<p>Apply REA then. I know EA doesn’t make it “easier” at G-town, but it shows you interest and puts you in a smaller pool of applicants, so they can spend time on your life story and all. That way you can stand out as a unique person who has been through hard times rather than one in thousands of applications</p>
<p>I can definitely attest to the idea that Georgetown isn’t only about numbers. My sister didn’t have the strongest academic background, she was average, and not by CC standards either. She went to Georgetown. Other aspects of herself were obviously worth more than her scores.</p>
<p>If you want to apply, apply. The only one stopping you is yourself.</p>
<p>I agree with the two posters above me. Georgetown does not only care about numbers, they definitely take other things into account as so many people have such similar numbers. Furthermore, if you want them to look at your whole story, apply EA as it will give them a bit more time to focus on your apps and stand out in a smaller pool with your unique story.</p>
<p>thanks for your comments. I’m applying ED somewhere else. Do you think that UVA is more selective out of state than Georgetown?</p>
<p>I would say they are pretty similar</p>
<p>UVA has a great minority outreach office with many events planned throughout the year. The next one for prospective Latino students is coming up in November. [Fall</a> Blast, Undergraduate Admission, U.Va.](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/FallBlast.html]Fall”>http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/FallBlast.html) I cannot say enough good things about Dean Gregory at UVA. She was amazing about keeping in contact with my son and answering his questions in a very timely manner providing as much information as possible. My son was accepted to UVA but the financial aid package he received was miniscule in comparison to the private universities to which he applied. I know everybody’s finances play out a bit differently depending on income, assets, savings, etc. So, if financial issues are a huge concern you might want to call the office of financial aid at UVA to talk about your specific situation.</p>
<p>I suggest you read the Georgetown admissions threads from previous years… Although the scores seem a bit (or super) intimidating, it never hurts to try =)</p>
<p>As a Latino student myself, it really upsets me when questions like these are posted. I agree with a few of the comments saying that you are using your race, economic status, and life tragedies to get into such a prestigious university. It’s not about what you have been through, but how you have grown from those experiences.</p>
<p>I am a first generation, low-income Latina who spent the first few years of her life selling chickens for a living. While I mention that in my essays, I do not use my life as a way to make the admissions department feel pity for me. I, instead, mention how I have grown from these experiences. I began a program that teaches illiterate Latinos how to read and write because I was once one of them. I am the president of National Honor Society and an officer for other organizations because I want to prove that my background does not define me. My actions define me. I am just as bright as the rest of my predominantly wealthy and educated peers. From what you have posted, I feel like you want to make excuses for your academic standing. That won’t get you into college. If it does, I hope you reconsider attending since they may just be trying to “make” the numbers.</p>
<p>You shouldn’t question whether that will get you into college, PERIOD. If you want to attend Georgetown for all of its qualities, then by all means, do so! But, as I have emphasized in this comment, do not aim for pity from the admissions department.</p>
<p>I believe OP does intend to present his dilemma as a way in which he has grown.</p>
<p>He has faced exceedingly difficult challenges and that is quite a reasonable impact on his academic performance. If despite these hardships he has the ambition to apply to Georgetown and achieve his motivations, I’d say that alone is impressive.</p>
<p>Although it’s true that Georgetown may place a lot of priority into your stats, I believe they also place a lot of importance into who you are as a person. They make you write 3 essays to get a grasp of who you are. </p>
<p>Applying won’t hurt, but as others said, make sure it’s not a pity fest and don’t talk about how your peers had an advantage over you. Remember, Georgetown is searching for pretty top tier students and you want to present yourself as a strong applicant.</p>
<p>YesVee Revived this over-a-year-old thread. why? OP is long gone and has applied, there is no need for this.</p>