Can you get rejected from Georgetown early action?

I'm planning to apply early action to Georgetown, but I'm curious about the chances of getting rejected. Can someone share if rejections are common with early action there or what typically happens?

Absolutely, it's possible for students to be rejected when applying Early Action (EA) to any school, including Georgetown University. The EA process, in general, can have three outcomes: acceptance, deferral to the regular decision pool, or rejection.

Statistically speaking, Georgetown does tend to accept a fair share of their class from the EA pool, but it's important to note that they also have a competitive applicant pool, and not everyone can be accepted. Therefore, rejections do happen.

However, it's also worth mentioning that being deferred isn't the end of the road either. Many deferred students end up being accepted during the Regular Decision round.

In terms of what Georgetown looks for, they evaluate applicants holistically, meaning they consider grades, course rigor, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, and extracurriculars. They also place particular emphasis on character traits such as perseverance, maturity, and leadership.

Lastly, remember that each admission cycle can be entirely different based on the applicant pool. Therefore, previous acceptance rates should just be used as a reference point, not a surefire predictor of your chances. The best way to increase your chances would be to ensure your application is as strong as it can be.