<p>Hi, I'm going to be a junior this year in HS, and I visited Washu just a few weeks ago. i fell in love when I stepped on campus and I could totally see myself attending there for four years! However, I will be a borderline candidate due to SATs (expecting a 2150), with top 2% in class. I was wondering how I can display interest in the school, because I know it helps with admissons. (I plan on applying ED).</p>
<p>Washington U cares interest? Are you sure? I doubt that</p>
<p>Applying ED is actually the best way to show interest (but of course don’t go ED unless you’re absolutely sure).</p>
<p>Besides that, visiting (as you’ve done), having an interview, and apply for scholarships (even if you don’t think you have a chance) are all great ways of showing interest.</p>
<p>Johnson I saw your post from earlier about how you were accepted to Washu. Since I have already visited, do you think it would be worth it to attend a second information session for when they come to my area? Also, I did not sign up for an interview when I went, should i try to plan one with an alum in my local area?</p>
<p>kidlove and zier, you’re absolutely right. WashU cares a great deal about demonstrated interest. Definitely have an interview. Too bad you didn’t when you were there, but don’t miss the opportunity to express interest. Best way is ED, and also apply for their scholarships.</p>
<p>thank you very much…why does applying for the scholarships express interest even if i have zero chance of getting one (which is the case) ahaha</p>
<p>^Because they see that you’re putting the extra effort into the scholarships (ie you care), rather than just clicking another “submit” button on the commonapp.</p>
<p>I never thought about that…is there a specific scholarship I should apply to?</p>
<p>I’m playing hypotheticals here.</p>
<p>Let’s say you have a very strong applicant–test scores above the range, etc–applying to several of the Ivy schools.</p>
<p>I hear Wash U often wait-lists applicants who they think are using the school as a fall back. If a student fell into this category, would applying for a scholarship deter them from wait-listing him?</p>
<p>Well if you take the effort… you must have some interest unless you’re just really really bored… so I would assume, yes: It would deter the admission officers from waitlisting you.</p>