Chances at Washington University

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>Please tell me my chances at Wash U. It was one of the nicest schools I have ever seen. I will apply regular decision.</p>

<p>White Male, New York, A Top-Ranked Public School</p>

<p>SAT - 2360 (800 M, 760 V, 800 W)</p>

<p>SAT II - 800 Physics, 790 Math Level 2, 800 U.S. History</p>

<p>GPA - 97.8 Unweighted</p>

<p>Class Rank - School does not rank, but definitely top five in a class of ~260.</p>

<p>AP - 5 Calculus BC, 5 Physics B, 5 English Lang., 5 U.S. History, 5 Biology, 5 Calculus AB</p>

<p>Some ECs - Science Research, Math Team, Academic Quizbowl, Community Service, Model Congress, Guitar, etc.</p>

<p>Some Awards - National Merit Semifinalist, AP Scholar With Distinction, National Achievement Award in Writing, Second Place in a National Essay Contest, Fourth Place Nationally in a Team Math Competition, First Place in a Regional Science Fair, AIME Qualifier, Research Fellowship Program, etc.</p>

<p>Summers - Research Fellowship Program and other science/research activities.</p>

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<p>You have stellar stats. You should be in. I will be really surprised if you don't get in.</p>

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<p>Excellent stats, good EC's...I think you would be a top choice applicant, but with the increased volumes of applications they are receiving, nothing is certain...I'd say that this year WashU is a mid-range for the strongest of applicants. WashU, like any other highly selective school, has been known to reject applicants of such high caliber even though the student is very qualified. But still, you have very good chances, and I encourage you to apply for a scholarship.</p>

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<p>just one comment... WashU may think that you're "overqualified" and is simply using it as a backup school. You should show demonstrated interest for sure.</p>

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<p>Apply for scholarships, you have a good chance at getting one - it will also demonstrate interest.</p>

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<p>I seriously doubt as a top university in the country that Wash U thinks anyone is overqualified. Your Stats look great. Good Luck.</p>

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<p>Datadriven....</p>

<p>I will be applying for merit scholarships, particularly the one in physical sciences as I will likely major in physics. The fact that Wash U offers merit scholarships is one reason why I am very interested in it, as most of its peer schools do not.</p>

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<p>Nitefly is right-- with stellar stats you have to show Wash U that you're not using them as an Ivy backup. Because their yield is important to them, it's entirely plausible that if the only thing you do is apply--that is, no on-campus visit, no alum interview, no overnight stay, no contact with adcom or academic department--they'll either waitlist you or turn you down.</p>