Hey everyone! Considering applications are due on 11/1 and decisions come out 12/15, I figured it’d be nice to start a thread. Good luck to everyone! Georgetown is my top choice! Looking forward to seeing if I get in early!
I’m applying EA as well! Good luck!
I’m applying EA as well. I visited this past Tuesday and loved it. Have to work on those essays though…
I’m applying EA! Good luck to everyone! Out of curiosity, what school is everyone applying to?
Hi I’m applying EA, and I am wondering for those who have filled out the second application…
There are only six activity slots, which isn’t enough for me. It also says I can attach a resume, and my current resume is neat and accurate, but not in an official resume format. Should I make a formal resume? Thanks!
Anyone else submit for Gtown EA yet?? I did several days ago-So so nervous for dec 15 but lets get this thread going . When is the earliest decisions can be released?
I’m submitting mine on Sunday. Where else if everyone applying?
I’m applying EA too! Planning on submitting by Sunday. Just wondering…for the “Why Georgetown” essay, the word limit is “approximately one page”. does that mean it’s okay if it’s 2 sentences longer than a page? i’ve been trying to cut it down but can’t
I am applying on Sunday too. Two sentences longer than a page can’t possibly be a big deal. My personal statement is 630 words…haven’t finished the “why” one yet
I will be applying Sunday to the School of Foreign Service. Good Luck Everyone!
So nice to see a thread started 
I’ll be applying to the School of Foreign Service, good luck to you all!!
Hi everyone! It’s nice to have a place to chat on this topic! I’m applying to Georgetown College as my first choice.
Good luck, everyone! Only a couple months left to go!
how much do you guys think subject test scores matter?? they obviously want us to take them but do you think a bad score would make/break you??
for the early round, unfortunately, you need to have a 33-35 ACT to be in the clear. Subject tests are more of “Checking the box” and won’t hurt you unless you don’t have 3 or score lower than 600.
@dancelover123 After talking to my counselor, it seems that 700+ is typically wanted. People with scores in the 600s get accepted all the time though (and even lower). Honestly, I think it just really varies from applicant to applicant depending on how strong someone is in the various areas of his/her application.
I’m a little worried because I couldn’t take the subject tests due to natural disasters, but I notified this of course. I just took the Nov. 4 tests and sent it straight from the test center, so we’ll see!
@maddyduv I’m applying as a Government major in the College. It was a really hard decision since they don’t allow double majoring between schools, but I ultimately decided to stick with the College.
@aleg Northwestern, Princeton, Yale, Harvard, Penn, Fordham, UT Austin, American, and a few others. I literally have no hope for the ivies, but I’m kind of just applying for the heck of it, lol
@canigetahoyaa SAT IIs are really just another way for admissions to see what you’re capable of. For example, if you’re a good applicant, but maybe on the weaker end of who they usually accept, these tests are another way for you to prove yourself to admissions. However, if the scores are low, they MAY doubt your ability a little bit.
From what I’ve heard, they won’t “make” or “break” you but it’s kinda just another thing to make them “lean” toward yes or not. Not a defining factor, however.
If you took an SAT II in the same subject that you took an AP in, for example US History, and you got a 5 on US History, but a 600 something or lower then the 5 and an A in the class proves your capable, but maybe if someone didn’t do well on US history but did well on SAT II, well, you get the point.
I know every school says it does a holistic review, but after talking to current students at a summer program, they said that based off the people they’ve met, georgetown really does do a holistic review. For example, this one girl said she’s met people who’ve had 3 something weighted gpas in high school who weren’t athletes and didn’t have hooks. Rare? yes, impossible? No
sorry for the tangent. Basically, just try not to stress and try your best.
Also, remember, that most students in their classes were admitted through the regular decision pool. A very small portion is admitted from EA. If deferred, just study for SAT IIs and send them in between Jan-early March
@justliviglife haha wow I’m applying as a Government major in the college as well! I also had a tough time deciding because I had my heart set on the SFS, but I felt like my ECs weren’t focused enough on IR (I didn’t discover my love for gov’t/ IR/ politics until it was too late) What a coincidence! Good luck!
@maddyluv Good luck to you as well! I’ve been thinking of internally transferring once I’m in if I end up not liking the College.
I’ve heard mixed things about internal transfers into the SFS. I’ve heard it’s hard, but I’ve also heard people have had no problems doing it. The big problem is that there are a lot of requirements for SFS students, so even though it’s technically allowed for non-SFS students to register for certain courses, because SFS students are required to take them, it’s really hard to get a spot in the courses as freshmen (I could be wrong).
“We think you will love the College, too, but we know that your intellectual interests can take you in lots of different directions, and there is an intra-university transfer process. All students are required to remain in the school to which they matriculated for the first year of study, so the earliest students can apply is at the end of the spring semester. We recommend that you take some time to get settled academically in the fall, but you can discuss with your dean if you have an interest in another school/program and want to take courses that will help you to explore that interest.”
That is directly from the Georgetown website; however, I’ve heard of someone transferring before freshman year even began…hmmmm
This is from The Hoya, “I showed interest in the classes the MSB provided, and I had a pretty good GPA. It’s not difficult at all,” Barile said. “I’m glad I transferred — I think it’s a better fit. Since I had already taken some of the core classes the MSB offered, I’m not behind in the curriculum.”
Transferring into the School of Foreign Service is comparable to the MSB’s process. Interested students are encouraged to begin the transfer process early in the fall semester, however, to ensure that they will be able to meet the school’s extensive degree requirements and graduate on time. The SFS was unable to provide internal transfer statistics."
I’m pretty sure the “Fall Semester” part is referring to sophomore year. The things is is I was interested in graduating early if not on time. We’ll see I suppose.
I’ve actually heard of someone transferring from the College to SFS then back to the College, haha.
I’ve heard the College is kind of the base of Georgetown and the flexibility of the curriculum is what attracts people.
The Hoya even says “Jessica Ciani-Dausch, an academic counselor for the College, said that many students transfer into the College because they want more freedom in their curriculum or have chosen a different field of study. Students are often apt to select a specific major too early, according to Ciani-Dausch…We consider [Georgetown College] as sort of the home-base of the university. We don’t want to turn people away from a good Georgetown experience.”
Hmmm it’s all very interesting and I know I’m getting way ahead of myself, but I previously did research to make sure the option is there.
I think I’ll end up loving the College if, by some amazing miracle, I am admitted. I’ve always wanted to major in Government, so I think I’ll be happy.
On the bright side, you can get a lot of IR jobs with a gov. degree + there’s always a masters.
Anyways, good luck to you! I hope everyone on this board gets into their dream school!
Good luck everyone!!!