chances please?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>Hey. I’m just looking for some honest feedback, advice, criticism, etc. about my chances. Thanks. all input appreciated.</p>

<p>SAT (April 2006):
Total: 2130, 1340
Critical reading - 620
math - 720
writing - 790 (12 essay)</p>

<p>ACT (Sept. 2006):
Composite: 32
English: 30 (without essay - not scored yet)
Reading: 31
Math: 31
Science: 35</p>

<p>SAT II: American History - 690, Biology M – 680, and math II (October).</p>

<p>GPA after 11th grade = 4.904 weighted
Top 3.5% of class (28/798)
5 AP's after end of junior year (micro-economics and computer science A over summer)
European History – 4
American History – 5
English Language and comp – 4
Psychology – 5
Biology – 4
10 AP’s at end of high school
All other classes are honors
2 years of Spanish
3 years of journalism (newspaper)
Clubs: Mu Alpha Theta - 3 years
National Honor Society - 2 year
English Honor Society - 1 year
EC: Badminton – 1 year badminton
2 years bowling – district champs 2 years
Tour Guide/Historian at Museum – at least 160 Hours CS
Teen Court Juror - 20 Hours CS
Class of '07 Board Member</p>

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<p>I would say it is a match / reach for you. Write nice essay and express strong interest.</p>

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<p>Reach, maybe big reach. Even though your GPA and class rank are in the ball park, your SAT CR+M score is below the 25th percentile for Wash U, your ACT score is below the Wash U median, and your ECs are nothing special - no hooks. Considering the competition, it's unlikely you'll be accepted.</p>

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<p>Your stats look good - I think you absolutely have a better-than-average chance. Scores don't mean everything (even then, they're not bad) and your strong courseload (the APs) should help a lot.</p>

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<p>amptron2x, where do you get your info about the scores ?</p>

<p>WashU has 28-32 midrange (25-75%) for ACT scores. That puts this candidate's 32 at the top 25%.</p>

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<p>No, they have a 30-33 midrange.</p>

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<p>Regarding the ACT scores, I did a quick conversion based on the Wash U's published SAT scores and conversion tables at the College Board site. I estimated 31 to 34 midrange. I apologize for the miscalculation. </p>

<p>I change my assessement to low reach.</p>

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<p>Their actual published, not converted, ACT midrange is 30-33.</p>

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<p>Only submit the ACT scores since they are in the 50% range. Your course load and GPA are fine. It is a reach for everyone when only 19% or less will be accepted. Do not fixate on one school, find several which you would be happy to attend.</p>

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<p>WashU is a reach for you...in reality, the % accepted next year will be significantly less than 2005's 19%, thanks to the fact that this year too many freshmen matriculated, more than the admissions office was expecting. More like 15% next year, maybe?</p>

<p>I think you should try to improve your EC's, and if you are still thinking about trying to submit SAT scores, take the SAT one more time if you haven't already taken it a lot of times.</p>

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<p>just for the record, i talked to an admissions officer, and he said that ACT midrange is 30-33 and SAT is 2030-2270</p>