Congrats to all who were invited to CW!! So that future applicants can get an idea of what it takes to get into Olin CW, please post your stats (test scores, GPA, extracurriculars) here. Good luck at CW!
My S did not get invited to CW: Unweighted GPA: 3.81 Rank: 10/368 SATI M: 770, R: 760 W: 700; SATII Math2:800 Biology 800 U.S History 800 APs: Chemistiry 5 BC Calculus 5 Biology 5 US Hist 5 Euro 4 Taking Physics, Stats, Gov, Spanish now … Recommendations were reported as being strong so were Essays particularly Olin specific (but you never really know) Extracurricular Activities: good but probably around average for Olin … No special hooks.
I got into CW! Stats:
ACT-
Overall:35
English: 35
Math: 36
Reading: 34
Science: 34
Combined English/Writing: 31
GPA (unweighted): 3.9
I take college courses for high school credit with heavy emphasis on math/science. Only took one AP which was Environmental Science, and I got a 5.
Extracurriculars: Leader in high school orchestra, Captain of school dance team for a year, community service with ComicCons and various other organizations, lifelong violin study. In terms of people I’ve seen get into Olin, it’s really nothing spectacular.
I think a big part of what got me in was my writing. I don’t think I’ve ever written as well as I did on my Olin essays. I’m also a girl, which may have given me an advantage, but from what I’ve seen from past statistics that advantage gets smaller every year.
Anyone from Hawaii going to CW Week 3?
@orientalmed Were you waitlisted? Has anybody heard back from Olin on the waitlist for CW?
^ Just made an account to say I was put on stand-by and have heard nothing.
…wonder how many of us there are, and how many they’ll actually take.
Female, Washington State
GPA: 4.0 Unweighted
SAT: 2360 (780 CR 800 M 780 W)
SAT II: Chemistry 790 Biology 800 Math 2 800 Spanish 760
No ACT
AP Classes:
AP Chemistry, AP European History, AP Biology, AP Eng Lang and Comp, AP Calc BC, AP Stats, AP Spanish
(5’s in everything but a 4 in AP Bio)
Current classes:
Multivariable Calc, AP Physics C, AP Eng Lit and Comp, AP US History
Extracurriculars:
Math Team (president 2 years) - a bunch of comm service and awards
Varsity Swim Team, Varsity Tennis Team
International Club President
NHS (Treasurer) - a bunch of community service
DECA (Treasurer) - a bunch of awards
Hospital Volunteer (3 years)
Awards: Nothing extraordinary, just on local/regional/state level
No hooks
I’ve never visited Olin before, and I am incredibly excited about this opportunity. See you all there!
I’ve been accepted to CW! I’m really looking forward to seeing the school, I’ve heard that the atmosphere is super friendly.
Well, here goes:
Female, Washington State
GPA: 3.9 unweighted, 6/243? (its 240-something.)
SAT I :
2270, M(760) R(800) W(710)
SAT II:
Chemistry 760, Math II 710
Did not take the ACT
AP courses:
AP European History (4), AP Chemistry (5), AP US History (4), AP Lang/Comp (5),
I did not take AP spanish but I took the test, got a 4
Current Schedule:
AP Biology, AP Calculus, P.E., AP US Government, AP Lit/Comp, Chamber Orchestra
I audited the first quarter of an O-Chem class at UW Tacoma, got a B :-/
I couldn’t take the remaining quarters because they have lab components.
**AP physics is missing because my school doesn’t offer it.
I’ve taken (am taking) every AP course/test my school has to offer except AP psych and AP enviro.
Extra Curriculars/Awards and Accomplishments:
-Tacoma Youth Symphony for 6 years
-Knowledge Bowl Treasurer, 3 years, competed at state last year
-Junior Statesmen of America, 2 years (since it started at my school)
-Rock Climbing for many years
-Concertmaster of an advanced orchestra class I started at my school freshman year
-Recognized by the National Hispanic Recognition Program
Hooks:
I’m mixed, half latina (peruvian) half white. I speak Spanish OK (embarrassed I only got a 4).
