George Washington University

“Don't worry about itSep 13 2004Other
Don't worry about it. I had a gpa of 3.8 and one extracuriccular activity. keep your grades up and don't flunk the sats, and you'll be fine.
SAT: 1350 Female

“I didn't put THAT much effort into my applicationSep 07 2004Biology
I didn't put THAT much effort into my application. A decent SAT score (1200's), a solid GPA (3.7) and a good essay did it for me. I did not visit the campus until after I got accepted and I did not interview.
SAT: 1230 Female

“Hmmm getting into GWAug 04 2004Other
Hmmm getting into GW. Well there are really a ton of way to get into the school. Honestly its not that hard at all if you are a good student and do several things. 1)Definitely get an interview with GW reps. that come to your high school 2) Definitely get an interview with someone in the admissions department 3)Start writing your essays early so that you can have people look at them 4)Make sure you stand out in your essays and interviews in a positive and interesting way 5)Dont tell the admissions department why GW is so great, tell them why you are so great and belong there. You are basically showing you are a match for the school 6) THIS IS IMPORTANT! Make sure you get a business card from each "important" person you deal with and write them a quick professional thank you letter. That is real big because they will see you name around a lot and you wont just be another number and test score.
SAT: 1180 Male

“GW's becoming more and more competitive as it becomesMay 27 2004Communications
GW's becoming more and more competitive as it becomes more popular. Last year (when I applied--2002/2003), there were about 700 kids on the waiting list. This year, there are 2000. I wasn't on the waiting list, but I know a friend of mine who was right-out rejected, and she had a solid GPA and SAT score. So grades and tests are not all that counts! I got a 1420 on my SATs and 700+ on my SAT2s, but I had a 3.3 GPA from high school (i went to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Tech in Alexandria VA-- www.tjhsst.edu)! My extracurriculars, recs, and essays were my strong points. GW really likes to see extracurriculars-- especially community service and anything having to do with leadership. Your recommendations and essays are also important! And being a minority is definitely an advantage!so don't forget to check that box in the race/ethnicity section. lastly, you might be qualified but you are put on the waiting list or you still don't get in. tons of people are qualified but it gets to a point where admissions just has to pick and choose b/c there's not enough space in the class for everyone. if you get put on the waiting list, write a letter re-stating why you're so interested in the university and why you are a good candidate. i would also recommend calling and asking for an interview-- the more interest you show, the more admissions will recognize your name and want to accept you. good luck!
SAT: 1420 Female

“Did what the application said, never even did anDec 26 2003Other
did what the application said, never even did an interview and still got in. i recommend students stay in highschool and fill out the application. don't bother doing the early decision, if you are of average intelligence you will get in. this school is pretty easy to get into, don't stress. Also, forget about your SAT score; its no big deal; besides if you can't get at least a 1200 you have some serious learning and or mental problems.
SAT: 1320 Female