Chance me ED Class of 2020

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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Sat: 2230 (Single Sitting), Super Score = 2310. M 800, W 780, R 730. Took twice.
GPA: 3.67 UW, top public school in nation, Unsure of weighted. Massive increase in Gpa junior year
APs:
7 so far, 3 more as a senior. AP Micro(4), AP US(5), AP Chem(4), AP Lang and comp(5), AP Comp Sci(4), AP BC(5), AP World(4). Will be taking AP Mandarin, AP Lit, and AP Physics A as a senior.
SAT Subj: 780 M2, 770 Chem, 730 Lit

-Have always taken most rigorous courses in each subject available. Had terrible UW gpa freshman and sophmore year (3.5 about), but managed to get a 3.87 UW gpa Junior year with 5 aps (Chem, Comp sci, BC, World, Lang(Eng))

ECs:

  • Varsity tennis for 2 years, Won county tournament draw 2nd year, helped team reach division finals as well that year. captain as a senior
  • Part of Buddhist Community Service group. We do a lot of volunteer work such as helping out at senior centers and beach clean ups. Also helped design a community service project to raise money for school supplies for children in the Dominican Republic. Our project was entered in the community service organization’s national competition and won.
  • Leader of Save the Elephants club, club to raise awareness for elephants. We do a lot of community activities and fundraisers such as t-shirt sales and walks
  • Member of School’s improv group
  • Member of Model UN for two years.
  • Work 8+ hour shifts at my father’s small business / biology lab during the summer.
  • 50 hours of tutoring
  • Future Peer group leader as a senior.

Essays / Recs:
-Rec from Ap Eng teacher. Did very well in her class and she loves me as student. Have never missed a single day of class. Writes very good recs and is heavily sought after.

  • Rec from Comp Sci teacher. Did alright in her class, Can’t tell how rec is going to be.
  • Essay about how I got cut freshman year from the tennis team, and how next year, I surprised the coaches by making the varsity line up.

-Interested in applying to college of Arts and sciences and majoring in Biology or Chemistry, and a minor in Computer Sciences (maybe, not completely sure)
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender : M
Income : 100,000+

Would greatly appreciate any advice or replies.

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I’m probably already going to tell you what you already know, but the one possible weakness is your GPA. The upward trend is an INCREDIBLE sign though, and it’s definitely possible to get in with your current GPA (mine UW was kinda similar and I will be attending WashU in the fall) Keep in mind that WashU puts a lot into demonstrated interest, so make sure to let WashU know how much you want to attend ( options include applying ED, interviewing and touring campus, attending local visits, connecting with your regional admissions officer). As for your essay, many have been written about a similar topic, so you need to make sure it differentiates itself, see if you can have your English teacher look at it and give some tips. Other than that, good luck, and if you have anymore questions, feel free to ask!!!

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WUSTL class of 2019 member here! Obviously you never know, but I had a slightly better SAT, the same UW GPA without the benefit of an upward trend, and the same number of APs. Plus, your ECs are a lot more solid than mine were. As was mentioned, you gotta show interest and make sure you have a stellar essay, but I don’t see why it’d be a giant reach for you to get in when we have similar stats and you’re doing ED (I did RD). Best of luck!