How hard is it to get into American University in Washington, D.C.?
It looks to me like you have a pretty full resume, assuming you are really involved in all those activities. If you have a leadership position in any of your clubs then that will help. It seems to me like you have a shot, but with colleges turning down so many kids these days, it’s hard to say. If you get around 1900 on your SATs would make you a very competetive candidate in my opinion.
As much detail as you can give on the admissions process would be awesome. Does a 3.0 stand a chance if accompanied by a really great essay and a recommendation from an ancient Harvard graduate? He’s a personal friend and very well-known guy. Would that help? I’m a senior now. I expect solid Reading/Writing SAT scores and half credits of AP Lang/Comp, AP Env. Science, and AP U.S. History – I did well in all of them, As and a B – weighted grade in the state of Florida is a 3.34. I’m a member of Model United Nations, Earth Corps, and GSA. Published at the age of 12 for a short story I wrote, topped out of State Standardized Tests in my earlier years…My GPA is lacking, I know, but do I have a shot? I’m very passionate about International Relations and Political Science, which is what American is all about. It’s my dream college, but my apathetic early years may have really skewed my chances. Could I get in? If not, how about FSU and UCF? I wouldn’t mind either of the Florida schools if
( Back ) Answer #1: I dated a chick who went there. She projected most of her dysfunction onto me. That’s probably TMI, but she was pretty smart. I think she was a high school senate page when she was a junior. That kind of stuff helps. Answer #2: It looks to me like you have a pretty full resume, assuming you are really involved in all those activities. If you have a leadership position in any of your clubs then that will help. It seems to me like you have a shot, but with colleges turning down so many kids these days, it’s hard to say. If you get around 1900 on your SATs would make you a very competetive candidate in my opinion.
