<p>Econ classes are only required for SFS, right?</p>
<p>How'd you find out, Tennis? If it factors into the decision making process that heavily then it should be prominently displayed on the transfer website. And the woman I spoke with even said that of course I could take econ classes junior and senior year, they just don't like to do that. I hope that someone else can learn from my (as well as GU's) mistakes. Spread the word to SFS transfer hopefuls. </p>
<p>Do you think that if I took accelerated econ courses 2 now, 2 in the summer they would reconsider? I'd be an econ whiz by then.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for the support. I appreciate it a lot.</p>
<p>Do you think that the econ class was an issue with you because you would be going in as a junior? Perhaps those going in with sophomore standing will not be effected as much because they would have more time to complete the econ requirements? Possible?</p>
<p>okay, so....So far, how many people found out their decisions??? I really think decisions are going to be sent around May 20-25. And we will definitely have wait-lists. Good luck to everyone.</p>
<p>Well, I did a little more research and here is what I found:</p>
<p>Students in the School of Foreign Service complete a multi-disciplinary core curriculum during their first two years of study. Many of these liberal arts requirements can be completed before entering SFS, so students should familiarize themselves with our program as they select courses at their home university. Particular emphasis should be placed upon the completion of course work in a modern foreign language and on completing Microeconomics and Macroeconomics (courses that cover both Micro and Macroeconomics in a single quarter/semester will not be accepted for transfer credit).</p>
<p>Transfer students enter the School of Foreign Service as sophomores. Students must complete a minimum of four semesters and 20 courses at Georgetown in order to receive the BSFS degree. Because of core curriculum and major requirements, many transfer students who have completed two years of college elsewhere still need a total of five semesters to finish up their requirements in SFS. Students who have completed enough requirements and declared a major may request junior standing at the end of their first semester.</p>
<p>Applicants are not required to have studied economics in high school. Students who score highly on the AP exams may be eligible to receive college credit, but it is understood that most students will be introduced to the discipline when they arrive at Georgetown. Students with a strong math background should be well prepared for entry into the economics curriculum.</p>
<p>These four economics courses are part of the core curriculum. </p>
<ol>
<li>Microeconomic Principles (ECON 001)</li>
<li>Macroeconomic Principles (ECON 002)</li>
<li>International Trade (ECON 243)</li>
<li>International Finance (ECON 244) </li>
</ol>
<p>So, obviously if I transferred in I could have taken these four courses especially because two of the high level ones Georgetown would probably prefer to teach anyway. Also, GU recognizes that these requirements may not be met at the time of entry and says that most transfers require 5 semesters to finish an SFS degree. </p>
<p>I'm definitely going to call and ask to "stay in the running." I don't want the woman I spoke with to have only done an initial five minute review and decided that I was a "not-likely." She just got back into the office today so she couldn't have had much time to review it. Plus, the entire process is a comparative one. I just hope that my application still gets a fair shot at being compared to others and doesn't just sit on this woman's desk until June when she files it away somewhere.</p>
<p>Damn SmileDarling, that sucks!! I had a 0.0something in hs, and for all intense and purposes I was a high school drop out. I was hoping crapy hs grades and good college grades would show improvement, and impress them. I applied to the college, but still... Guess I'm goin' to UMD. Hell at least they were willing to talk to you.</p>
<p>so the letter we receive will come in a small package?</p>
<p>apparently last year both acceptances and rejections were sent in a regular business sized envelope. who knows if that's how its gonna be this year.</p>
<p>guys just calm down and wait. lol. georgetown said that its official deadline is june 1st so just take the word for it.</p>
<p>Hey everyone, </p>
<p>I just wrote an e-mail to the woman I talked to and asked her to please let me application still go through the whole review process and not just be "over." I'll let you know when and how she responds. I will be okay if I'm not admitted but I won't be okay if I didn't try anything at all.</p>
<p>^what's her e-mail address?</p>
<p>I don't really feel comfortable giving it out. I don't mean any offense, I just don't think she would appreciate it. The last thing I want to do right now is annoy her when I'm asking for her help.</p>
<p>Were the initials of the person you got the e-mail of RF? I'm just curious, cause if it's the same person then I guess I'll e-mail back.</p>
<p>I called today and they told me that a decision hadn't been made for me yet.</p>
<p>Hey Matt, </p>
<p>No - different initials. Sorry :(</p>
<p>Hey yall,
I was wondering if it hurts your chances to ask of your accpetance decision earlier as you need to sign your lease. I also applied as a senior and although I did not get off the waiting list they said I have transfer priority status. Please let me know if this helps at all. Thanks</p>
<p>I also noticed that on the website it said that in some cases they ask for 2nd semester grades. I was wondering how often they do this. Thanks</p>
<p>Doesn't seem like very often. Most schools are finishing up now, so by the time G-Town had the grades, they would have made their decisions already...perhaps several weeks earlier. I guess there may be some circumstances where they are on the fence though...</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply. Do they usually notify you ahead of time or on June 1st itself</p>
<p>Also, does anyone know the chances of getting into NHS as a transfer</p>