How am I doing?

KayleyFC
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:19:45 +0000

I disagree with Fenris. According to the CollegeBoard, the middle 50% of GWU students have SAT scores of only 1790-2060. Of course, you want to score your highest, but it is a grand exaggeration to state that an SAT score of 2200-2300 is required for admission.

Josh, you are still early in your high school experience so there is no reason for you to feel like GWU is unattainable. Overall, you are on the right track. Your Freshman year GPA will hurt you, but as long as you improve your grades and can explain the bad beginning then you should be fine. Make sure you challenge yourself academically, either through AP/IB or honors courses.

Your clubs are decent. I would suggest going for a position in FBLA. I am a DECA state officer and it is a very strong position to have. Of course, I’d be happier if you joined DECA and got a position there. ;] But, from an objective viewpoint, being an officer in either organization will strengthen your application - whether on the school/chapter or the state level is up to you.

Track is good.

As for your background, it is also good. First-generation should help you a little with admittance and can help a lot with financial assistance, depending on which scholarships you apply for. Your heritage will not necessarily strengthen your application; however, your ability to speak multiple languages will.

You are also doing well with showing interest in the school.

Anyway, that’s my evaluation for now. You are doing pretty well if you want to get into GWU. Just make sure to boost your academics a little. Also, even if you don’t want to become a writer, work on your writing a little bit as I said in my other post, since writing is an important form of communication and your application essay can make or break your admittance.