Chances of getting in??

NHuffer
Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:16:40 +0000

It looks like you’ve got a strong EC background, so that’ll help for sure. As far as your test scores, they’re a little low (but not enough to where you wouldn’t be looked-at), but improving your SAT will help you stand out a bit more.

With regard to your essay, was that written specifically for one of GW’s essays? http://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/essay-questions. It looks like it could be in response to #1 but I wasn’t sure. If not, tweak it a bit to fit that question.

If you have an option to do an interview I’d definitely suggest it. It doesn’t matter if it’s on or off campus- the point is that it conveys interest. The campus tour will also help out, too.

Georgetown and AU aren’t too far off, in my opinion. Georgetown generally will have better academics (although not by much) but its reputation is a little better than GW. I’d say that American, overall, isn’t quite as good as GW for academics or reputation, but it wouldn’t be a huge difference. I think the biggest thing you would notice between the three schools is the student body. Georgetown is the preppiest of the three, American is more of a “quiet” crowd, and GW is a Hodge-podge of everything (preppy, jock, artsy, fashion-minded, etc). When you come for a tour in October I’d highly recommend checking-out the other two campuses. Each have a very different feel. And since you’re coming during the school year vice in the summer, you’ll actually get to see the students.

Good luck, and feel free to shoot me a message if you have any other questions!

-GW Alum 2012