<p>Wash U's numerous packages that have reached my house and my friend's early acceptance has convinced me to apply. But just out of curiosity, why is the "in St. Louis" so heavily emphasized in its name. Is it because there are other Washington Universities, as with the case of Wesleyan.</p>
<p>There are in fact many Washington schools. University of Washington, Washington State, Mary Washington, Washington & Jefferson, George Washington...</p>
<p>People who arent familiar with the school think in is in Washington State or Washington DC</p>