Should I apply EA?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgetown University
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<p>Georgetown is the only college I'm seriously considering that offers non-single choice EA and the best college that I feel I have a good chance of getting into with my current SAT scores. In addition, my family has pretty limited funding so if I got in EA I could avoid applying to about 5 other schools that rank below Georgetown on my list and save a lot on application fees. Plus, Georgetown is one of only 2 schools on my list that don't use the Common App and I've already started the online application. I also think having an acceptance letter in hand would be encouraging as I apply to other schools, IF I got in.</p>

<p>The main problem is that my SAT score is 2170. I got a perfect score on the Reading section; in Writing I did great on the multiple choice but only got a 7 on the essay which dragged my score down to 700 and on Math I only got a 670. I'm planning to retake it in December. I'm also homeschooled and I know colleges put extra weight on test scores for homeschoolers. I also can't pretend it wouldn't be stressful to apply for college in the middle of a really busy semester but I could handle it.</p>

<p>I don't want to put all my stats here; I have a chances thread. I will say I have a 4.41 weighted GPA with lots of college dual enrollment courses, I've already self-studied for 2 AP tests with 1 4 and 1 5, I have politics-related ECs (nothing amazing, I did Girls State and I'm an intern on a presidential campaign). I'll definitely be either NM Commended or NMSF and I'll have really great teacher recs for sure.</p>

<p>Can I get in to Georgetown EA? Should I apply?</p>

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<p>Bumping…</p>

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<p>Georgetown doesn’t look at the writing section, so just study hard for math! Also, if Georgetown is your #1 school, you should definitely apply EA. I really don’t see any reason not to, right? However, I suggest writing the common application ahead of time for your other 5 schools. I’m in the same position as you are, and I probably won’t be in the mood to write supplements if I’m rejected.</p>

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<p>Georgetown is one of the few schools that accepts a lower percentage of students EA than RD. GU’s is very picky and only choses the top students and then sorts the rest out at RD. GU is also different, however, because if you apply EA and do not get in that round, you will automatically be considered for RD. So, no harm in applying RD but do not get your hopes up too high.</p>