How hard is it to get into the school of journalism and public affairs?

Colleges and Universities A-Z George Washington University
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<p>I'm applying for Political Communications...is that alot harder to get into than the regular college?</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 equivalent (5.84 of a 5.9 weighted)
SATs: 2250 (CR 800, M 700, W 750)
SAT IIs: Math II 790, Lit 790, US His 780
Class Rank: 2/350</p>

<p>EC's
-Captain of Academic Decathalon (1st Place Speech, Interview, various other awards in the state)
-Captain of Debate (currently ranked 1st place)
-Tennis for 3 years (state champion JV Team)
-Managing Editor of Newspaper (Winner of Columbia Press Awards)
-Governor's School for International Studies
-NHS
-World Language NHS
-Class Officer
-Student Ambassador</p>

<p>Comm Service:
-CCD Teacher & Counselor for Mentally Handicapped Children at local YMCA</p>

<p>Awards:</p>

<p>-1st Place St. Peter's Oratorical Contest (Biggest Oratorical Contest on the East Coast)...won $10,000 and donated half to the Pat Tillman Foundation
-1st Place Speech in the State for Academic Decathalon
-Speaker of the House at CYLC
-Many other smaller oratorical/speechwriting awards</p>

<h2>-1st Place Voices of Democracy</h2>

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<p>I've heard it's a lot harder but you have excellent stats so I'd say you have a good shot.</p>

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<p>I would defintely highlight your school newspaper experience. Students accepted to SMPA as freshmen all have some experience in news and media.</p>

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<p>anyone have any other thoughts?</p>

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<p>uh, yes, please don't apply because you'll make my stats look like garbage. thanks.</p>

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<p>SMPA is a match - good shot</p>

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<p>any more ideas?</p>