Why I Want To Attend Georgetown University

To the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Georgetown University,

During the summer after my freshman year, I spent three weeks at Georgetown University studying Speech and Political Communications as a part of the Junior State of America program held on-campus. After that summer, Georgetown lingered in my mind as a university that, despite its location in an inarguably chaotic city, felt more like “home” than any other. While I was disappointed to be waitlisted for admission in the Class of 2021, I am still firmly committed to attending Georgetown University as my first choice for next fall and would happily submit my deposit immediately, should I be accepted off of the wait list.

In the recent months since I submitted my application,

While other institutions also offer Model United Nations teams and debating societies, only Georgetown offers the distinct academic and city environment that makes these experiences truly immersive and enriching. The generous opportunities and resources afforded to these extracurricular organizations at Georgetown matter deeply to me because I’ve experienced first-hand the difficulties of trying to get an extracurricular off the ground—in my case, debate—when a school is unable to give due attention to these organizations because of more relevant and practical concerns, like those at Henrico High School about maintaining state

For instance, I’ve continued to work with the Henrico County Public Library system (HCPL) to develop a publicity campaign for the 2017 summer reading program with the unique twist, this year, of incorporating the theme of “Building a Better Tomorrow” through public education and library systems. Moreover, I’ve blended my leadership role in my school’s National English Honor Society with my role as a member of the Leadership Team of the HCPL Teen Advisory Board to initiate a book drive at Henrico High School to benefit East End libraries, which are systematically less well-funded than are wealthier West End libraries. Among the achievements I’ve attained over the past few months, however, I am proudest to have continued work in my role as Captain of the Henrico High School Debate