<p>SATs: 1250, which I will admit, is rather low…
GPA: 5.2w, 3.2 uw
Rank: 11%
SATIIs (Also on the low side, I’m afraid. I have always struggled with multiple choice type tests… Which is why I consistently perform better in IB classes than in AP classes): MathIIc - 580; Writing - 650; German - 650.</p>
<p>IB Diploma Candidate Courses:
- IB English HL
- IB Environmental Systems SL (tested, score 5)
- IB Psychology SL (tested, score 6)
- IB German Language B HL
- IB 20th Century Topics HL
- IB Math Methods HL</p>
<p>Additional IB courses (for certificate):
- IB Physics HL
- IB French Language SL</p>
<p>APs (already tested in):
- German: 4
- English Language & Comp: 5
- Psychology: 4</p>
<p>APs taking this year:
- Calculus BC
- Gov’t & Politics
- Comparative Gov’t
- French</p>
<p>ECs:
- Lacrosse, varsity
- NHS
- German Club President
- Student Council Secretary + Internal Affairs officer
- Model UN Secretary
- Weekly volunteer at therapeutic horse riding facility
- Website design for school
- Debate club
- JSA</p>
<p>I have GREAT teacher recs, and I solid essay. </p>
<p>I wrote my essay about growing up as an American abroad. I specifically spoke of cultural tensions that arose around 9/11 and the Iraq invasion in my international school in Europe, hoping to highlight my “internationalism.” Figured I might as well since I’m applying to the ESIA. Also highlighted that I speak 3 languages fluently, and am proficient in a 4th.</p>
<p>So… Chances?</p>
<p>I think you have a good chance of getting in. The only thing that will hinder you is probably as you said, your SAT score.But you<code>ve taken very rigorous courses and solid EC</code>s which will probably compensate for the low score.
One thing I noticed… how can Math Methods be HL? It<code>s SL… I think. And how did you manage to take so many IB courses with AP? I</code>m just wondering, not questioning you…
Anyways, good luck!</p>
<p>Oh, right… Math Methods is indeed a SL. My apologies.</p>
<p>Essentially, there was an administrative mixup at my school and they ended up enrolling me into eight IB courses, which is why I’m forced to take two as a certificate.</p>
<p>As for the IB/AP issue… Since the # of students at my school taking IB is quite small, many of the SL courses are coupled with APs (the only difference being that IB students are required to come in after school for additional teaching). Ergo at the end of the year, you can test in both IB and AP. Furthermore, AP Gov’ & AP Comparative Gov’t are a combined class at my school…</p>
<p>I think that you have a very solid chance. GW looks at each applicant holistically, and will definetely look past the SATs(which is in their 25% range anyways). The rank is a little disappointing, only because they really like people in the top 10%. However, they LOVE IB-diploma candidates. Your EC’s and life-story is solid. I would admit you! </p>
<p>=) </p>
<p>Much love and good luck!</p>
<p>I was in the top 50% (and just by .03 points) EEK! and got in ED (but to CCAS). My point is GW will look at the whole person, which is great. One number means little to them.</p>