Chance of Getting into the University of Washington

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey everybody this is my first post so sorry if I'm doing this wrong.
I'm currently a senior in Idaho and I've always wanted to go to the University of Washington because I've heard they're premed program is excellent.
My Qualifications:
I've been an honors student my junior year and I'm planning on it again this year, my overall GPA is a 3.4 Cumulative (First two years of highschool hurt me).</p>

<p>Advanced Classes:
I've taken AP English, AP Biology, AP Statistics, CP Anatomy & Physiology.</p>

<p>Health Program:
My school offers a PTE (professional Technical Education) program that lets us take health related classes for college credit. I've taken: Medical Terminology, Emergency Medical Technician (Recieved my state certification) Certified Nursing Assistant (also recieved my state certification).</p>

<p>Volunteer Hours:
I currently have 250 volunteer hours.</p>

<p>Leadership:
I've gone to numerous leadership academies around the nation including some held in Washington D.C, Nashville Tenesssee, and Boise Idaho. And I'm a member of our School leadership.</p>

<p>Clubs:
I currently in a nationally recognized club known as HOSA future health professionals, each state has a president representative and I represent the State of Idaho. I'm also in BESO (bilingual educational student Organization) and our school Key Club. And I'm in our Schools Honor Society</p>

<p>Extracurricular:
I serve on our local Mayors Teen Council, I'm a frequent volunteer at our local recreational center, and the local hospital. I've also recieved my Varsity letter for football. As mentioned above I'm a certified CNA & EMT and i've also recieved awards for my volunteer service (Volunteer Presidential Service Award and the Barbra James Service Award).</p>

<p>Extras:
I'm Hispanic, seperated parents, my parent income is about 40K a year and neither of my parents went to college. Most of my family didn't finish highschool. I'm also the oldest of 3 children.</p>

<p>Test Scores:
I plan on retaking both the SAT and ACT because I went into both tests without studying to see how I'd do. As it stands I'm currently at a 24 ACT and a 1600 SAT. Not the prettiest scores but i plan to get into the 30 and 2000 range before my senior year ends.</p>

<p>So what do you think? Will i make it in? Also I really want to go to a school that'll give me the best chance of getting into med school becoming a doctor has always been my dream. Any suggestions on where I should look into?</p>

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<p>I forgot to mention, because of my parents low income money is a problem but i plan on applying for as many scholarships as I can so it won’t become such a hassle. </p>

<p>Oh and also (I don’t know if this is relevant but) I’m in the process of getting national recognition for my senior project, which is fundraising money and giving it back as scholarships to kids in my HOSA club so they can go compete at our national competition.</p>

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<p>Your stats are low in general for UW. Assuming strong essays and considering your URM status coupled with your low income I would give you a 40% chance. </p>

<p>Also, do not count on raising your SATs that much. It is possible but highly unlikely, especially as the last test date that the admissions committee will still receive your scores from is November (if I am not mistaken). Not the end of senior year.</p>

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<p>Ok thank you for the honestly. I was afraid my gpa and test scores would hurt me when applying i wish i would of took school more seriously my first two years.
Is it difficult to raise your SAT score? I honestly spent zero hours studying for the SAT so i was hoping to increase at least a little after commiting a good amount of hours to study.</p>

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<p>For most it is very difficult. Head over to the SAT prep forums for specific advice. I can tell you that most people who retake the SAT see only about a 30 point variance in their scores. Some people can raise their composite scores by as much as 200 points with considerable time studying, but they are the exceptions.</p>

<p>I would say buy the SAT study guide put out by the College Board, and do some practice tests. Find out where you are scoring. Your best bet is to balance time between writing killer essays and studying for the SAT.</p>

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<p>UWA: Reach</p>

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<p>Hmm, I’ll look into study guide and some SAT prep classes around school (thanks again for the help).</p>

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<p>@Catria do you think it’s a reach because of the low stats? Or do you see another problem?</p>