<p>Hey everyone. I'm trying to figure out my chances for the Danforth. I got the form after being nominated by my school and was wondering if someone could give me an idea of my chances.</p>
<p>Here are my stats:
GPA:4.3
ACT:36
SAT II: Chem-800, World History-800, Math II-800
APs:
5 Chem
5 World History
5 Human Geography
5 Bio
5 Physics C Mechanics
5 Physics C Electricity and Magnetism
5 US History
5 English
5 Calculus BC.</p>
<p>Major Awards: USABO Semis, USNCO national finalist, Best quiz bowl team in state, Physics team got 4th in nation, Lots of Science Olympiad Medals with a couple at Nationals, Octas and Finals at national debate tournaments, Bauch and Lomb Award, National Merit Semifinalist, ****ton of other state, local, and regional awards </p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Quiz Bowl- Team Captain, State All-Star Captain,
Science Olympiad- President
NHS- President
Student Government- Chairman (student body head)
Physics Team- Founder, President
Debate
Orchestra- Assistant concertmaster
Science Bowl- founder, captain, we did ok at regionals...
Research on MD... didn't win Science Fair, got 3rd, no ISEF</p>
<p>Volunteering: 30 hours at hospital 130-140 at Science Museum, plus about 200 in miscellaneous places over last 4 years. Organized summer camps for disadvantaged children for the last few years</p>
<p>Would be better if your scores were a little higher just kidding.
They select 40 applications to interview and select 4 for full scholarships.
Will you be one of the top four out of 1600 incoming students in the Fall?
Safe to say it is like playing the lottery. GL</p>
<p>It could make a big diffence (could being they key word). But of course if you could only go on a big scholarship then you are betting heavily on getting the Danforth one, I know it is extremely competitive so I have no idea what your chances might be. Are you applying anywhere else early decision?</p>
<p>Well, I’m obviously applying to other schools and I have full ride to my pretty-good state flagship. It’s just that the only way I envision myself going to WashU is with a significant merit scholarship. Do they really giver scholarship consideration preference to ED candidates?</p>
<p>They dont give scholarship preference to ED applicants. The Danforth application is due Jan 15. If anything the ED applicants could be hurt because you are already committed to the school. You have to wonder what the incentive is for Wash U to offer a Danforth scholarship to a student who is contractually committed. An RD applicant is still undecided and could be significantly influenced if offered a scholarship.</p>
just kidding.