FLL chances

<p>I was planning to apply to fll in the college, but since I've heard its more difficult to get into, I'm a little concerned and debating whether I should or not. So here I go:</p>

<p>GPA: uw 4.0, w 4.33
SAT: 690 M, 690 CR, 700 W = 2080 (definitely a weak point)
SAT 2: Literature 700 (retaking), World History 700
7 APs: US (5), Euro (5), Language, World Lit, Spanish, Psych, Stats</p>

<p>I'm a caucasion female at a public school in New Mexico.</p>

<p>Awards:
Level 1 National Latin Exam Gold Medal
National Merit Semifinalist</p>

<p>ECs:
Varsity Tennis (9, 10, 11, 12)
Amnesty International School Club (10, 11, 12)
School Newspaper, co-founder, co-chief editor (12)
Community Fundraising Youth Co-Chair (12)
Church Activities (9, 10, 11, 12)
Building Houses in Mexico over Spring Break (10, 11, 12)
National Honor Society (10, 11, 12) yeah, kind of pointless
Co-founder of an online Human Rights newsletter (11, 12)
other community service (I haven't tallied up the total hours but its maybe around 200)</p>

<p>My main points of interest are human rights and service combined with language. I've self studied many languages over the years (Hindi, Italian, French, Arabic) and now I'm taking an Arabic course at a local community college and will soon start a French course, as well. I've started writing my essay on my different attempts at learning languages since I was 11, but I don't think I should focus my essay on languages if I don't apply to FLL, but I still really want to get into Georgetown. I was planning on marking Arabic on the application, but was also considering Comparitive Literature, but I'm also afraid that they'll think I'm too fickle in learning languages since I've never just focused on one, and don't plan on continuing Spanish, what I've been studying in school. I just don't know what to do since I love cultures and languages, but I don't know what the admissions officers will think. I know you guys don't either, but any input would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>anyone? </p>

<p>right now i'm just kind of confused about the fll. why is it harder to get into? do different people review your application for it then if i was just applying to the college? would i have a greater chance of getting into fll instead of just the college since i show an interest in languages, or do i show enough interest? if i'm accepted, do i have to stick with the language i chose, or can i change it? should i take the spanish sat 2 and get a recomendation from my spanish teacher even though i don't know her very well and am not planning on continuing spanish? if i choose comparative literature do they expect me to already know one language really well that i want to continue with? on the georgetown website it says 25% of student at georgetown college or majoring or minoring in a language. does that mean they all applied to the fll when they first applied to the college?</p>

<p>sorry, i've just sort of been freaking out ever since i found out that marking for the fll is more than just putting down a tentative major. there isn't really information that i can find on the georgetown website that is about fll admissions so i don't really know what to do! sorry for being slightly spastic. since no one could answer my first post i don't anyone could answer this.</p>

<p>If you apply to FLL you're required to turn in a recommendation from a foreign language teacher, but you can also give other recs in addition to that.</p>

<p>And no, all 25% did NOT apply before matriculating (I don't think you can even choose your minor beforehand). My advice is this: If you're undecided about FLL, don't apply. I applied because I absolutely unconditionally love languages and I can't imagine NOT majoring in something related to it - even if I end up not pursuing a degree in linguistics (which I doubt will happen), I know I would still major in something related to languages.</p>

<p>That said, that's probably the passion that got me in here in the first place. I don't think I'd be here if I hadn't applied to the FLL and focused on my passion for foreign languages and cultures.</p>

<p>By the way, if you think you'd prefer to major in Comparative Literature instead of Arabic, and you're serious about it, then just mark that down! I would honestly see that as a plus since the Arabic dept is huge here, while comparative lit gets less recognition.</p>

<p>As I see it, you've got several things going for you: 1) you're from New Mexico, 2) you apparently love languages. You SAY this, but your indecision is making it look like you're not even sure you do. Don't show this on your app! Show them the passion you're referring to. Okay?</p>

<p>i think you're definitely right. i'll just go for it and apply, probably for comparative literature. thanks!</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>