maybe a shot?

Colleges & Universities A-Z George Washington University
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<p>Applying to: George Washington University, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), University of Delaware, and Towson University</p>

<p>:: Background ::</p>

<p>Ethnicity: Caucasian (German, Italian)
Sex: Male
Residency: Maryland
School Type: Public, ranked 250-ish on the latest national high school rating report
Intended Major: Political Science
Hooks: Eagle Scout (hook?)</p>

<p>:: Stats ::</p>

<p>GPA: 3.0 unweighted (out of 4)(from last year)
SAT: 2230 (770M / 730CR / 730W)
Class Rank: 120 out of 485 (top 25% of class)</p>

<p>:: AP Classes/Scores ::</p>

<p>AP Statistics - sophomore year - 3
AP Calculus AB - junior year - 5
AP English Composition - junior year - 4
AP US History - junior year - 4
AP English Literature - senior year
AP Calculus BC - senior year
AP Economics Macro/Micro - senior year
AP Government - senior year*
AP Computer Science - senior year
AP European History - senior year</p>

<p>:: Extracurriculars (Grade Level of Participation) ::</p>

<p>Boy Scouts of America (6-present)
MD Youth & Government (9 – Present)
-Member (9)
-Delegation Vice President (10)
-Delegation President (11 - Present)
French Club (10 - 11)
Peer Tutoring (12)
Snow Club (10 - present)
Young Republicans (11 - present)</p>

<p>:: Awards/Achievements ::
Eagle Scout with 4 palms (2009)
AP Scholar Award with Honor (2010)</p>

<p>:: Community Service ::</p>

<p>peer tutoring at my high school, 100+ hours logged through Boy Scouts</p>

<p>:: Work Experience ::</p>

<p>Cashier / Pharmacist Tech. at Pharmacy (2010 - present)
Porter at grocery store (2010)
Lawn cutting (2005 - present)
Inventory at auto parts stores (scattered 2005-present)
Soccer Referee (2007-2009)</p>

<p>Recommendations: Great teacher recs (1 from principal), decent counselor rec</p>

<p>Essays: good-great</p>

<p>Any opinions? Tips?</p>

<p>Post a link if you want me to chance yours.</p>

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<p>I would like to say that you have a pretty good chance! The only thing that catches my eye is your GPA. 3.0 is good, but with your senior year course load, try to swing that above 3.3.</p>

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<p>I’d say YES! Your “lower” GPA in my opinion is more than offset by the rigorous course load and the high numer of AP’s taken.</p>

<p>Your high SAT’s also corroborate this and help “offset” the GPA!</p>

<p>That being said - better GPA senior year a good trend to acheive.</p>

<p>CJ</p>

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<p>could I maybe get some new opinions on myself? I’m worried I don’t have a chance at GW and I really want to go there</p>

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<p>bump please</p>

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<p>Your stats seem good, but with schools like GW it’s hard to tell because you don’t always know what admissions are looking for. And we also can’t read your essays, did you interview? because that could improve your chances. But either way, decisions are coming out soon so you’ll find out soon enough! Good luck!</p>