<p>You’re in pretty terrific shape overall. I have a daughter who was admitted recently to the SFS through Early Action. Try to improve your SAT score if at all possible and by the way, Georgetown requires 3, not 2, SAT II test scores so plan accordingly and take another in early fall. She had a similar GPA (4.54 at the time of application) and an indexed ranking of 3rd. Her test scores were strong (2340 on SAT and 2350 on Spanish, Lit and Math 2C SAT II’s combined). She is a full-IB candidate with strong EC’s, but frankly, yours are even stronger. Your natural leadership is very impressive. Good for you! Elaborate on these in your application to show your increased responsibility and ownership. </p>
<p>All of the above is great, but when my daughter and I attended the Georgetown Open House/admit days in late April, the assistant dean of the SFS told those admitted students in the audience that “you were admitted because you demonstrated a profound interest in international affairs.” This is critical. </p>
<p>My daughter wrote her extended essay on a topic related to international issues dealing with national security. She had also attended a leadership conference in D.C. over the summer that focused on national security. </p>
<p>When you ask your teachers and counselor for the letters of recommendation, they’ll ask for an EC resume to reference. Make sure you also ask them to please emphasize your interest in international affairs. Your initiation of your school’s Model United Nations Club is a wonderful example. Your EC’s are great and your natural leadership is evident throughout all your activities. Although you have many strong political and government related activities, keep focused on the international interest. </p>
<p>Also, we believe my daughter’s proficiency in a foreign language was huge in her acceptance. By the end of her junior year she had completed four years of Spanish and had received a 5 on the AP test and a 7 on the IB/SL test. She had also spent the summer before her junior year studying in Spain. The SFS requires its students to be proficient in a second language, so demonstrating this in high school is significant.</p>
<p>Don’t underestimate the importance of the essay(s) in all your college applications. Georgetown requires three: a personal statement, one that discusses an activity in which you’ve been most involved, and the SFS specifically requires an essay on a current global issue and why you consider it to be important. Try to consult any students you know who have already applied to G-town’s SFS, especially if they were successful in their admissions. </p>
<p>If you can get all your ducks in order, especially your testing, I would recommend applying Early Action. I think you’re a strong candidate who will shine in the early pool which is historically smaller but more competitive. </p>
<p>Remember to keep your GPA up, finish out your testing or retesting, choose your rec letter writers carefully and don’t be shy about your mentioning your intnat’l interest, dazzle the admissions folks with strong essays, emphasize your interest in international affairs and your language proficiency (include those Latin and French honors and any test scores that you have at the end of your junior year) everywhere and anywhere you can. Good luck!</p>