Accepted Students: Congratulations !

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<p>Hi dawncoming,</p>

<p>Congrats on your acceptance!
Regarding your question, you could ask the administration. The staff is really nice.
Alternatively, WashU has a solid reputation for being one of the most gorgeous campuses around the nation! And you cannot find healthier, more delicious meals anywhere else, nor more comfortable dorms (I heard that the new dorms on the South40 this year get memory foam) Also, the following points on the list are a very accurate representation of WashU undergrad:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/washington-university-st-louis/684907-101-reasons-attend-washu-5.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/washington-university-st-louis/684907-101-reasons-attend-washu-5.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you can’t visit, hopefully you can read up on the numerous visit reports made for WashU. Let me know if you have any questions about the campus or student life!</p>

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<p>Oh hi again pixeljig!! </p>

<p>Okay, here are my answers to your questions:</p>

<p>How big are the core classes and how is the faculty?
I know your son was accepted into Computer Engineering, and I think engineering class sizes might be medium to small. It’s the Arts and Sciences core sciences that tend to have larger class sizes. Examples (these numbers are approximate):
Gen Chem I: 600
Gen Chem II: 500
Orgo I: 250
Orgo II: 200
Physics I and II: about 100-150</p>

<p>These are the largest my classes have ever gotten. Every other class I have taken (and I HAVE taken quite a lot, since I take about the full course load every semester) has ranged from 7-50 people. There are ample opportunities to get to know your professors really well. For example, my premed friend told me she had around ten letters of recommendation from professors who have all known her for at least 2 years. </p>

<p>How is the faculty?
Teaching ability- I would say 90% of my professors are stellar teachers and mentors. There are always a few professors who–let’s just say maybe they are too brilliant to be coherent :wink: But the mass majority of all the professors I’ve had were great lecturers. They write difficult exams, but they have regular office hours. They are also really eager to discuss not only the class material, but their research as well. Many undergraduates I know work with faculty on research projects. </p>

<p>Research ability- I am not exaggerating here, but the professors here are all leaders in their fields. I work in a research environment, and because it is WashU, it is no surprise that it is very hard to secure a professor position here. So credentials wise, the professors here are BRILLIANT at their research. Even Chancellor Wrighton himself has published hundreds of research papers (and there is a myth he invented glowsticks, but this has yet to be confirmed)</p>

<p>Final note- Of the around 40 courses I’ve taken so far at WashU, about 2 have been taught by graduate students, and about 38 were taught by professors. The graduate students I’ve had were great, too!</p>

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<p>In response to your question about the top 3 things I love about WashU…it’s so hard to list ONLY THREE! I can list…at least #75 :wink: You’ve probably seen the popular 101 reasons to attend WashU thread. </p>

<p>Okay, okay, but if I HAVE to choose, I’d say 1. the undergrad research opportunities
2. the room and board (great dorms, great food) and 3. the sense of harmony that manifests the beautiful campus!</p>

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<p>Hi Zenith,
Can you talk about the math major a little? Also, the physical sciences.</p>

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<p>well, I 'd add another one?</p>

<p>how about economics major? I really like WUSTL and economics, but rumors said the subject here is not so good, so I am a little concerned.</p>

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<p>@Zenith602 - YOU ARE AMAZING! Your postings make us feel very happy about WASHU! Thank you so much for taking the time to educate us about WASHU. :)</p>

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<p>I’m also interested in info about math major, more specifically math theory along with research opportunities and dual major in music (most likely voice).</p>

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<p>green678 and student4ever:) - One of my dear friends is a math major, but let me get a hold of him first since he is home for Spring Break. You will probably hear back from me very soon. student4ever:), I will ask my other friend for you about the music major.</p>

<p>pixeljig- one of my friends is a computer engineering here and has said he would love to help answer any questions for you about the CompE here! So I have PMed you his contact!</p>

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<p>Zenith, thanks for all your wonderful info! I am wondering about how the social life is for students who don’t drink and whether many students venture off campus to do stuff in St. Louis.</p>

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<p>YAY I just got in!!! Made an account just so that I could post this!</p>

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<p>Hey I was wondering how easy is it to double major across schools if you’re only in one school? I was accepted into the College of Arts and sciences, but I want to maybe major i something in the business school as well. Is that possible?</p>

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<p>Hey there everybody. Wash U is definitely my first choice school and I’m totally pumped to attend but I’m a little paranoid and am worried about them taking my acceptance back. Just to make sure, what kind of grades would I have to get for them to take my acceptance away?</p>

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<p>lovinglife92- You can DEFINITELY double major across schools! I know Business school majors who double major in Arts and Sciences (ie. finance and psychology double majors)</p>

<p>Jrostom- Hmm. To reveal something about me, I underwent senioritis after I got my college decision letters and bombed one of my classes. (I had A’s in the other classes, but got a baadd grade in one class) I think as long as you don’t get a string of C’s D’s and F’s you’re fine. Try to keep up your A’s but a few B’s and one C won’t hurt.</p>

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<p>Wash U is the most amazing school. Congrats to all you newly accepted students. You’re so lucky! (and smart).</p>

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<p>^^ Hear, hear Kuaila!</p>

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<p>Thanks a ton. And congratulations to everybody else that got in. I’m super excited to be your classmate next year.</p>

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<p>I know that Washu is in a great area, but how safe is St. Louis? Are there ever gunshots at night, or anything of that nature? Also, what places should a female college student avoid at all costs?
How diverse is St.Louis? I’m indian, and I can’t imagine life without some indian food, is it a rarity to find indian restaurants in St.Louis?<br>
How expensive is off-campus housing for upperclassmen? Do most upperclassmen move out by their junior/senior year?
Thank you!</p>

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<p>lovinglife92- </p>

<p>The campus is closed, meaning it’s closed off from the city, and it is really safe. The surrounding area is safe, also. No gunshots or robberies so far in my undergrad. Of course, as always, use good judgement as you would anywhere else - don’t walk alone at night, DON’T LET PEOPLE YOU DON’T KNOW INTO THE DORMS.
There is Bear Patrol to escort you back to your dorm if you study late (service runs to 2AM). The WashU police is also easy to reach - just dial a “fistful of fives” (you’ll get the number soon) and and are friendly but efficient group of officers. In the evening all the buildings on campus will be locked; you can only get into them via your card access. Furthermore at all times, you can only get into your dorm and suite by card access. </p>

<p>St. Louis the city- I wouldn’t say it’s very diverse. WashU the school - it’s very diverse. There are students from all over the world. I know a cute guy from Aruba ;)</p>

<p>The off-campus housing prices vary- I paid about $450 a month for my apartment (this is a luxurious apartment with a HUGE fully-functional kitchen with applicances and a large living room and your own washing/dryer machine. Bedroom roomy enough for two people. I share it with one other person.) There are more expensive ‘luxury’ apartments and there are the simple, cheaper apartments. </p>

<p>I stayed in the dorms until senior year. Nobody asked me to move out; it’s just that I wanted cheaper housing (on-campus can get expensive) </p>

<p>A lot of upper classmen stay on campus- but they move off the South40 into the Village and Millbrook Apartments.</p>

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<p>Accepted students - congratulations again. Please be sure to check out the following thread to see all the amazing experiences WashU offers. Please PM me if you have any more questions; I’ll love to talk about this amazing institution:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/washington-university-st-louis/878100-school-has-all-washington-university-st-louis-3.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/washington-university-st-louis/878100-school-has-all-washington-university-st-louis-3.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thank you so much for answering my questions :]</p>

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<p>I just got accepted!! very excited…any other potential WUSTL philosophy majors?</p>