What are my chances of going to college at Georgetown University in Washington?
I really want to go there I still have a few years till college (I’m 14). I get Bs and As. So what are my chances getting into that college?
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
not enough information.
Answer 2 :
Since you are only 14, your chances are pretty good IF you get very good grades. Georgetown's acceptance rate is only a 20% which is very low (meaning it's very hard to get in). Get all As from here on out, and take all AP (advanced placement) classes if you can. Take at least one foreign language.
Answer 3 :
Depends on how many B's and A's and the rigor of the subjects you take. If they are highly rigorous subjects such as calculus and you get virtually all A's and hardly any B's (a GPA of about 3.8 is considered what you need to be competitive at elite schools like Georgetown) then you have a shot. Even then your chances will only be something like 20-30% (it not as bad as Ivy's - but its close). Your sats need to be well over 2000 as well (preferably over 2200). If you wish to go to an elite school then the only advice I can give you on subject selection other than rigor is to do calculus. Elite schools usually don't actually require certian subjects just a few recommended ones. But of the few that do calculus is often one of them eg Calc-tech, Harvey Mudd and Wharton at Penn require it. Georgetown is not one of those schools (it has a few required subjects - which is a bit usual and calculus is not one of them), but since it is so hard to get into you should have a backup plan. Check out: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3736&profileId=0 http://www.enotalone.com/article/18690.html Thanks Bill
Answer 4 :
Good grades are important, but also make sure you take enough rigorous classes in high school. You will probably want to take more than the minimum recommended #. It is a very competitive school. Good SAT scores will also be important. Check out their admission's dept. website. http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/applying_firstyear_preparation.cfm You are smart to start thinking about this now, but don't get obsessed with only one school. There are probably lots of good schools for you. Keep your options and mind open. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Good luck.
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