<p>Currently I’m a high school junior. As of right now my grades are improving exponentially, however from previous poor grades in the last two years, I have roughly a 2.6 GPA(weighted). However i do have some good EC’s. Recently I’ve founded a club at my school educating my peers about the stock market and other finance related topics. In this club we also practice investing, have guest speakers, and learn investment strategies. In addition to this I am also on the Fed Challenge team. This is a club that learns about the economy and competes at a state level in a competition hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. I am also in the Italian club. Outside of School I try to get in community service when I have time, as well as being a member of my local church’s catholic youth group.(will soon have a leadership position) This group does many things mostly related to helping our local communities. Also I’m not sure how much this matters but I also was able to get a School board policy revoked at my school, the policy being that every student who does not pay an activity fee must pay $60 to join. This policy discouraged many people from participating in activities outside of school. As for my SAT scores I plan to take them soon. I’m expecting to get something near an 1800, as a receive lessons weekly. Also I know I can get great letters of recommendations as well as show strong interest in the school. Please let me know what you think my chances are. PS- I know my chances are slim to none but I’m just wondering if I have a shot.</p>
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<p>Honestly, I hate the concept of chancing. The admissions process is so unpredictable, having fellow applicants tell you whether or not you have a shot at getting in is pretty ridiculous.</p>
<p>However, there’s 600+ views on this and not a single response so I guess I’ll give it a go.</p>
<p>I think you already know academically, you’re not in a great spot. But, I think if you push for an amazing SAT score (or try the ACT) you can show your intelligence.
With that, play up your ECs. Write amazing essays. Have incredible rec letters. And SHOW INTEREST.
Call, email, visit multiple times, interview…do everything you can to show GW it is the ONLY place you want to go (if it is).</p>
<p>Best of luck :)</p>
<p>Thank you for a fair and polite response. Honestly it’s the first one I’ve seen in some time.</p>
<p>Not a problem. People can be rude and pretentious…perhaps to dissuade people from applying only to benefit themselves.
If you work hard and are genuine, you just might get in :)</p>
<p>Very true. Now I know you said you don’t like the whole idea if chancing, but you seem more informed than the average user on here. So I may as well ask. Do you think i might stand a better shot at Fordham?</p>
<p>I’d help if I could!
I only know what I know about GW b/c I’ve spent a ton of time going through previous years’ results, tons of visits, and serious digging on every GW website I could find</p>
<p>Fair enough, thanks for your help.</p>