Chances please?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>I know this might be annoying, but would anyone like to give me advice on what more I can do to improve my chances for acceptance at WashU RD?</p>

<p>Secondary school: will be first graduating class of a newly established science/mathematics magnet program in MD
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Asian
College class: 2014</p>

<p>Major: biology/pre-med</p>

<p>SAT: 2360 (800 cr, 780 m, 780 w)
SAT 2: Math 2 800, will be taking bio and physics in Oct (aiming for 750+)
Rank: school doesnt rank but definitely top 5% or maybe higher out of a class of 278
GPA: 4.0 UW on 4.0 scale, 4.82 W
APs: 8 total depending on senior schedule; so far: 5 bio, 5 lang, 5 psych, 4 world
Rigor of course: pretty hard, I’ve been taking advantage of AP’s and the special magnet science courses such as analytical/physical chemistry, genetics, and optics</p>

<p>Awards:
National merit commended (maybe semifinalist)
Honor roll/All A’s award for 3 years
AP scholar with honors so far
Perfect attendance award freshman and sophomore year (cheesy, I know)
George Washington University Engineering award for excellence in study in science and mathematics</p>

<p>EC's (definitely my weakest point):
JV/varsity indoor and outdoor track
Conducting a research project at the National Institutes of Health – NEI (National Eye Institute) this summer, 8 weeks 40 hrs a week
CIT (counselor in training) at various summer camps, volunteer at libraries
Part of MCR (Montgomery County Regional Government) Executive Board – Voter Registration Director
Asian American club – active member
Officer in school Robotics Team
Math team – active member
Investment Club/Ping-Pong Club
Work- tutor at Kumon Math and Reading Center 3 days a week for 3 hours per day
just 148 hrs of community service, trying to get more</p>

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<p>Your chances look pretty good, great SAT and great GPA-I’d say you have a great shot.</p>

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<p>your EC’s may be your weakest point, but you are a very strong applicant. All up to your essay now.</p>

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<p>Boils down to your essay and demonstrated interest in WU.
If you haven’t yet, do an alumni interview or visit campus. Grades and awards are awesome.
ECs are definitely the weakest point here. Show some leadership this semester if you can.</p>

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<p>you have no chance, u should try ED to raise ur chances</p>

<p>i think you should just go to maryland with me b queezy</p>

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<p>If you really want to go the Washington University - please demonstrate interest! You seem like a very capable student, and WashU would be extremely likely to offer you admission if you show that you really are interested in it, as opposed to using it as an ‘elite safety.’ Even though Nanette left this year (yes, I’m on a first name basis with her =) ) I still think that the WashU waiting list will maintain its notoriety.</p>