I can’t wait to meet everyone! Is anyone here coming to Candidates Weekend 1?
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Anybody heard anything about the stand-by list? Guessing they’re probably done inviting, but…
( congrats to everbody who was invited – you all seem extraordinary )
I would not give up hope from the CW stand-by list until CW 3 starts. Things like weather and such can also affect how many stand-by people may be contacted for CW.
My son was on standby and he just got an email that all spots had been filled. There could be a last minute opening, but it’s pretty unlikely at this point. Congrats to all that made it this far.
Best of luck to everyone braving the Boston area this weekend for CW1!
I’m headed to Olin for CW2 this weekend! For those of you know attended CW1, what was it like (atmosphere, interview, projects…etc)?
@Alaier Congrats on getting into CW. Have a great weekend!
Practically the first thing they tell you at CW is ‘What happens at CW, stays at CW and definitely keep it off of CC’
So relax, have fun, be yourself and it will be great!
@Alaier I’m going to Candidates’ Weekend 2 as well! Maybe we’ll see each other
As for stats…
Female, public CA high school
GPA : 4.00 unweighted 4.72 weighted academic 10-12
Class rank: 1/255 (not officially used, but my counselor emphasized it in rec letter)
SAT: 2320 (m 770, r 750, w800)
SAT subject: 770 m2, 780 bio, 800 latin
APs (all 5s): Calculus AB, chemistry, European history, American history, Calculus BC, biology, Latin, English lang
Current classes: multivariable (uc Berkeley), ap computer science, ap comparative government, Econ, physics, Latin 5, AP English lit
Extracurriculars:
Math club president /Mu alpha theta chapter founder - 3 years raising membership from 3 to over 100
Latin Club president- 4 years participation, at least a couple dozen awards, create events for up to 200 members on monthly basis
California junior classical league convention president- completely responsible and in charge of hosting and organizing 2-day, 1500-person Latin convention for students from all over California. Mhsjcl.com
Cofounder of science club, science bowl, and science Olympiad - Vice President for 2 years, science bowl captain
Webmaster of local volunteering club- 2 year participant
Library volunteer- 1 year
Work/volunteer:
Lots of tutoring, teaching, and ta-ing in math and Latin
Awards:
Lots of Latin on regional, state, and national level through exams and competitions
Presidential volunteering award
Ap national scholar
National merit commended (noted to interviewer that previous score would’ve guaranteed semi finalist)
App pros:
Amazing recs from my Latin and math teacher whose clubs I run and have TA-ed for/ know well personally
I wrote a really weird and quirky essay for the news article prompt, so since I got to ca, they must have enjoyed it
Good interview
App cons:
Maybe the essay was too weird and I was a borderline choice
Want to study bioengineering-- not exactly what Olin does
No robotics/engineering/research/internship experience
No AP Physics
Would’ve liked a math 2 800
Hooks:
I’m part Hawaiian and talked about my heritage in my common app essay
Congrats. Question: Were you waitlisted? And, where did you interview?
@MuggleMom ah I see, thanks anyways! I just wanted to know if I should pack professional clothing for the interview.
I was invited to candidates weekend (and just found out I was accepted!)
Female, public CA high school
Rank unknown
GPA 3.79 unweighted, 4.26 weighted
SAT: 2280 (m730, r800, w750)
SAT subject: mII 790, chem 750, physics 720
AP: English Lang. and Comp., Chemistry, both 5
Calculus BC, Physics C, Statistics and Human Geography in progress
Extracurriculars:
Involved in competitive club gymnastics for 10 years, competing at the state and regional level, numerous medals
Founder and president of a club at my school
School varsity gymnastics
Summer programs related to coding and robotics
I think my essays were pretty strong, but I honestly don’t know what made my app stand out. I’m so glad it did, though!
Good luck to everyone applying in the future!