3 ?s for a WashU student before I commit!!!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>I know this is really old thread, but I’m soooo annoyed at the talk about who has the higher scores??? Who cares? Apparently Wash U does!! In other words, they may be accepting kids because of higher test scores, when other schools are much more wholistic. My nephew got into Wash U with a 35 ACT, but was rejected at other top schools (including notre dame…). Of course he was also full pay, and Wash U is need aware.</p>

<p>He did attend Wash U, and felt like a total outsider for the ethnic reasons the OP mentioned. This kid was very happy to make friends with anyone, but unfortunately, in his words, “they didn’t want to make friends with me.” </p>

<p>Also, top scores don’t mean a whole lot IMO, and many of the top schools are very aware of that…they don’t see a 36 as being any more impressive than a 32. How do I know? My own son had top scores (36 ACT, 2310 SAT) and top grades/toughes classes, but was lacking in leadership and anything TRULY special (like being published) and was rejected at HYPSM and Duke. good for them for not selling out just because of grades and scores.</p>

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<p>lol, whatever.</p>

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<p>Basically, Wash U accepts only based on scores, but at the same time rejects any and all qualified applicants. Obviously.</p>

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<p>Do people spend all day finding posts from over a year ago that they object to???</p>

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<p>As an incoming freshman, are the things mentioned on this thread serious concerns?</p>

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<p>Yes. Get out NOW.</p>

<p>Wash U is a great school and you have absolutely nothing to fear, unless you’re afraid of the next four years being the best in your life.</p>

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<p>a bit (ok, a lot) off topic, but I noticed in the OP’s post that in the religious/ethnic background part they listed “Christian” and “Catholic” separately. You do realize these are the same right? Catholicism is the largest and original denomination of Christianity (over 1 billion Catholics worldwide) and technically everything else is an offshoot, like Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, etc.</p>

<p>Another thing I am sensing so far is that there are a lot of Indian students at Wash U. Which is cool because Indians are awesome. I dont really think any of this makes a difference; everyone is there to learn and have fun and you can learn a lot by talking with people of different races and religions.</p>

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<p>There are Indians at Wash U but the overwhelming majority of Asians are East Asian.</p>

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<p>MN, as someone who was raised Catholic (not so much anymore), there are pretty huge differences between Catholicism and Christianity. </p>

<p>Also, don’t pay an ounce of attention to d101parent. Anecdotal evidence is meaningless. On that note, I won’t offer any of my own.</p>