one of my top two on where I’m going (still cannot decide). It’s good to plan ahead, but do keep your options open because there is more than one college fit for you. About your stats, you seem to be on the right track (as also mentioned above), just try to get some leadership in a club or something :-)</p>
<p>I know they don’t care. I didn’t mean to sound cocky I was just indicating that I can get better grades than I do. I’m an underachiever As far as other schools go I know there are other schools. I’ve visited 14 colleges since 8th grade. (Wow I’m a freak). I’ve realized that although some other schools (American, Penn State, Syracuse) are ok fits, GWU is definitely the school for me.</p>
<p>“I’m a caucasian male but I’m 25% Native American (Should I apply as one?.)”
Um… check to see if that’s allowed. There usually is a threshhold for when you can consider yourself one… but I’m not sure what it is.</p>
<p>If your an underachiever… STOP being one!</p>
<p>Your Extracurriculars still seem a bit thin.</p>
<p>Also I dont think “Money and Power AP” exists…</p>
<p>As far as Money and Power goes it’s called something else at most other schools but our school district calls it Money and Power. I don’t know what the others schools call it but I know it is an AP Course. I don’t know what the requirements are for applying as a native american. I do know however my cousin who’s also 25% Native American applied to Virginia as one. I’m working hard to break my under achieving habits. I brought up my GPA 4% last quarter (We go by percent) so I’m hoping to break the trend that haunted me throughout middle school and the first half of this year.
GW is my dream school for a couple reasons. I’m hugely into politics and love Washington D.C more than anything. Those aren’t the only reason’s though. I love the dorms, food, alumni, and the whole atmosphere there. The academics are very strong and they have an amazing internship program. Everything about it from the campus architecture to the graduation on the National Mall cries out to me as another reason it’s the best fit possible for me. I know that when I visit Washington D.C it motivates me like nothing else. After visiting last time I brought my GPA up 2% in one week with 100’s on 3 tests and a 96 on another. I know that if i get accepted I’ll go and the motivation will bring out the best in me. Not to mention their top rate in every way except sports.</p>
<p>weswood- not bad for a “why GW” essay. Actually give yourself some credit. Many freshman are not even thinking about college yet (although on CC it’s not that uncommon). Keep working on your grades, you’re on the right track with ECs, take trips to DC for motivation. If GW is still your number one come senior year apply ED if finances are not an issue. All this will greatly increase your chances.</p>
<p>Oh btw, I was at a college info night last year and the speaker mentioned that minority status is considered when the applicant is a minimum of 25% of a particular race…so, yes, you are Native American.</p>
<p>I know as a freshman you think you’re dead set on being at GW, but trust me, it WILL change. Freshman year I just KNEW I was going to UCLA. But low and behold first semester of senior year I checked out GW and forgot UCLA existed. (Then I got rejected from UCLA)</p>
<p>also, you’re a freshman, it’s impossible to chance you, we can’t predict the future!</p>
As far as other schools go I know there are other schools. I’ve visited 14 colleges since 8th grade. (Wow I’m a freak). I’ve realized that although some other schools (American, Penn State, Syracuse) are ok fits, GWU is definitely the school for me.</p>