<p>So I'm wondering, what school is the easiest to get into at Gtown, and which one is the hardest? Specifically between McDonough and Walsh.</p>
<p>This has been debated ad nauseum, and at the end of the day, it really doesn't matter. No school is alike so you should just apply to the one that sounds best to you.</p>
<p>Walsh is definitely the hardest. It has an acceptance rate of about the same as the College (somewhere around 20%), but the applicant pool is of a much higher quality.</p>
<p>Well I think that we should all stop asking as well as answering questions such as the one posed by the OP. </p>
<p>If you are looking for an easy way to get into a high quality school such as Georgetown, then you obviously are not sure of the skills and intellect that you possess. </p>
<p>This may seem hard to believe or understand, but the Adcomms can definitely see right through whatever facade you erect to gain admission. The schools were designed to attract individuals that are interested in the programs that are offered.</p>
<p>When I was at my GAAP weekend a few years ago, the student that was giving us a tour provided me with a piece of information that all applicants should be aware of.</p>
<p>The applications are not just read by admissions counselors. There is a panel that reads every single application. The panel is comprised of a few G'Town upperclassmen, a couple of Deans that are specialized to the school that you applied, and a few admissions counselors.</p>
<p>That being said, it is very simple for them to see right through your fake attempt to gain entry into a school that has higher admissions rates. My tour guide said that if they detect falseness, then the application is automatically tossed into a "separate" pile. </p>
<p>If Georgetown is really your dream school, then I do have a few bits of advice for you.
1. Be true to yourself and apply to the school that suits your needs the best.
2. Make sure that your application highlights the type of individual that you are and shows that you have character. Being a Jesuit Institution, Georgetown shows a lot of interest in individuals that exhibit superb character.
3. The most important part of the application, in my opinion, is the essay. Make sure that you spend a great deal of time writing and re-writing your essay. Other than the interview, this is the only true image that they will get from you. I personally wrote great essays and had sub par standardized tests scores. I really do believe that they put great emphasis on the essay.
4. Be yourself!!!! They love it.</p>
<p>I apologize if it seemed like I was being harsh or anything but you should all know it for what it. I do wish you all the best of luck and look forward to seeing you on the hilltop. If you have any questions then feel free to PM me. Take care.</p>
<p>GAAP weekend a few years ago? <em>raises an eyebrow</em></p>
<p>My mistake, I meant months lol</p>
<p>I have a problem with your analysis.</p>
<p>I, for example, would like to major some combination of Econ and Philosophy. I can't decide between the College and SFS. I am also currently the captain of my school's Policy Debate team and love the content and structure of the system which also provides ample material for the SFS essay.</p>
<p>Questions like the OP allow me to see the difference in life styles between SFS and the College, and how choosing one makes a difference on my life.</p>
<p>Smoke and Mirrors, </p>
<p>If that is the case, you should not be asking which is harder to get into. That has nothing to do with a difference in "lifestyles"...the questions you should be asking are about the curriculum, the requirements, the personality of the students, etc.</p>
<p>If you want to major in Econ and Philosophy, the SFS is probably not for you. You cannot double major in the SFS. There are a lot more requirements and less room for exploration. In the College you could do some sort of double major. The closest you could get in the SFS is a major in IECO and a certificate in Social Political Thought.</p>
<p>Perhaps then, the better approach would be to ask "What is the difference between an Econ major in the College and an IECO major in the SFS?" The beginnings of these questions can be answered at the each school's website, which has the requirements for both. </p>
<p>I'm sorry if I have come off a little short, but this question gets asked SO FREQUENTLY and it is never productive and always results in some degree of animosity (usually between the College students and the SFS students). There are a lot of differences between the two and both are amazing at what they are designed to do. How hard one or the other is to get into should not weigh into your decision at all.</p>
<p>I didn't post this just so 'i could apply to the easiest school'. </p>
<p>The main reason is I'm going crazy wondering if I should do Accounting/Intl. Business or Intl. Economics. They are in different schools, therefore, I'm wondering which one would suit me best. I really can't decide so I thought maybe I would just apply to the easier school and start from that major. If only they didn't ask which school you plan on applying to in the Personal Data Sheet. That is the root of this madness.</p>
<p>So, if anyone is either in the business school or an intl. econ student, please PM me!</p>
<p>Economics and business are really VERY different, and people who are suited for one often are not suited for the other...if you're having trouble deciding between Accounting and International Business and International Econ., I think you need to learn more about the fields. Economics is a far more numbers-based, scientific field, whereas business has a lot more to do with interpersonal skills and pure entrepreneurial drive.</p>