Chances at WashU?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>Well, I am just wandering how my chances look at WashU. Also, are there any scholarships at Washu that I would be competitive for if I do have a good chance?</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 (UW) and 4.1 (W)---I have taken all the APs in my school
Rank: 1/327
ACT: 35
SAT: 2340-----800 CR, 780 W, 760 M (Only took test one time)
SAT 2: Taking in Oct.. will probably get 750+ on them all though
Race: White (Serbian)
State of Residency: NE
Recs and Essays: Both amazing
Desired Major/Minor- Bio/Econ
Hook- Legacy (lol this is the only elite school I have any hook to = D)</p>

<p>Main School ECs:
FBLA (9-12) Historian and Treasurer
SADD(9-12) Class Rep for 3 years
Science Club (11-12) President and Founder
AcDec (10-12) Captain for 2 years
Olympus Club (9-12) Actice Member
NHS (11-12) Possible office position next year</p>

<p>Community Service:
Red Cross--350 hours
Sunday School Teacher for 2nd and 3rd Graders---250 hours
American Cancer Society-----100 hours
Founded Organization that Raises money for Serbian Orphans-----200 hours
Volunteered at Local Congressman's Office----150 hours</p>

<p>Sports-
Did Cross Country for 2 years but was only an average runner...no awards or anything</p>

<p>Awards:
1st Place in Cell Bio and 3rd in Health Science at State Science Olympiad
1st in Health Science and 3rd in Disease Detectives at NE Regional Science Olympiad
1st in State Econ Challenge...flew to Houston for free and got 5th Place in Midwest
1st in State Microeconomics at Econ Challenge
2nd in State Finance Challenge 2008
3rd in State Finance Challenge 2007
3rd in Regional Economics Challenge
4th in state at Cyber Security Competition
Friend of Alexander Hamilton Merit Award Winner
President's Gold Volunteer Award
Represented my HS at NE State Leadership Seminar
Local Radio Station and News Station's volunteer of the year award
At least commended for National Merit
Won Like 20 regional AcDec Awards (was a top scorer at all of the competitions we were at)
Nominated for NCTE competition...but I dont think I won or anything
Won like 3rd and 4th in state at various "Knowledge Master" competitions</p>

<p>Work Experience:</p>

<p>Working as a paid research intern with a doctor at my local med center---may submit research to Siemens but who knows </p>

<p>Worked a paper route for 7 years </p>

<p>Will not having any national awards really screw me here btw = D?</p>

<p>THANKS!
Robbie</p>

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<p>you have a very, very good chance.</p>

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<p>I would be surprised if you didn’t get in. With legacy and your very strong profile you have an excellent chance.</p>

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<p>…though make sure to spell wondering correctly in your essay! :wink: Cheers!</p>

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<p>honestly… I dont know if i’ve ever even seen many applicants anywhere more qualified that you <a href=“as%20long%20as%20your%20essay%20and%20recs%20really%20are%20amazing”>B</a>**. If you tell a school you really want to be there, like applying ED or somehow telling them in writing, I dont know who would refuse.</p>

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<p>ehh im a little iffy…i’d say you have maybe a 30% chance of getting in?</p>

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<p>You have a good chance. For scholarships look at [Scholarship</a> Programs At-A-Glance](<a href=“http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships/programs/Pages/default.aspx]Scholarship”>http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships/programs/Pages/default.aspx)</p>

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<p>Great numbers. WashU is famous for rejecting “overqualified” applicants. So, how do you tell them they are not your “safety school”? Apply ED. Good luck!</p>