<p>Hey all. I'm just here like all of you, looking to see what schools I have a chance at and what's the best for me. I'm pretty interested in GW, GTown and W&M. The reason I like the DC schools and W&M is my avid interest in politics. I have quite the odd resume, so what I'd like to ask is: Do you think I have a good chance at those three? Regardless of the answer, what are some other schools you think are a match for me?</p>
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<p>-4.0 unweighted GPA, Rank 1.
-1860 SAT score (Only took once - wasn't my best day, may take again. I know you people will hit me for this one through your screens.)
-Triple officer: President and founder of SkillsUSA chapter, Historian in SGA, and By-laws chairperson of NHS. Ran for state SkillsUSA officer but lost election.
-200~ volunteer hours at a hospital and summer camp for developmentally disabled children.
-Speaker on the advancement of public education and founder of an organization relative to that.
-Blues guitarist, two years. (Weekly lessons and practices.)</p>
<p>There's always a problem though. Up until the 11th grade I was a home school student. The organization I did that from did not offer AP classes (they didn't even have a grading system, only credits). So my 9-10 HS transcript looks like a jumbled mess of credits in seemingly random classes. I planned to take some AP courses when I came to public high school, but unfortunately this year I had to complete their "required for graduation" classes. </p>
<p>So, as it stands, I have no AP courses. And my senior schedule only permits two: AP Calculus and AP Literature. I take an advanced anatomy/physiology class (with a very rigorous workload) at the joint technical school in my county for two periods a day which awards eight highschool and four college credits in science upon completion. (4 semester class, 2 periods a day, so really 8.)</p>
<p>Do I still stand a competitive chance? Or is this lack of AP classes (and face-punch-worthy SAT composite) enough to turn me away?</p>
<p>I don’t think the lack of AP classes will be an issue – colleges want to know you took advantage of the environment you were in. So an explanation of that should be sufficient. That said, how is your GPA of 4.0 calculated (which years are included), and what is the size of your HS class? </p>
<p>Your SATs will probably make Georgetown out of reach. Not as sure about the others, but you definitely should take it again.</p>
<p>Have you considered a school like Dickinson? Strong in political science, good network of alumni in the DC area.</p>
<p>Since GPA does not exist in The Learning Community International (homeschool company I used) it is only for my Junior year. And yeah, I knew GT was probably reach, but GW is still very good in my eyes.</p>
<p>I’ll look at Dickinson - Thanks!</p>
<p>Edit:</p>
<p>The 50% for GW and W&M is 1200-1390 and 1250-1460 respectively. I have a 1260 CR & Math combined.</p>
<p>You want to be above the 50% mark (middle of that range if possible). So your odds are not great for either GW or W&M based on test scores. Which is why you probably want to study and take the test again.</p>
<p>Look into American University in DC. I think you’d be a match there, certainly more than Georgetown. I think you also have a fair shot at GW. What was the breakdown of your SATs?</p>
<p>AU’s curriculum is secular, I don’t think you have to worry about their religious affiliation at all. There are no theology class requirements or anything like that.</p>
<p>Georgetown is a Jesuit institution with rules against selling birth control on campus and crucifixes in the classrooms, so not sure why you would think AU is more religious. (Or maybe you have something specific against AU’s Methodist affiliation?)</p>
<p>When we visisted AU we did not get any “religous” vibe from the campus at all.</p>