@applicant1000 From talking with a student in McDonough, Georgetown only extended transfer offers to about 30 students this last time around (MSB is now the hardest school at GT to transfer into from what I can tell). Your gpa is solid, especially since you’re an accounting major. I think there’s a lot of really good business school applicants, so they have to decide who would benefit and contribute the most by coming to MSB. It’s all about those essays: connecting your personality with the culture and mission at Georgetown.
Just submitted Part 1…guess I’m back for more…
Was in the same situation as @Jacob4815162342 last year…trssnfer wait listed in May, extended waitlist in June, rejected mid-August
Hey everyone! I’m really looking for this thread to tell me my chances. I am desperate to get into Georgetown as a transfer. I applied while I was in high school but was not surprised when I was rejected. Some personal matters got in the way during two different years that made my grades plummet. However, I’ve really gotten back on track while at American University. I am a current freshman applying to Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business.
Profile:
- Socioeconomic background: mid/upper class
- Ethnicity: Biracial (Born in American, father from France, mother from Madagascar)
- Female
High School:
- GPA: 3.06 (again, personal problems)
- No class rank
- SAT I : 2080/2400, 1430/1600 (Without writing section)
- SAT II Subject Tests: 780 (Mathematics Level 2), 740 (Spanish), 550 (US History)
- 15 APs, scores between 3-5
- Activities (There isn't a lot. I wasn't really into activities at my school generally, and with the
addition of personal problems I barely participated in anything)
* Piano (lessons since I was 3, stopped at 9, have taken lessons up again since last year)
* Tutor (variety of subjects for kids of all grades, mainly middle and high schoolers)
* Tennis (lessons since I was 9, stopped at 12, recreational since)
* NSLC Law and Justice program (two weeks during summer)
* Volunteering at local YMCA and middle school I attended (mainly children/camp counselor)
College
- Major: Business Administration
- GPA: 3.93 (first semester, should be around same, if not better, by end of year)
- Activities:
* Piano (again, started lessons again since graduating high school)
* Tutoring (still tutoring kids of all levels but additionally higher level high schoolers)
* Volunteering (multiple days every week at YMCA, local food bank, miscellaneous
opportunities, hopefully Petsmart by beginning of semester)
* Notetaker for disabled kids in my one of my classes
* Fashion Society (attend events)
* Entrepreneurs Club (attend events)
* Accounting Club (attend events)
* Hoping to be a TA next semester for Introduction to Business Statistics
- Hoping to start a campaign for safe driving, still working on figuring out how to do that.
- Also interested in creating car club (I love cars, engines, tuning etc.) but do not know if many kids
would participate
- Have many teachers ready to write great recommendations, both in fields for my major and other
- Believe that I will have moderate/strong essays
- Will have completed 52 credits at the end of the year (31 at American, 21 from AP)
Resume
- Translator for California Builders on and off (when they needed me)
- Volunteer work mentioned above
- Learning 5th language
- French (Native)
- English (Native)
- Malagasy (Language of Madagascar, Native)
- Spanish (Fluent)
- Chinese (Beginner)
My personal reason for transferring to Georgetown is because I fell in love with the school when I visited it. It was already in my sights because of the name and reputation. It is a competitive school that would be great to get a degree from. But upon visiting, I loved where it was (I was to stay in the D.C. area), how it looked, and the people around it. Getting into Georgetown would also be the turning point for me to truly begin a new chapter in my life. The personal happenings that I mentioned happened fairly recently and going to American reminds me of them too much. It is not that it is a bad school but it is a reminder that I was unable to get into Georgetown, as I’d always planned, and the reasons have to do with what I experienced through high school.
I also have some technical reasons for wanting to go to Georgetown. They have majors in international business, which is what I am interested in, rather than a major in business administration with a possible focus in international business, which is what American has. I can also double major within the business school (such as if I want to do international business and accounting), which I can’t at American. They also seem to have a more visible or greater sense of community. Everyone knows about the basketball team and they have shows and activities of all kinds and of all cultures. The fact that American currently has a Title IX on their heads, as well as a recent racist incident, show that there is not as great of a sense of community or enough focus on students and life on campus. There are plenty of events to attend and different types of people to meet but there is not that sense that everyone is connected. The fact that it’s in a much more urban area than American I think plays into that a little. American has easy access to Tenleytown and metro but Georgetown is smack in the middle of DC. I have met and spoken with different alumni that can attest to the fact that students at Georgetown truly feel like they belong to its community. Some of those alumni also spent time studying at American University. Which brings up my other point. Over a single semester at American University, a good number of speakers (about 4 or 5) for classes and events were former students of American but went on to finish their studies and get higher degrees at Georgetown. Some even founded organizations or businesses there. That shows me that people went to Georgetown to reach their full potential, which is what I want to do. It might me more competitive but that is what I thrive on.
