<p>Hey guys, I'm filling out the WashU questions on the Common App and I'm having some trouble, which sounds stupid but it is what it is. ^^;</p>
<p>Basically you have to fill in your first choice of school, and then second & third choices. However, I am only interested in the School of Arts & Sciences, so I don't have a second or third choice. Should I put it for all three mandatory slots, or? </p>
<p>Also, I would like to pursue a pre-med path, but I know that WashU must get a ton of pre-med applicants. Do you think it would detrimental to my chances to put that as my goal? Or should I leave the spot blank/pick something else I am also interested in?</p>
<p>I would just put the School of Arts & Sciences as your first choice and leave the others blank unless you’re genuinely interested in Business, Architecture, etc. as a possible major/minor down the road. It is true that WashU receives many pre-med applicants, but I don’t think it’s detrimental at all to put that as your goal. WashU tries to recruit a pretty well-rounded class but if that’s your passion I doubt it would affect your chance of admission. Best of luck with the college application process and feel free to PM me or ask on here any questions you may have!</p>
<p>I agree with Carpe Diem- my son is attending WUSTL this fall (majoring in Classics and going the premed route). It is an amazing school with very friendly people. As a parent, I don’t think he could have made a better choice. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.</p>
<p>Hey guys, thank you both for the informative responses! carpediem, unfortunately the fields for 2nd & 3rd choice are mandatory - that’s what’s causing me some confusion. I don’t think I can leave them blank. Maybe someone will be able to clear this up for me down the road.</p>