Oh, but another... Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z American University
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<p>I know these boards are full of chance threads, so I thought I’d join the party. Plus, I have just submitted my application and I can’t decide whether or not to apply ED.</p>

<p>all right, </p>

<p>BASICS
female
white
public high school, Illinois
first generation
full senior course load (AP Bio, AP Gov’t, AP English, Pre-calc, Honors Spanish 4, Advanced Engineering 4, P.E.)</p>

<p>STATS
GPA: 3.675 UW, 4.25 W
ACT: 28
Rank: 75/500 (based on weighted gpa; will increase drastically next year)
Total # of adv. classes: 3.5 APs, 10 honors</p>

<p>ECS
Spanish Club (11,12): Secretary, Treasurer, President
Debate (9,10,12): Member, Captian
Speech (11,12): Member
Yearbook (9-12): Staffer, Section Head, Editor-in-chief
Link Crew (12): Leader</p>

<p>ORGANIZATIONS
We Are Green: founder, president
Young Politicians of America
Young Democrats of America
National Society of High School Scholars
National Honors Society</p>

<p>INTENDED MAJOR:
History and Poly Sci w/minor in Environmental Studies</p>

<p>WORK
maintained job for a year working 10-20 hrs/week</p>

<p>I can’t decide between UVA, W&M and American. Any advice?
I plan on going to law school after UG. I would really like to get into Georgetown or UVA, if not one of the ivies. Would it be better if I got my UG degree from a higher ranked school or is it just gpa and lsat that really matters?</p>

<p>Anything would be helpful. :D</p>

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<p>anybody have any thoughts?</p>

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<p>oh how i remember being in your position last year at this time. expect things to get worse before they get better, then in may a huge weight will be lifted off your shoulderss....yet i digress as i prepare to move into au in 15 days..</p>

<p>you have a great shot, they like to see political activites (#1) poltically active school. email them, alot. show interest. make a connection/relationship with an admissions person.</p>