msb - is it hard to get in

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgetown University
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<p>hi you guys and thank you for clicking. Here are my stats</p>

<p>Status: Asian Canadian</p>

<p>Gpa: 3.63-Freshman, 3.58- Sophmore, 3.5- Junior, Senior- Getting a 4.0 right now, hoping to stay there but will probably drop to 3.8
Average (86%)
Currently Taking 4 aps</p>

<p>Sat: 730 M, 600 Cr, 680 Writing
Sat II: About to take (Projected 750 in Math IIc and Physics)</p>

<p>From the most prestigious private school in British Columbia, Canada</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:</p>

<p>Varsity Tennis (4 years)
Club Hockey (4 years)
Numerous piano awards (Provincial standing)
Numerous band awards (Nationals)
Senior publisher for school newspaper
150+ Community Service (includes working with esl kids and cancer patients)
Part-time Math Tutor
Part-time Piano Teacher
Provincial Chess Qualifier
Numerous Provincial Math awards</p>

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<p>No, it's not that hard to get into.</p>

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<p>so what are my chances</p>

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<p>Those SATs are a bit low for Georgetown, they tend to put an emphasis on them in terms of admissions. I'd say you have a decent shot, depends on your essays and other stuff.</p>

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<p>im planning to retake my Sat I's again.. I was wondering is it true msb likes international students from private school</p>

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<p>it's not like MSB is an easy school to get into. It may be a little bit easier but it shouldn't be characterized as like THE way to get into Georgetown. The difference is pretty negligible</p>

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<p>Yeah, there really isn't any significant decrease in the overall stats of MSB vs SFS or COL accepted students, if anything its slight.</p>

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<p>do you have any stats on admitted students to msb as opposed to students to the college?</p>

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<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=123727%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=123727&lt;/a>
Stats for early from last year. A lot applied to MSB</p>

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Yeah, there really isn't any significant decrease in the overall stats of MSB vs SFS or COL accepted students, if anything its slight.

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<p>I beg to differ. I got the stats from 2006 right here. My counselor gave me these. </p>

<p>SFS-Students in top 5% of class that got an 800 in CR 120 applied/77 accepted
MSB-Students in top 5% of class that got an 800 in CR 16 applied/15 accepted</p>

<p>SFS-Students in top 5% of class that got 700s in CR 511 applied/196 accepted
MSB-Students in top 5% of class that got 700s in CR 185 applied/118 accepted</p>

<p>SFS-Students in top 5% of class that got 600s in CR 283 applied/59 accepted
MSB-Students in top 5% of class that got 600s in CR 238 applied/102 accepted</p>

<p>SFS-Students in top 5% of class that got an 800 in Math 68 applied/47 accepted
MSB-Students in top 5% of class that got an 800 in Math 35 applied/25 accepted</p>

<p>SFS-Students in top 5% of class that got 700s in Math-422 applied/187 accepted
MSB-Students in top 5% of class that got 700s in Math-258 applied/149 accpeted</p>

<p>SFS-Students in top 5% of class that got 600s in Math-403 applied/86 accepted
MSB-Students in top 5% of class that got 600s in Math-176 applied/71 accepted</p>

<p>Just for other stats one person got into each school being in the 5th decile of their class, so for all those who doubt a low GPA isn't killer, it is. </p>

<p>4th decile-4 got into SFS out of 120.
-6 got into MSB out of 102. </p>

<p>BTW, Georgetown in general got 1,272 applicants ranked #1 in their class and accpeted 54% of them. 546 applicants ranked #2 and accpeted 38% of them. 461 applicants ranked #3 and accepted 31% of them. Top 5%-32%, 2nd 5%-12%. </p>

<p>If you want me to give you guys the rest I can, they put it in a nice little table.</p>

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<p>I wasn't talking about the acceptance percentages, obviously it is harder to get into the SFS because more people in the ranges apply, but what I am saying is I don't get the impression that to put you in the running, it takes significantly more for SFS as opposed to MSB. I think those are kind of two seperate ideas.</p>

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<p>I feel you.</p>

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<p>the table would be great :)</p>

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<p>I agree with C-Revs. The numbers get you into the game, but once is gets down to choosing the schools, applicants have the best shot at whichever school they are the best fit for. This will best be determined by the essays, ECs, as well as perhaps demographic data.</p>

<p>One other thing to consider for those who may not be the best fit for SFS at the stage of the game, but think they may have an interest in International Relations. Apply to the College or MSB and then if still interested in SFS once at Georgetown, tack on a fifth year and get a Master's in Foreign Service. This combined program only takes 5 years and could be a good option for those who are a great fit for the College or MSB, but not SFS at this time. Another option is the International Business Diplomacy certificate given by the SFS. I believe both MSB and College students can enroll in this certificate program.</p>