What are my chances of getting into my dream school-- Georgetown

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi, everyone! I'm currently a junior attending a small high school in Ohio. My high school is considered to be part of Appalachia; however, my family is not. My GPA by the end of my junior year will be 3.64 uw (3.84 w). I realize that my GPA is considered to be low for Georgetown, but I am involved in multiple school and community activities. My ACT is one of the highest in my high school, but I am working to raise it. I have yet to take the SAT or any SAT Subject Test. Here is a general list of what I have done. Please be honest about my chances, and if you have any advice to boost my application, it would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>ACT: Composite- 31, Reading- 34, Math- 27, Science- 30, English- 31
Practice SAT: Writing- 740, Math- 640, Reading- 680, Essay- 12
GPA uw: 3.64
GPA w: 3.84
AP Courses Taken: AP US History, AP Statistics, AP US Government and Politics, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature (next year)
Honors Courses: Honors Algebra 2, Chemistry, Pre-AP Language Arts, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Fundamentals of Calculus (next year), Advanced Biology (next year)
Extracurriculars: Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Pit Band, Jazz Band, Steel Band, Music Club, Club for International Awareness, Thespians
Other School Activities: Principal's Advisory Committee, Dover City Schools Grading Committee, School Magazine (Photography Editor and Senior Leader), Tutoring</p>

<p>My focus throughout high school has obviously been either English or Music. I am involved in many other school and non-school related activities, so this is merely just a sample. Thanks for the help!</p>

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<p>Georgetown: Reach</p>

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<p>^same</p>

<p>10char</p>

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<p>Reach, but not impossible. Write some amazing essays, and take the ACT again and aim for the perfect score. Then it’s a maybe.</p>

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<p>Would my living in Appalachia possibly boost my chances? I know that I am eligible for full ride at many colleges based solely on that and my course rigor.</p>

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<p>I’d say that, because of your low GPA, moderate ACT, and low practice SAT of 1320, you have less than a 25% chance of getting in. In order to raise that, obviously put some effort into raising those which can have the most significant impact. By that, I mean focus on standardized testing and doing things to make yourself unique. If you can get your ACT to a 33+, SAT to a 1400+, and your GPA to a 3.7uw/3.9W, your chances can improve dramatically.</p>

<p>That’s just my .02$. Sorry if its not what you wanted to hear</p>

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<p>Oh, no, every bit of advice helps! My English teacher and I have been working on my essays, and I truly do love them. My ACT can and will go up. But, no, I’m willing to hear every opinion and piece of advice! Thanks so much.</p>

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<p>Do ACT practice tests at least 10 times in crowded areas like starbucks.</p>

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<p>You’ve been working on your essays over seven months early?</p>

<p>…</p>

<p>I /literally/ wrote my SFS and activity essays the day before the deadline.</p>

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<p>I’m a writer, so if I have time, I will write bits and pieces of the Common App essays and any other supplemental essay. That’s just how I am.</p>

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<p>Yeah once I get the application prompts I’m gonna start right away- get 'em done early and tweak them over the Summer as I get a more objective point of view</p>