<p>I know it's relatively low, but I've had rigorous schedules and my weighted GPA is 4.4, plus my high school is very competitive and awarded at state levels. I'm currently a junior; I got a 33 on the ACT's, which is on the higher end of scores for GU, so could that make up for the lower GPA? My EC's are strong, I'm a minority, I can get great recommendation letters, and hopefully the essay goes well...plus I'm taking around 5-6 SAT subject tests this year which I believe I can get over 700+ on at least 3</p>
<p>I don't think the GPA properly reflects my abilities as a student, as I used to be get straight A's, but I have been going through severe depression for the past year which has really affected my motivation/effort. I don't want to throw it out at universities as an excuse and I definitely don't want to burden my family by bringing it up, but they keep telling me that the 3.7 will ruin my chances at getting anywhere. I know Georgetown is a reach regardless, and that I still have time to bring up my GPA, but it's my first choice and I'm wondering if I still have a solid shot, or ruined things already with it.</p>
<p>Any insight would be super appreciated.. thank you so much!</p>
<p>A 3.7 GPA is not AWFUL, but for a college like Georgetown it could definitely hurt your chances.Your ACT is very good, and will definitely help, as will your SAT subject tests (if you do get above a 700 on all of them). </p>
<p>If you feel like it is necessary, you should tell them that you went through depression. If it was self-diagnosed, though, I would probably refrain from mentioning it, as TONS of students use depression and illness to lie about bad grades. </p>
<p>Don’t think that you don’t have a shot. If you get good recs and write good essays, you still may get in. </p>
<p>It’s self diagnosed, but I’ve always lied on the depression screenings they give at the doctor’s office. If I’m completely honest the next time I go, I could get a diagnosis for sure but I’m worried with exactly how honest I should be, seeing as revealing anything about suicide/self-harm will cause unnecessary issues. I definitely don’t want to throw excuses at them; that would be a last resort if my chances are severely diminished by the GPA, so I’ll just try to boost my EC’s and grades as much as possible.</p>
<p>Thank you for your answer, it was really reassuring to know not all hope is lost with GU </p>
<p>My daughters classmate got into Georgetown with a 3.8 UW and 32 ACT so certainly not impossible. She graduated from a private school in north shore suburb of Chicago. </p>
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