<p>SBmom-
Here's the new thread and I hope lot's of folks can help. My D is a junior now and has been dreaming of Georgetown since she was in 4th grade. She would like to study in the SFS. I can give you some idea of her stats but I doubt they will be all inclusive. Currently she is 7/250, PSAT 212-taking SAT soon, GPA is above 4.0 but not sure exactly where it is. Her transcript looks like mostly As, very rare B, loads of honors courses and loads of AP classes. She has also taken Latin during hs and missed one question on the Nat. Latin exam her freshman year and two or three on last years exam. This years test results are pending (unfortunately she is taking Latin independent this year since it conflicts with chorale- and she takes Latin for the sake of Latin--loves it).
She went to state in Science Olympiad last year and did very well there in a genectics and cell biology segment-loves science for the sake of science--no interest in pursuing career there! Also participates on quiz bowl team, team physics, marching band (tuba), chorale, will be 4 year varsity letter winner in track and Cross Country, team captain for CC as junior. As junior she is student body president and also her class president--has always been part of student government. Going to Buckeye Girls State this summer and very excited about it. Captain of "Relay for Life" fundraiser for cancer cure and has done this for three years. Volunteers yearly at several big races which raise funds for charity. I am writing this off of the top of my head and likely leaving out some things. I will have her add on later. </p>
<p>So- can CC posters give us some great alternatives to Georgetown? That PSAT score will likely be too low for NMSF in Ohio. Would Georgtown look at her? Thanks, Momnipotent</p>
<p>I think she'd have a shot at Georgetown. Other alternatives would be Claremont McKenna in California, George Washington, U of Wisconsin, U of Michigan, Cornell, Macalester, Johns Hopkins, Middlebury, Dicinson, Davidson, Denison, Boston U, and if she'd consider all-female schools Bryn Mawr.</p>
<p>Boston U is big under the radar. Her latin teacher has been talking to her about BU for awhile and she is very interested. She will likely stay mid-west/ east coast. Wants to go out of state though. Thanks Carolyn!</p>
<p>Not any easier to get into than Georgetown, but what about Tufts? I'm a little confused about her interests and SFS - is it politics, foreign language or international relations that she is interested in? One very happy Georgetown student I know was into music, foreign language, and traveled abroad, plus studied at Oxford the summer before senior year in high school - he was interested in the international aspect.
Aren't Boston College and some of the other Catholic schools strong classics/Latin places?</p>
<p>Momnipotent - on another thread, did you mention that financial aid (or merit aid) will be important? this would help posters make the best suggestions. Don't recall if you were concerned that it might be difficult to get FAFSA info from non-custodial parent - in which case merit aid might be especially important. Let us know if any of this is the case, so posters can especially id schools which have reputations for high levels of merit aid.</p>
<p>American could be a good safety, and it also offers some merit aid. Tufts is a good reach school for her. Also consider U Md., where she might get honors college and merit aid. Due to its location near DC, it has lots of very international relations savvy profs.</p>
<p>Back from soccer! Thanks to all posters. She is interested in international studies. Financing will be a huge issue. Kinshasa- thanks for the link. I need to check it out because my D says that Latin will not fit into her schedule next year but depending on this years test score it may be something I would go to GC for assist in working out. She is not interested in studying foreign language-sorry if post is confusing. We have good friends in Baltimore area and I would like to see her in the DC/Baltimore area. </p>
<p>I am grateful for posts which source schools with strong international relations offerings. I can research schools further as they are brought up. After acceptance, merit aid will be the deciding factor on where she will likely go.</p>
<p>I am surprised that BU is as selective as Georgetown. One of the neurosurge residents that I work with is a BU grad and he suggests that BU is known for a very diverse student population---many kids from financially challenged families. I am wondering if any BU students can comment----is the student population diverse in both ethnicity as well as financial background? What about Georgetown in regards to this?</p>