Is George Washington a Possibility?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I guess I'll start by saying I go to a public high school in Tennessee and I'll be a senior when school starts back in August. I plan to apply to GWU early decision probably for international affairs or journalism. </p>

<p>I'll (possibly) (hopefully) be in the top 10% of my class of around 500. I meet all the requirements to graduate with honors. I have taken the ACT once and my composite score was a 28, and I believe my other scores were reading-33, English-33, math-24, and science-25. I have yet to take the SAT, but I plan to take the Math 1, French, and U.S. history subject tests on October 5 because apparently some subject tests are required for early decision. I don't see myself doing poorly on those. </p>

<p>My unweighted GPA for last year (junior year) was a 3.5. I took 1 AP, 1 IB, and 5 honors classes last year. Next year I'm hopefully taking 1 AP, 4 IB, and a couple scattered honors classes. </p>

<p>My extracurriculars include ten years of piano lessons, during which I was required to play at nursing homes, church functions, and obligatory Christmas recitals. I have also been in honors choir all four years of high school. I am the vice president of my school's Young Democrats club. I am a member of French Honors Society, Tri-M (Music Honors Society) Interact Club, Leo Club, and Habitat for Humanity. I tutor elementary school kids and volunteer at the child advocacy center in my town, but those are my only non-club related volunteer work. </p>

<p>I realize I've typed a lot without even realizing so I apologize in advance, but if you could give me your opinions that would be just absolutely lovely.</p>

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<p>I think you have a pretty good shot if you improve your GPA!</p>

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<p>Thank you! GPA is my biggest concern right now.
Forgot to mention that I attended Volunteer Girls State. That’s a big deal in my state, but I don’t really know if any school outside of TN will recognize it. Oh well!</p>

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<p>GWU ED: High match</p>

<p>You might want to consider U Missouri if journalism is what you want. Is UTN-Knoxville a possibility, too?</p>

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<p>GWU early-d: High Match
GPA is going to be a factor, you may want to increase it.</p>

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<p>I think you have a good chance. Just improve that GPA a bit. Also, make sure that GWU is financially viable since you want to apply early decision.</p>

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<p>GPA is a bit low but not horrible. It is too late to improve it before the application deadline, but make sure that you have a great mid-year report. If it is your top choice consider applying ED.</p>

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<p>ArtsyGirl13- that’s just my GPA for junior year. It would probably be better if I calculated for all four years. Should I do that?</p>

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<p>Yes, they will look at your unweighted GPA for freshman through junior year, though they will place extra weight on your GPA from junior year.</p>

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<p>My GPA for all three years is a 3.65. Any better?</p>

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<p>bump! can i get a few more opinions?</p>