Sorry for making this post so long. I just want to give as much information as possible to get as close as an estimation of the chances of me getting in. I don’t even know if my reasons make sense… But if anyone can help or give some information, that would be great!
Thanks!
@LGfromDC hi! So this is just my opinion after 2 rounds of waitlists and eventual rejections…I think you have a chance. Your essays are going to be really important for your application and it’s also probably going to come down to the applicant pool in general which, obviously, you can’t control. I think it’s safe to assume your high school GPA is going to be your biggest weakness and since you’re a freshman in college with only one semester of grades to show, that high school GPA may be your downfall. I know it sucks to think about having to wait another year, but if you don’t get in this round and keep up your great college grades through next year, I think you’ll have a good shot at getting in as a junior transfer.
Keep the hope alive and make those essays count!! You have nothing to lose! Hope we both get good news 
Hey @Brifes ! Thanks for your opinion. It’s really helpful to kind of have at least an idea. You said you applied last year so I was wondering if you could post some stats for everyone to see? And yeah, I’m going to get as much help on the essays I can. I hope we both get good news too!
Hey guys! All of you seem to be talented individuals, I wish you guys the best!
I’m a Freshman at Emory University and am looking to Transfer to Georgetown for their International Health Major in the school of Nursing and Health Sciences. I’m pre-med and realized I did not want to study solely pure science (bio, chem, neuro) and instead wanted to explore a holistic experience of healthcare as an undergraduate, which could possibly later lead me to a MD/MPH program. (The closest thing Emory has to a public health related undergraduate major is a global health minor)
is anyone else looking into this particular concentration?
I feel as though it maybe a long shot but it’s worth a try, right? haha
College GPA: 4.0 (Pre-Med Focus)
High School GPA: 3.87 (UW) 4.2 (W)
SAT: 2190 (2210 Super-score… if they even super-score lol)
Extracurriculars pretty solid: mainly research, clinical volunteering, and residence hall involvement
I’m nervous about my essays but they should come out alright
Recs should be fine
What do y’all think?
I currently go to American University as a Freshman, and just finished my first semester. I am an Economics Major.
College Stats:
First Semester: GPA - 3.855
Microeconomics - A
College Writing - A
Basic Statistics with Calculus - A-
Theories of Democracy (200 level philosophy core course) - A
The American Constitution (200 level public affairs course) - A-
Second Semester: Underway
Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus
Intermediate Macroeconomics with Calculus
Calculus 2
College Writing Seminar
Comparative Politics
High School Stats:
3.52 Overall GPA UW, 4 AP Classes, 5 AP Tests, 1 Dual Enrollment Class (Macroeconomics)
ECs:
High School:
Founder and Head Delegate of Model UN
Champion of Statewide financial and economic literacy competition
Economics Club founding member
Volunteer Work
Worked 20 hrs/week Junior and Senior year throughout
College:
Debate Team Member
Political Affairs Internship with the Borgen Project* (have interview today, but I have a connection to the organization)
AP Scores:
Calc AB: 5
English Lit: 3
World: 3
USH: 4
Physics B: 3
SAT:
730 CR
720 M
So, what would you say my chances are for transferring to Georgetown?
Which school at GT are you applying to, @chubwagon?
Hey all, visited the campus last week and utterly floored by what I saw. Really hope to get in. Slightly different background from the rest, I will be an unusual transfer to say the least. Applying to SFS for either Global Business or IPOL.
College:
Cumulative GPA: 3.8
AA in Business Administration from Valley Forge Military College, Summa Cum Laude, Valedictorian…Class of 2009
Central Texas College- 1 Class, F, 2012
Excelsior College: 3 Classes, B, B, C, 2014
My 7 year detour took me into an enlistment in the US Navy, which I am now ending this September.
Career:
Job: Aviation Structural Mechanic, Petty Officer Second Class (EAWS qualified)
-Work Center Supervisor, Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative, fresh off my second deployment where I lead my work center in over 5,000 maintenance hours, for 100% sortie completion rate (really, about 103 thanks to some interesting flight hour accounting)
-Respiratory Protection Program Manager, where I upkeep and provide training for 200 personnel on respirator use
-And more!
