Georgetown Class of 2018 (HS Class of 2014)

<p>Just an idea: we can start posting stats on August 1. Does that sound alright?</p>

<p>@maxwell: I’m sure curious posters could just creep on other users’ prior chance me posts to save everyone some embarrassment and/or self-deprecating nervousness </p>

<p>…but hey 1 aug sounds great to me!</p>

<p>@neon That is logical. I will just go with the flow on this one.</p>

<p>To UChicago person: if you don’t think your app is Georgetown worthy, what do you think about UChicago?</p>

<p>Ha! I don’t think my app is worthy for UChicago either, but I am prone to wishful thinking. </p>

<p>All I know are that my scores are in range and that I can write…so I have a minuscule chance. </p>

<p>Still not sure about Georgetown EA though.</p>

<p>Hi! I go to Georgetown now, and I was deferred EA and accepted RD. It’s impossible to be rejected early, so you really have nothing to lose if you put effort into your essays</p>

<p>@dreaming do you have any tips?</p>

<p>Question: How easy is it to transfer schools once you are accepted/attending? I am interested in the Walsh SFS, but I might want to pursue economics later on in McDonough (or vice versa). </p>

<p>I’m torn between economics and international relations/political science. :/</p>

<p>The economics major is in the College not MSB.</p>

<p>However, you can actually major in international economics in the SFS. The SFS core curriculum is basically lots of economics and lots of Poli sci/IR. You could also concentrate in International Political Economy. So you really don’t have to feel torn because the SFS is the perfect blend of what you’re interested in. Even if you choose a concentration other than I-Econ or IPEC (to International Politics or something), the core curriculum is only one or two courses short of what would be an Econ minor in the college.</p>

<p>Regardless of all that, transferring schools is not too difficult. I was accepted to the MSB and transferred to the college the summer before freshman year (to major in economics in fact!) You have to write a letter to a committee about why. I remember my year, though, that it was difficult to transfer to the college for the physical sciences because they had filled up the program and had limited lab resources.</p>

<p>I guess I’ll start the whole August 1 stats thing:</p>

<p>Intended major: Something in the area of Business, Politics, Economics, and Law. I plan to get a JD/MBA after college or apply to Georgetown Law via their early assurance program.</p>

<p>GPA:
3.7 UW
4.3W</p>

<p>Courses: Always the highest level available, which includes almost all honors and AP courses besides classes like Health, Drama, and PE.
APs I’ve taken:
AP World History - 5
Chemistry - 5
Physics - 5
English Language - 5
US History - 4
I’ll be taking AP Latin, AP Calculus BC, AP Environmental Science, AP Economics (Micro and Macro), and AP English Literature during my senior year.</p>

<p>Class Rank: My school does not give ranks, but I would assume fairly high. We only have about 1 or 2 kids every year with a 4.0 or above but we still have fairly high admit rates for good schools.</p>

<p>Standardized Tests:
2300 SAT (800 CR, 750 Writing, 750 Math)
800 Chemistry SAT II
800 World History SAT II
800 Math 2 SAT II
34 ACT</p>

<p>ECs:

  • Boy Scouts (8 years) - Eagle Scout and Senior Patrol Leader (Leader of the troop)
  • Track and Cross Country (5 years Varsity) - Multiple local awards, team captain, likely to make states every season as a senior (xc, indoor, outdoor) and nationals for both track seasons, good enough to possibly be recruited at DIII schools and some lower level DI programs, could probably walk on to any team and I plan to do so.
  • Model United Nations (4 years) - President and was the first to add a second annual conference to our club’s schedule
  • Founding Member of school meditation club (3 years)
  • Officer and original member of school Pencils of Promise Club (2 years)- raises money to build a school for underprivileged children in Laos
  • Officer in Film Club (3 years)
  • Math Team (4 Years)
  • Habitat for Humanity - spent spring break in New Orleans doing community service
  • French Exchange - was only person allowed to go from a lower level French class</p>

<p>Summer Work:

  • Camp Counselor for 3 years (2009-2011)
  • Tennis Court Manager for 2 years (2012-2013)
  • Worked compiling a research database for a law school over the summer (2013)
    I have saved almost all of the money I’ve made and I plan on using it to contribute to my college tuition.</p>

<p>Awards:
National Latin Exam:
2x Summa Cum Laude
2x Maxima Cum Laude
Cross Country and Track & Field:
3x All League
4x All League HM
Possible All County Senior Year
Possible All State Senior Year</p>

<p>Extra tidbit: my grandfather was a former Congressmen and Governor, but I’m not sure how much that helps or how I could possibly work it in if it does. Any advice there? Also, my aunt and uncle both went to GTown but does that count for anything?</p>

<p>I’m sorry if this has already been asked, but does it really make a difference whether I submit 2 or 3 subject tests? I’m aware that 3 are recommended, though not mandatory, and people have been admitted with less than 3. If it matters, I have taken Math 2 (740) and USH (790), and if I were to take a third, it would be French. Also, I will be applying for SFS.</p>

<p>The language Subject Tests were MADE for SFS applicants. Take it. If you’re applying EA, forget about waiting for the listening version and just take the other one. It’ll really help.</p>

<p>Thanks! I was looking at the placement scale too, so it’s good to know that there is some sort of correlation between the two.</p>

<p>What are you guys going to write in the “special talents and skills” section?</p>

<p>Don’t feel like you have to think of something to write. I left it blank.</p>

<p>I wrote I have a pretty convincing British accent…might add I can read music while in a handstand</p>

<p>About the SATIIs: I’ve already taken the required number of subject tests, but have been weighing the merits of taking a language one. I plan on applying EA and to SFS, but as I take Italian the only time it is offered is in December, obviously too late for EA. Should I take it anyways so that when/if I am deferred it might make my application more favorable? I am starting French this year which is offered at more dates, but I’m sure my language skills won’t be at the level required for the test by then. Also, does Georgetown use the SATIIs for language placement, or is it by their own test? Thank you :)</p>

<p>Fun fact:</p>

<p>I’ve been here a week and I’ve learned the drinking culture is HUGE. I knew people partied, but it’s pretty crazy. I’m sitting in my common room and at least half of the people here must be totally wasted. Awk.</p>

<p>Yikes about the drinking culture…hopefully, that situation will improve once classes start tomorrow. If you do not drink, have you been able to find some people in your dorm who are like-minded? I hope so. Hopefully, your roommate was not one of the wasted ones!</p>

<p>Have a great year. Georgetown is an awesome school…take full advantage of all that it has to offer! If drinking isn’t your thing, there are lots of other clubs/activities that you can enjoy… Good luck!!</p>

<p>HopefulNovelist,</p>

<p>SATII can be used for language placement. My child didn’t take it until the end of Senior year and only for the purpose of placement. He did not have it for his application, and it was fine. He wanted to get the highest score that he could in order to get the proficiency taken care of as early as possible.</p>

<p>Here is some information for you:
[Language</a> Placement Guidelines - Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service](<a href=“http://bsfs.georgetown.edu/academics/languages/placement/]Language”>http://bsfs.georgetown.edu/academics/languages/placement/)</p>