Please chance!! ED2 applicant

Colleges & Universities George Washington University
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Hearing back in a week and honestly not confident in my chances, but:

I’m applying to SMPA first choice, CCSA second
My school doesn’t give GPAs, it’s some weird comparative grades thing
SAT: 2000
CR - 770
W - 670
M - 560
2 teacher recs (should be good), 1 guidance counsellor rec
Bad transcripts (as in Cs, Ds and B-s) freshman and sophomore year bc of outside circumstances (explained in additional info) + a school transfer, B student in junior year and almost all A’s in senior year first semester
Very good essay and good supplements (extra one for SMPA)
Interviewed and went very well
Because I entered my current school late, I couldn’t qualify for any APs, but am in honors French (went up 2 levels in one year)
Not as many extra curriculars … Was in 2 clubs junior year and dropped to one senior year, (although my school has a 3 club maximum anyway), have been displayed in exhibitions for my photography

I frankly think best case will be deferral but chance me please!!!

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Even if your school doesn’t give GPA’s GW will probably attempt to calculate one based upon the grades on your transcript.

But anyway, your grades from your first two years are rough; however, schools look at patterns of improvement (which you show) so don’t completely discount yourself on grades alone. I’m sure having your photographs displayed will make you more appealing to the SMPA, so that’s a plus, too.

Overall, I’d say you have a slightly-below average shot for either SMPA or CCAS. It might completely come down to your essays and how you marketed yourself. Good luck and be sure to let us know!