Help Advice needed for GWU

<p>Well I have a very low GPA and i was wondering if this basically killed my chances into GW. I Applied Early decision to GW with a 2.3 high school GPA. However I did get 2100 on the SAT and I have numerous extra Curriculars. I've recieved many awards, organized many spelling bees and other academic activities for school. I also have 4 years of sports. I have 1000+ volunteer hours in just the 4 years or high school. I guess my low GPA is because i never paid much attention to/cared about school until middle of junior year. I didn't realize the importance of highschool. I really wanan go to GWU, i've visited 9-10 times. I have an interview coming up soon. I'm an indian kid, US citizen, lived in MD for nine years and 8 years in Va, where i currently reside. So please tell me, Do i have ANY chance of getting into this school?</p>

<p>99% of GWU's freshmen were in the top 50% of their class, and 88% were in the top 25%. Your SAT is good, but GPA and class rigor count more. It's definitely possible, though.</p>

<p>well i am currently taking 3 Ap courses and i have taken a college course at a local community college over last summer and gotten 6 college credits already. I also interned at Lincoln Financial for one summer. Basically i need tips on how to increase my chances. i heard that if the interview goes well that increases your chances dramatically, is that true? Anyone here go to GWU?</p>

<p>Can you afford GWU? Yes, interview will help, being able to pay for it will also help....</p>

<p>yea i don't need any financial aid i can pay teh tution in full. I'm not applying for any extra money.</p>

<p>help anybody?</p>

<p>sejay - there's a reason behind the 2.3 gpa - you didn't like to study much. Now, that's all fine and well - a personal decision, but study habits don't grow overnight. So most competitive schools are going to look at what is changed now - and you will have to convince them. Who knows on well you can persuade them? GW is a competitive place - to be taken seriously. </p>

<p>Rather than fixate on one school, why not look at a school that is a fit? That is - a school that will give you some breathing room to develop some consistent habits (you may have already developed them - but if so, you haven't been at it long). Have you looked into the Montgomery County scholars program? It includes some time in Cambridge, and may be an attractive choice.</p>