<p>Hi all, I'm new to posting but have been avidly reading various topics. I just wondering if you all could give me a spot of advice.</p>
<p>Background info/stats. Basically I graduated from hs in '03 from a canadian hs (I am canadian), was in top 10%, 4.0 gpa, tons of ec's (president of amnesty since grade 10, musical, improv, one act play, varsity soccer, debate, etc. etc.) though my ACT's are only a 30. I went to Queen's University (which is one of the top cdn. uni's along with mcgill and u of t) who had a first year abroad program in England. So my first year of university was here in England. I then went back to the cdn. campus for my sophomore year but was desperately unhappy there (didn't really connect with the prof's but did some politics ec's like Model UN and international relations club) so I picked up and moved to London (England) where I've been working full time in an office job. My major at uni was political science with a minor in german. </p>
<p>So I have been out of uni now for about 1.5 years. I'm also very involved in fashion and have taken evening courses while at uni and while out of it in various fashion programs at prominent fashion schools (central st.martins and london college of fashion for those who know) and major online fashion forum. I'm really quite keen to go to Georgetown (which I know a few of you go to) or even gwu. </p>
<p>I'm not as interested in knowing whether or not you think I have a good chance because I know sometimes these things are random and my grades/scores aren't uber strong but more importantly what I should highlight on my application? I never knew the dean of my university or connected with any prof's (which is part of the reason I didn't like the school!) so I'm a bit worried about that hurting me. Should I highlight my 'life experience'? Will it be viewed negatively that I left university? What are peoples general thoughts on what I should focus on, on my app? Also, should I mention that while I was at uni. my parents got divorced and I was diagnosed and on medication for depression (which I am now off of?). It seems quite personal but it didn't contribute. I know this is more than a bit long winded but any thoughts or advice would be appreciated! Thanks!</p>
<p>Meg</p>