Help me sleep well at night.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgetown University
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<p>I feel like I've got a pretty decent shot, but the anxiety is eating me up.</p>

<p>White Male from very competitive Maryland public school (top 2% in the nation is the figure the administration likes to throw around) applying to the College EA, looking to major in Government </p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 UW, 4.6ish W
Rank: Tied 1/390
SAT: 740 M, 690 CR, 760 W (1430/2190)
SAT II: 720 Math 2 (Retook in November), 640 Biology E (Eesh... Biogolgy isn't really my thing). Took Literature and Math 2 in November and feel very confident about scores in 700's</p>

<p>Will have taken 7 AP and 11 Honors courses by graduation. National Merit Commended</p>

<p>Georgetown application looks like this:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Soccer - 4 years, 20 hrs/wk, 45 wks/yr, Captain (JV:10, Varsity:12)</p>

<p>Newspaper/ Journalism - 2 years, 10 hrs/wk, 36 wks/yr, Opinons Editor (12), Creative Writing Editor (11), Editorial Board</p>

<p>SGA - 4 years, 5 hrs/wk, 36 wks/yr, Treasurer (12)</p>

<p>Volunteering/ Community Service - 4 years, 5 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yr, National Honor Society (11, 12)</p>

<p>Lacrosse - 2 years, 20 hrs/wk, 36 wks/yr, Varsity Letter, 3A State Semifinalists</p>

<p>Amnesty International - 2 years, 3 hrs/wk, 36 wks/yr, Executive Board (12)</p>

<p>Other activities listed: Youth Religious Group, Model UN, Tour Guide</p>

<p>Employment Experience Listed:
Warehouse Laborer, 40+ hrs/wk, 7/2005-8/2005
Construction Laborer, 40+ hrs/wk, 7/2004-8/2004</p>

<p>Special Talents:
Teaching self Arabic
Playing billiards
Playing guitar, piano, and harmonica
Snowboarding</p>

<p>Essays:
Short essay is about the significance of the bond my dad and I were able to make through him coaching my youth soccer teams. Very personal. It actually made him cry, and he's quite the tough guy.</p>

<p>First essay was about experiencing Israelis' faith during a time of war while counseling for a camp in Israel this past summer and realizing the importance of faith in modern times. I was very proud of the product and feel it is very candid in expressing my thoughts.</p>

<p>The interest in studying at GU essay was less personal, but I spoke about why I enjoyed m government and history courses in high school and my interests in pursuing internships in DC, Middle Eastern affairs, etc. </p>

<p>I feel like I have a pretty good chance, but I'm still extremely anxious about waiting another month. Anyone care to tame my fears?</p>

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<p>hey man im just as in the dark as you but... looks like you got a really really good shot... good luck... hopefully we'll both be unpackin our stuff there next year.</p>

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<p>Sounds like you have a very good shot.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys. The whole process has been a series of "yeah, I'll get in" and "I don't have a chance in hell" feelings. Georgetown is my top choice and I think I made that pretty evident in my interview (read: I said, "Georgetown is my absolute number one") so hopefully that'll persuade admissions.</p>

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<p>how would that help u</p>

<p>any1 can say that</p>

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<p>Your interests and stats are strong-you have done your best, and are entitled to "ask"...now its up to admissions...all you can ask of someone is their best. You have done that-now BREATHE!</p>

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<p>Haha, oh, I know. It was only for psychological well being.</p>

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<p>Public or private school? Cause if its public I have a feeling its either Whitman or Wooton...</p>

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<p>Nah, I don't go to either of those, although I wouldn't mind going to Whitman.</p>