Hey! I am currently enrolled as a senior in a high school in rural central PA. What are my chances are of getting into Georgetown? I currently want to pursue a degree in political science or public policy, so that would be my course of study in college as an undergraduate.
Objective:
SAT I new: 1340 (R&W: 680, M: 660)
ACT: N/A
SAT II: N/A
Weighted GPA (out of 100): 99.4%
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 30 out of 165
AP (place score in parenthesis): I have taken both the AP Environmental Science (3) AP European History (3) AP United States History (4) AP English (4) AP Calculus AB (2). Also taking this year: AP Biology, AP English, AP Calculus BC, AP US Government and politics, AP Art History.
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP English Literature, AP Art History, AP U.S. Government, AP Biology, AP Calculus BC, band, orchestra, French V, and a class at the local university (Bucknell University).
Awards: National Academy for Future Scientists and Technologists award of excellence, National Honors Society. International Thespian Society. Econ Challenge 6th place. Stock market game 3rd place in PA. Distinguished Honor Roll 6th grade - 12th grade, National French Honors Society.
Subjective:
Extracurriculars: Student director of Fall and Spring Play. Head of Model UN club. Vice president of debate club. Cross-country, Swim team, Track and field. Founding member of Active Millennials for Progress. Ski club. Physics Club. History club. Working towards French Honors Society. Student Council. Jazz band. Brass Ensemble (played at Pennsylvania School Boards Association meeting). Future Business Leaders of America. French Club. Vice President of the class of 2018. Treasurer of Student Council. Internship on a local campaign for township supervisor (30+ hours).
Job/Work Experience: Lifeguard. Summer camp counselor.
Volunteer/Community service: Over 40 hours. Including service at the local food bank, 8 hours, and summer camp. Also a local group I was a founding member of called Active Millennials for Progress, which has successfully achieved getting recycling in our local downtown. Currently AMP is involved in the writing and the passage of a non discrimination ordinance in the Borough. Bucknell Civil Rights Spring Break Trip, 8 hours of service. Also 8 hours of work for Meals on Wheels.
Summer Activities: Working as a lifeguard and a summer camp counselor.
Essays: Adequate, well written.
Interview: No.
Creative supplement: N/A
Teacher Recommendation: Yes
Counselor Rec: Yes
Additional Rec: From 4 others, teacher, counselor, supervisor, and former boss.
Other:
State (if domestic applicant): PA
Country (if international applicant): USA
School Type: Public, rural
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: $160,000/year
Reflection:
Strengths: GPA increase over the high school years, strong teacher recommendations, no need to apply for financial aid, both parents work as profs of education at Bucknell University, strong SAT, very involved in the community and in extracurriculars.
Weaknesses: Not top of class. Mid-range test scores.
Thanks!