<p>I was wondering if Georgetown would be a good school for my personality. I want to major in science (most likely some kind of biology) but I don't know too much about the science program...heard it's good though. I'm very involved in music and wanna continue in college. What kinds of oppotunities would there be available for me there? Also I know that the study abroad program is one of the best in the nation, and I definitely plan on doing that. Just for reference, my GPA is 4.0 uw and I have a 1410 SAT (720m, 690v) and 800 writing, 790 math2c, and 680 us history. I'm looking for a "reachy-match type school, since I have a few pretty far reaches, and then a lot of low matches and safeties. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>I think Georgetown would be excellent for you! I am going to Georgetown next year (I was accepted but deferred). There is a program called Howard Hughes, in which you do intensive research (you pick a research project and carry it out with faculty supervision for three years). It can help get you into top MD or PhD programs. </p>
<p>As for music, I think that there are several opportunities. If you go to the site <a href="http://www.georgetown.edu/undergrad/bulletin/AMTHcourses.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.georgetown.edu/undergrad/bulletin/AMTHcourses.html</a> and scroll down, you'll find several music course descriptions. </p>
<p>Definetely do apply, and you can always visit to see if Georgetown is what you're looking for!</p>
<p>thanks a lot for the info! anyone else? do you think it would be a reach? or more of a reachy-match?</p>
<p>gtown is a reach for everyone.</p>
<p>well what are they looking for? will having an SAT score (1410) that is slightly higher than the average help much? what % chance do you think I have?</p>
<p>Hmmm..there was some site which had the emphasis and SAT & GPA & Teacher Recs are under "Very Important" and (extra currics might be up there too, or in Important) and then "Important" had interview and something else.</p>
<p>I don't remember what site it was, I don't think it was Princeton Review, but I could be wrong. </p>
<p>What is the average SAT score, anyway?</p>
<p>SAT score is NOT THAT IMPORTANT. If you have above a certain number, they move on and look at your other stuff. They just want to be sure that you're in a range.</p>
<p>manderz-- on the Princeton Review "Best Colleges" list, Gtown's avg SAT is listed. i don't remember exactly what it is.</p>
<p>manderz - I dunno the exact average, but collegeboard says that the mid 50% is 1290-1460 (if you add up the mid 50 for verbal and math, so this might be a little off), so I'm assuming the average is somewhere in the high 1300's...</p>
<p>so what kind of chance would I have? (I'm also applying to Stanford ea, Columbia, Northwestern for my reaches, so do you think I'll get into at least one of those?)</p>
<p>You have a decent chance, of course we'd all say that about ourselves. It seems that Gtown thinks very highly of class rank...what's yours?</p>
<p>1 out of 220 or so, but I share this with 3 others...</p>
<p>Georgetown isn't a Match for you at all...it's a Reach. Your class rank is good but you're hurt by the fact of such a small class size...1/800 gets a lot more attention than 1/220. (See A IS FOR ADMISSIONS et alia.) Just for one of many data points, your SAT Math score puts your odds at less than one in three and same for your Verbal and that's for those in the top 5 percent of their class. Of course, there are <em>many</em> factors they will consider.</p>
<p>i had a 1480 and did EA and got deferred and rejected...</p>
<p>220 is not a small class size...</p>
<p>What were your stats like LG? Class rank and ECs? Because those play a big part too. What university are you attending now?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>--Lauren</p>
<p>From what you guys have said about SAT scores it seems to me like if it's in a certain range they won't look at it again (like between 1300-1450). If your SAT is higher than that (in the 1500s) can it be an asset then, or is it still just a boundary thing that gets you into the next round of discussion (ie. if you have higher than a 1300 they will continue looking at your app and will never discuss SAT again?) I'm asking because my SAT is 1520 and it's one of the best things I have going for me. My interview went very well and I have a 3.8 unweighted GPA, but my ec's are not spectacular (very heavy emphasis on musical performance). </p>
<p>Any input is greatly appreciate...do I have a shot? I know it's a reach for everybody, but would I be in the group of people realistically considered for admission?</p>
<p>Um, yes, 220 <em>is</em> a smaller than average class size. Not as small as class size under 100, which really puts a drag on class rank calculations, but still enough that it's a thumb on the scale. You will find this in multiple sources...easiest way is to find a link to an Academic Index calculator and see what variations of class size do to the Index calculation with all other factors being equal. There was a link to such a calculator on the old CC board but I haven't seen one here. If memory serves, a class size around 350 or 400 starts being pretty "normal" and getting class rank of 1 in a class of 700+ starts to be boffo.</p>
<p>Kiki, I think you're right around the edge of having solid-as-far-as-these-things-go SAT scores. 1540 or so seemed to be where the dramatic lines was for HYPSM admissions on the board last year and G'town is just a hair less competitive. But it is a case that it seems that scores put you into the selection pool and then other factors come into play for the actual decisions.</p>
<p>While Georgetown is looking for students with good SAT scores, they definitely look for a well-rounded person as opposed to a person with super stellar test scores. I know plenty of people who got less than 1300 on the SAT (myself included) who are now attending Georgetown. And I also know of plenty of people with 1450+ who have been rejected. There is no clear cut definition to what colleges are looking for. You can have a 1500 SAT and Georgetown (or any other good college) will still be considered a reach.</p>
<p>The Dad, curious as to your qualifications on college admissions?</p>