Georgetown University ~ Chance Me? :)

Applying to College
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I'm really, really hoping to get into the Georgetown School of Foreign Service. Please be honest and tell me what you think my chances are?</p>

<p>White Female, Florida</p>

<p>GPA: 3.89 unweighted, 4.89 weighted</p>

<p>SATs: 750 Writing, 680 Math, 720 Reading</p>

<p>SAT II: 720 Literature, 730 US History, 740 World History</p>

<p>APs: Human Geography (4), Biology (3), World History (4), US History (5), English Language (5), Psychology (5), Environmental Science (4)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
4 Years of Varsity Cheerleading, 1 year Co-Captain
4 Years of Model United Nations, 2 year President
National Honor Society, 2 years
Varsity Dance Team, 2 years
Academic World Quest, 3 years, 1 year Co-Captain
Competitive Dance, 2 years</p>

<p>Part time jobs:
State Farm Insurance Receptionist
Model at Abercrombie and Fitch</p>

<p>Awards:
Laws of Life Essay Finalist
One 3rd Place, One 2nd Place, and Three 1st Place MUN awards (one of which was at Georgetown)
4th Place Essay (out of 400)
Laureate Scholar
Outstanding Representative (1st Place out of 120) at Florida Girls State
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Semifinalist</p>

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<p>Oops, almost forgot:</p>

<p>Senior Schedule:</p>

<p>AP Macro
AP US Government
AP Spanish
AP Literature
Anatomy (H)
Marine science (H)
AP Art History</p>

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<p>Have you considered applying EA? I’d say you have a good chance but applying EA could help you even more.</p>

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<p>I have considered, actually. You think that’ll make me look more interested?
And thank you very much!</p>

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<p>Looking at your resume, I would say you have an excellent chance at getting in. Your application has numerous strengths and no apparent weaknesses. Your extracurriculars show a lot of variety and dedication and that’s a big point for the Admissions Committee.</p>

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<p>You will definitely get in, I’d bet money on it. Your participation in Model UN is especially impressive since you were president 2 years and won many awards, and your participation in cheerleading and dance will also look really really good. You have an awesome gap and awesome sat scores. I’d see no reason why you wouldn’t get in unless you totally bomb the application, which i doubt. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t say she’ll DEFINITELY get in. Keep in mind that Gtown does not consider the Writing section of the SAT at all (which is your strongest section), so, while her SAT is still quite good, it isn’t guaranteeing acceptance, either. All in all, I think that you have a good shot of getting in (solid stats, nice ECs), but, as nina said, I’d apply EA</p>

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<p>Thanks, you guys, I really appreciate the honest feedback! I’ll definitely apply EA :)</p>

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<p>Can Georgetown really avoid the writing section? I know they say they don’t consider it, but having a 750 on there definitely can’t hurt.</p>

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<p>okay chance</p>

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<p>While you still have to submit the SAT score report, there is not a section for SAT Writing on their application. So they will completely ignore it (whether it be an 800 or a 200)</p>

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<p>Oh, and I also have 500+ volunteer hours. Hope that’ll help me!</p>

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<p>Scrivener, something tells me that a 200 would raise an eyebrow or two. You’re probably right that a high score won’t help awful much, but a low score could definitely be a red flag for the committee (even though officially it shouldn’t be)</p>

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<p>^ JGator I think you hit the nail on the head and agree that a low score would send up a red flag. Admissions will receive all SAT scores and then super score them with the CR + M but they can hardly ignore the writing. When I visited Gtown for information session and tour, we were told that the writing score is treated much like an SATII (which are recommended but not required). I would think that it is another measure the ADCOM can use to assess your academic potential. </p>

<p>Hypothetical situation: Just say the ADCOM is on the fence about two applicants vying for the last spot to fill the class. These two applicants have exactly the same CR/M & SATII scores and very comparable EC’s with the same outstanding essays. One has a 610 W and the other an 800 W. With no other way distinguish the applicants, I’ll bet they choose the one with an 800.</p>