Hi, I think WashU is my top school right now and want to get a chance me out there, and I’m a junior so if there is anything I can do to improve me chances I would appreciate feedback!
White Male from STL
$140,000 house income
ACT: 33 comp (as of today!), will take again
GPA: upward trend, 4.85 this year, 4.3 past two years
Rank: 4 of 350, will be higher soon @ competitive-ish public school
AP: 1 sophomore year
APUSH (4)
5 this year
Physics 1
Bio
Calc AB
Lang/Comp
Government
(school does not offer BC or Phys C)
Planning on taking 4 or 5 APs next year
Awards: none
Extracurriculars
Technology Student Association (Reporter - manage PR and advestising) 2 years
Robotics Team (CAD team, no leadership available) 1 year
Scholar Bowl (varsity) 1 year
Assistant Student Council, 2 years
Probably not looking great, but if you have any advice please leave it below!
I haven’t done enough community service to warrant listing it. It’s really scattered and not really valuable. Also, that was my 4th ACT. I took it in 7th, 9th, and 10th grade beforehand, scores being 21, 27, 29, and then most recently the 33. Goal is 35.
I really appreciate the feedback. I’m working on some stronger ECs to improve my chances and this only reinforced that.
Washu takes into account demonstrated interest a lot. If you can I would visit and do an interview there or do an off campus interview. If they are holding any information sessions in your local area you should attend (they make you sign in so they know you came). 33 is fine. Lots of people here with lower than 33. I do not think you need to attempt another exam unless you are certain you can get 35/36. BUt if you are really paranoid you can take it again.