Chance :)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>Sorry, I know there are a lot of these threads, but I would love to hear your opinions!
Background: Mixed student. Half Korean, Half American, but lived in Singapore until age 11 when I moved to Madison, WI.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.80 UW (school doesn't weight)
SAT I: 720 CR, 700 Math, 800 Writing. 2220 Combined</p>

<p>SAT II: World History: 730
Biology M: 740
English Literature: 720</p>

<p>Senior Year Schedule and first semester grades:
AP English Literature-A
AP Calculus BC-B
AP Macroeconomics-A
AP Spanish-A
Honors Physics-A
Ceramics and Sculpture-A
Independent Study in Film Production</p>

<p>ECs:
Varsity captain of cross country team
Summer research internship at UW Madison (received 1 credit from UW Madison)
Editor of school's independent newspaper
Pressions Literary Magazine
Peer Tutor/Literacy Mentor
Track and Field
NHS</p>

<p>Awards:
National Merit Semifinalist
Honorable Mention Essay in International Genetics Essay contest
Best Animation at high school's annual film fest
Best of Show-Photograph at high school's annual photo show</p>

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<p>You’ve got a solid chance; no more, no less.
There are lots of really good applicants, and you’re just one of them. Students like you have a better shot at Wash U ED than RD.
Your test scores are solid, but hardly among the strongest in the applicant pool.
I like the combination of leadership in diverse ECs - i.e., captain of cross country and EIC of independent newspaper.
What would your GPA be if you took out any grades in arts or PE classes (e.g., no Ceramics & Sculpture)?</p>

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<p>Thanks for your input.
My overall GPA without any art or gym classes would be closer to 3.7
I was actually hoping to have a minor in art. I submitted the Wash U arts supplement along with my application. I don’t know if this helps my chances at all or not.</p>