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George Washington University

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Your Combined ACT:
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SAT Math + Verbal:
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Your Chances at GWU
(on ACT score alone)
Your Chances at GWU
(on SAT score alone)
Men
Women
# Applicants
8,895
12,861
# Admitted
3,187
4,010
% Admitted
35.8%
31.2%
% Overall
33.1%

Students who got into GWU:

Tips mention: Interview (24), ACT/SAT (28), Grades (41), Sports/Extracurriculars (23), College Essay (25)
I did well onJul 09 2011Political Science
I did well on ACT's and SAT's, but I think what really helped me to get in was my college essay. I recommend to prospective students to not goof off the last semester of senior year. Still make sure you are doing well, and make your essay explain who you really are.
ACT: 29 SAT: 1920 Male
Comments about getting in:Sep 02 2010Math
Comments about getting in: I did very well in high school and my SAT score was high. I recommend requesting an interview and PERFORMING WELL IN IT!!! Why do you want to go to GW? They will ask! You'd be surprised how many students request an interview and can't talk lucidly about the school...
Female
I had A's and B's in Honors and APAug 04 2010Business - Management and Administration
I had A's and B's in Honors and AP classes in high school. I had a high ACT score and a ton of community service hours and held multiple leadership positions.
My essay is what really helped me out when it came to getting into schools, and getting scholarship money. It was titled "The Importance of Giving Back" and was about how volunteering helped build my character.
Spend a lot of time on your personal statement, write it about something that you feel like you didn't get to tell the admissions office about through the rest of your application. Get it edited by at least 4 people, and make sure you are really proud of it, and that it represents you. I think the essay is something that a lot of students don't spend enough time on.
Good Luck!
ACT: 31 SAT: 2040 Female
I recommend a good track record in community outreachApr 02 2010Public Health
I recommend a good track record in community outreach and civil service. Being an integrated and active member of your community is very important to GWU. I studied abroad and involved myself in many diverse activities in high school.
SAT: 1975 Female
GW was one of my safety schoolsJun 01 2009Psychology
GW was one of my safety schools. You'll need a 30 ACT and a 4.2 to get in. That's the average at least.
ACT: 32 Female
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