Did I totally blow it?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>I applied ED to Wash U. I think I was pretty iffy to begin with. </p>

<p>ACT 32
SAT 710 CR 710 M 780 W<br>
SAT II 730 US Hist 700 Math IIC</p>

<p>GPA UW 3.6 W 3.98</p>

<p>President service club 11
Secy Habitat 12
Piano 8 years - 2 hs diplomas
other stuff</p>

<p>I attended 3 high schools - 2 different states and now am in London.</p>

<p>This is my problem: I think my 1st quarter grades are going to be not so great. Maybe B-, B, B+, A-, A-</p>

<p>How terrible is that? 4 of the classes are APs. The one B is totally ridiculous. It's AP Spanish and the class has been a mess - they've been looking for 2 extra teachers because they've mixed up IB 11th graders with AP 12th graders and there are also a bunch of native speakers thrown in. The teacher decided to give the native speakers A's and everyone else B's. I've been getting almost all "excelente"s and a few "muy biens" and expected an A. </p>

<p>Is it worth really fighting for a higher grade in that one class? I'm in a new school in a different country and I know my midterm grades will be better. Also, the B+ and one A- are the highest grades in the class. Should I explain all this? </p>

<p>Thank you. I really want to go to Wash U!!</p>

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<p>how are you iffy in the first place? you have a 1420 SAT</p>

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<p>You still have a decent chance.</p>

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<p>applying ED will definately help too, I'd be surprised if u didn't get in from just looking at your stats...it depends on the essay and those types of things</p>

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<p>Thanks. I think I may be able to bring my Spanish up to an A- so I'm feeling a little better.</p>

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<p>Don't worry too much about it. You've done all you can do and your stats look very good nonetheless. One grade won't make or break admission... good luck!!</p>