Volunteer:
I have over 120 hours on log tutoring immigrants going for their naturalization
As an excessively non-traditional student, would I even get a fair shake with the admissions board? I know I will have to account for the backslide in grades, but my career had to come first, and I took on way more than I could manage, something I’ve realized and is one reason I’m leaving.
Any good advice on how to cram all this information in?
Would anyone be willing to chance me? Applying to SFS for the International Political Economy Major
University: Top 50 University (known for grade deflation is that means anything)
- Cumulative GPA: 3.95
- Major GPA: 4.00
- Presidential Scholar
- Dean’s List all semesters of college thus far
- Currently a sophomore
Extracurriculars:
- Editor: International Coalition to Stop Crimes Against Humanity in North Korea (ICNK) - South Korean NGO (Summer)
- Vice President of Student Affairs: College of Arts and Sciences Student Government (This Year)
- Senator: Boston University Student Government (Last Year)
- College Government Presidents Council Member: Boston University Student Government (This Year)
- Representative: West Campus Residence Hall Association (Last Year)
- Peer Tutor: Boston University Educational Resource Center (This Year)
- Treasurer: Myanmar Student Association (This Year)
- Bassoon player: Boston University Concert Band (Last Year)
- Other Minor Club Involvement…
High School:
- Unweighted GPA: 3.82
- 11 AP Classes/Exams
- Honor Roll All Semesters
- SAT: 2240 (although, CR was really weak)
I’m assuming admissions don’t really care about High School extracurriculars, even though I have some pretty good ones, so I’ll refrain from listing them here.
If anyone has any comments or advice, I’d greatly appreciate it!
@Jacob4815162342 Sorry, Georgetown College
Additionally, can anyone tell me why there are only slots for four AP/IB exams on the application form? Are those all they consider? Thanks in advance.
@chubwagon you’ve got a decent shot I think, but it’ll come down to your intangibles in the essays.
@Lamorra I think you’re in. Having the duality in military life and your desire to return to academic life is a huge hook from what I know.
@keurimja I think you’ve got a good shot, but would have to know more about your career goals.
@Jacob4815162342 Thanks for your input. How specific do you think I have to be regarding my career goals in my application?
Additionally, given that you’ve applied before, do you know why there are only four AP/IB exam slots on the application form? Thanks again.
@Jacob4815162342 One thing I noticed about my essays, and my application as a whole, is that my intangibles are pretty pointed. My professor rec and my personal essay, as well as the Borgen Project internship, all are focused on my desire for a focus on Economic Development and joining the Peace Corps at some point. Would that give me a boost, knowing that my intangibles are closely related and not just resume builders for the sake of resume building?
@keurimja I was wondering about your career goals out of my own curiosity. As long as those goals and the study preceding them at Georgetown makes sense, then you should be golden.
@chubwagon It sounds good to me. Just make sure that the professor writing your LOR is very comfortable speaking to your abilities, and that the relationship you have with them is genuine. I made the mistake last year of having a professor write my LOR who didn’t know me very well other than inside the classroom. This year I’m having a non-major professor write my LOR because I know she will be able to write more candidly.
You guys are on a good track, just keep on chuggin’.
@Jacob4815162342 could you check out my chances? I posted my stats previously and you seem to know a lot
@Jacob4815162342 @LGfromDC @chubwagon A bit off topic, but do any of you know why there are only four AP/IB exam slots on the application form? Thanks in advance.
@LGfromDC You definitely have a lot going on at American. MSB is a tough cookie to crack… Ask yourself, “If I don’t get in this year, will I still want to apply next year?” I was so sure that I was in last year, and had to wait until mid-August to find out I didn’t get into MSB off the extended waitlist. Right then, I knew I was going to try again, and I think that GT will look at my second application favorably (I didn’t apply to Georgetown out of high school).
My brother went to Kogod and he loved his time at American, so I’m sorry to hear that’s not the case for you. Really focus on the specific things (classes, professors, campus culture) that matter to you at Georgetown. You won’t really be able to include DC as a reason for transfer since you’re already in DC. At this point, I don’t think anything I can say will help you that much, other than: Do you. It sounds like you’re really passionate about going to Georgetown. This is one opportunity in your life, and what matters is that you’re taking it. That’s all you can do, and what comes of it will be secondary to the fact that you decided to apply. Best of luck, I’m rambling like a mad man now…
How traditional should a Georgetown essay be? I know schools like UChicago are notorious for liking non-tradition essays, but I haven’t heard much about Gtown. How many risks can I take?