chance me + question about choosing major

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Washington
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<p>Hi, Im senior now and I want to apply UW as in-state
my cumulative gpa is 3.74 and SAT is R:470 M:720 W:550 total 1740
I took all of rigorous classes possible in my school except AP English because I came to US at 8th grade and my English is still bad. (oh, I'm Asian btw)
However, I'm taking all AP classes include AP English this year
for EC
Keyclub - 3 yrs
German club 3 yrs - Treasurer 10th Vice President 11th Treasurer 12th
Choir - 3 yrs (right now I'm section leader)
National Honor Society - 2yrs
Volunteering in UW medical center (escort) about 100 hrs
Internship in private laboratory - 40 hrs (about biomedical bioengineering)
Internship in college laboratory - 50 hrs (about biomedical bioengineering</p>

<p>for Essay
1. I established study support group for Asian students who are not fluent in English and having trouble with school work. I'm the leader of this group and have about 40~50 members now. I want to write about my motivation and vision for this group
2. My dad is pastor who moved around the world and always took me with him. I went to 18 diff. countries before I came to US and I think I have deep cultural thinking than others. I want to write about my position in understanding and accepting other culture.</p>

<p>I didn't study hard and then my academic performance doesn't look good but I found my dream and really want to get in UW. Hope I have some chance.</p>

<p>last question: choosing Chemical Engineering vs. Bioengineering for major
which one would affect my chance to get in UW (in positive)?</p>

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<p>GPA is fine, but SAT is a little low. I definitely like the essay topics; if you can write some really strong essays (this is really what will set you apart), then I think you will have a decent shot. Intended major doesn’t matter as far as general UW admissions. You’ll have to apply separately to get into Bioe or ChemE. Bioe is definitely more selective, though.</p>