Georgetown 2016 EA

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<p>Hi all, I am still debating where to apply early between my two top choices (Georgetown and Columbia). I know both are huge reaches, but I´d like to apply early to one. I love both schools and would like to know which one would I would be most likely accepted at. I´m an incoming senior, btw.</p>

<p>STATS:
SAT: 2080 (750 CR, 660 M, 670 W) one sitting
ACT: 32 (35 R, 27 M, 33 E, 32 S)
PSAT: 207
APs: 5 French, 3 APUSH, pending Macro, English Comp, Spanish.
GPA (unweighted): 3.74
Class rank: unranked
Awards:
- in the running for NMS (most likely will get commended)
- expecting AP award (AP scholar, maybe better)
- 3rd place Science Fair - Mathematics (local fair, not national...)</p>

<p>ECs:
- tutoring: 4 hours/week since 11th grade
- youth leadership team (church): 1 hour/week since 9th grade
- marching band: section leader, student marching instructor since 11th grade
- work trips: summer ´09, summer ´10 (2 weeks) - building houses, fall ´08, fall ´09, fall ´10 (weekend trips) - building houses
- volunteer at university football games (concessions) - 6 games/year since 9th grade
- leadership conference - summer ´10 (1 week) Christian-related
- translated/coauthored book (scientific, got involved after Science Fair project): since summer 2010. To be published January 10, 2012. 500 pages. I translated all of it.
- worked as a secretary to my dad: since 9th grade. about 10 hours/week, year-round.
volunteer hour total: approximately 450 hours (more by end of summer)</p>

<p>SUMMER ACTIVITIES:
- work trips (mentioned above)
- book stuff (mentioned above)
- secretary work
- summer ´11: 3 week trip to Germany - language immersion.</p>

<p>State of Residency: MI
Country of Origin: Schweiz, Colombia, England
Languages: Fluent in French, English (2nd language), Spanish (3rd language). Learning German, Italian, Russian.
Ethnicity: Hispanic (100%)
Possible hooks: multi-national, tri-lingual, first generation college student in the U.S.A. (immigrant)</p>

<p>INTENDED MAJOR: English or Linguistics
Any help/comments/tips/advice/constructive criticism would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Thank you much.</p>

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<p>You have a rather interesting background. Are you applying as an international student? Are you planning on submitting your ACT or SAT or both? To which school would you apply if you chose Georgetown? (Given your interest in languages and linguistics, I’m assuming the College…)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply!</p>

<p>No, I have a green card so I´m applying as a US Permanent Resident. It´s easier to get in that way, right (and also to get financial aid) right? And will having a “unique” background help in admissions, or does it not affect it at all?</p>

<p>Can I not send my SAT? I thought Georgetown wanted all the test scores from all test dates? And yes, I will apply to the college. I´m still deciding whether to do English or Linguistics, or even History.</p>

<p>Any further input would be amazing!</p>

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<p>I don’t really know the admissions stats for international students but the financial aid is definitely better for U.S. residents. There are some international scholarships that I’ve heard are pretty nice FA packages but I’ve also heard that the generous packages are few and far between for international students. Hopefully an international student can expand on that topic.</p>

<p>“Unique” in the sense that it catches the ADCOMs attention in a good way is ALWAYS helpful. Having lived abroad immersed in very different cultures Columbia, Switzerland, England, now U.S. could be very useful in packaging yourself for a standout application. Now, I wasn’t quite sure what you meant by country of origin… so, I am making a huge leap and assuming that you have lived (for some period of time) in these places. </p>

<p>Your ACT is very good. Yes, you can send in your SAT & ACT scores. Georgetown highly recommends, but doesn’t require, applicants take 3 SAT subject tests. Have you taken any SATII’s? What are your thoughts on re-taking the SAT to improve your math & writing scores? Georgetown doesn’t take into account the SAT writing score per se but keep in mind it is still seen by the ADCOMs and is yet another component they could possibly use to evaluate your academic abilities (like an SATII for example).</p>

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<p>Wait. Just a quick question. Have your parents attended any college for any length of time, even outside the United States? Because if they have I dont think you can consider yourself a first-generation. Again, I’m not even entirely sure on this…</p>

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<p>Thanks for the replies!</p>

<p>By country of origin I meant that I am a citizen of all three countries, and yes I have lived in all three as well.</p>

<p>Should I take the SAT again? I´ve already taken it twice, and I am better at the ACT so I could probably retake it and score better. And I forgot to include my SAT II scores (I´ve taken four).

  • French: 800
  • US History: 770
  • Spanish: 750
  • Literature: 680 (I probably won´t send that one)</p>
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<p>I don’t know that I would rush out to take the SAT again, it is just something to think about. You could approach your EA application two ways…a)take your scores which are very good but a little shaky on the math sections and IF you get deferred have your college counselor talk to the Dean of your region to find out exactly where your application fell short and then work on those areas to resubmit with the mid-year report OR b)take a preemptive stike and study like a beast this summer on only those sections which need improvement, try the SAT or ACT in Sept. and blow it out of the water. It is really a personal call and how you feel the rest of your application (essays, extracurriculars, etc.) is falling into place. </p>

<p>At my high school the college counseling dept. was great and during or weekly junior/senior advisories they taught us a lot about how to package ourselves (essay writing, highlighting pertinent EC’s, how to show demonstrated interest, etc.) so that we presented a very cohesive application which supported our desire to attend x college or x school within a university. Ours were usually there during the summer and perhaps you could visit yours and get their insight about how to best prepare your EA packet. If Georgetown is really where you want to be, some hard work up front will pay off big later on. </p>

<p>BTW, Your 3 SATII’s 750+ are also very good.</p>

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<p>Okay thanks MacHoban. I think I´ll go with the preemptive strike approach to make sure. Btw, are you currently studying at Georgetown?</p>

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<p>Yes, I am a Hoya and very proud to be part of the SFS. </p>

<p>Good luck with your test prep! If you are anything like me, you’d prefer hard labor (or a root canal) rather than sit to study for another sitting for the ACT. Hang in there… In the midst of all this studying, don’t neglect your essays they are IMPORTANT!!! Given your aptitude and love of languages, I’m sure you can come up with a creative angle to work.</p>