<p>Today, I was excited to come home and see that there was a letter for me from Wash U! I know it's one of the top school in the country and was really excited about the fact that they wanted me to consider them.
However, I'm really scared that I don't have the stats to get in.
GPA: 3.8 weighted (school doesn't do unweighted; should be around a 3.86 by the time I'm done with my junior year)
SAT: 580 CR (I am going to do something about this believe me), 720 M, 640 W
ECs: National Honor Society, History Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Music Honor Society, Select Choir, All-County Chorus (x2), All-State Chorus, voice lessons, school musical (x4), participate in other choirs outside of school
I have taken all honor and AP classes throughout high school, never taken a regular level class other than orchestra (violin), chorus, and photo as an elective. I know I'm in the top 15% of my class, but I have no idea whether or not I'm in top 10%.
My grades are mostly As and A-s, and I have 2 B+s and 1 B.
I qualified for the National Merit Scholarship this year, and I really really really hope I get it. I know Wash U is a sucker for National Merit scholars.</p>
<p>please retake SAT and try to raise your scores in CR significantly for any chance at WashU. </p>
<p>your EC activities is quite one dimensional (choir related only).</p>
<p>did you take any AP or honors class?</p>
<p>8th grade: honors bio, honors algebra I
9th grade: honors english, honors french, honors history, honors earth science, honors geometry
10th grade: honors english, honors french, honors history, honors chemistry, honors algebra II/trig
11th grade: AP English Language, university precalculus, AP Chemistry, APUSH, university french, AP Statistics
12th grade (hopefully): recurring themes (AP English Lit, AP Art History, and AP Euro all in one class), AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, AP French</p>
<p>How high should I raise my critical reading? At this point I’m just trying to get above a 630. I’m taking the SAT for the second time in March</p>
<p>your SAT I total should be in the range of 2100-2200 for a realistic chance at WashU. </p>
<p>Take SATII chem while you are taking AP chem class. Take SAT II math </p>
<p>Right now, focus on your school work. Try your best to raise your GPA and score at least 4 on all AP tests. Over summer, take a crash course in SAT, focus on CR and W portion. </p>
<p>i do think your course load in the senior year is a bit aggressive. college application is very time consuming. </p>
<p>good luck.</p>
<p>Try the ACT if possible, in which case aim for 31+.</p>