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<p>I heard from someone today that demonstrated interest plays a huge part in admissions at Wash U. Can anyone confirm this? In the past, I've emailed and called requesting a Wash U DVD. I also attended the meeting when a rep came to my school.</p>

<p>For those of you who have gotten in at some point - do you remember what you did? I don't really just want to do something for the sake of doing it but I could always use more information on the school. </p>

<p>Do you have any other suggestions to effectively demonstrate interest?</p>

<p>Any input is appreciated!</p>

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<p>Also, what is this I'm hearing about the Engineering program being a big mess right now?</p>

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<p>S was accepted RD last year (he declined). He did nothing but apply.</p>

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<p>Oh really? Alright, thanks, good to hear.</p>

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<p>I also got in as a transfer without visiting or interviewing. All I did extra was write a Why WashU essay of about 300 words.</p>

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<p>Awesome, thank you.</p>

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<p>My son was admitted last year (but went elsewhere). He did visit a couple of times, and that probably was necessary for him, since we live just a couple of hours away, and if you don't visit under those circumstances, they figure you really are not serious.</p>

<p>There is a new engineering dean. Evidently she made some quite precipitous changes to the undergraduate program, including eliminating majors even for students who were still enrolled. I understand she has some faculty perturbed at her, but I don't know all the reasons.</p>

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<p>Oh really? Wow.. i'm thinking about majoring in engineering - do you think that would be a problem at WUSTL?</p>

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<p>I visited the summer before applying and also applied to two of the merit scholarship programs (didn't get either). I was accepted, but ended up going elsewhere.</p>

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<p>re post # 8: I'm not in a position to say whether or not the reputed "turmoil" is affecting students, except to say don't plan to major in aeronautical engineering--it is now an area of concentration in mechanical rather than a major. Rumor has it there have been other changes, but I don't know any details at all. Try to make contact with current students.</p>