Hello! I’ve applied RD to WashU with an intended major of biochemistry. Please chance me???
ACT: 33
[ *] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.71
[ *] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): None available
[ *] Senior Year Course Load: AP Biology, Chemistry, Lit, AB Calc
[ *] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):[/list] regional science competition semifinalist
[ *] Extracurriculars: editor-in-chief of my school’s creative writing magazine, Science Olympiad President, Student Athletic Trainer at my high school, choir
[ *] Job/Work Experience: write as a student journalist for The Los Angeles Times
[ *] Volunteer/Community service: volunteer at a local hospital for past 2 years
[ *] Essays: very good
[ *] Teacher Recommendations: pretty decent
[ *] Counselor Rec: I think it was superb; I really got to know my counselor
I feel like you are pretty similar to me given this information. I’m currently a WashU freshman who applied RD with a biology intended-major. Honestly, I would have to say I was NOT the strongest applicant compared to the people who applied from my high school (maybe 15 others applied from a class of 650), but I was the only one who was accepted. I think the most important factor was that I really showed interest to WashU by visiting and attending several local information sessions. That would be my one piece of advice for you to solidify your application. However, it is very hard for me to determine who they will select to be part of the class of 2020 so still try to do things to boost your application as best as you can. Good luck!
Hello. Parent of 2014 graduate (ED). Son applied RD for 2020 with very similar credentials. Was wondering how much, if any, the sibling legacy will help? Good luck to all!