<p>Hey guys, I just moved from another state towards the end of the school year as a freshman, school has JUST started and I'm a sophomore; I am wondering as to how I can get into the University of Washington.</p>
<p>I am aware that there is no specification for admission; but I want the information on how to greatly improve my chances</p>
<p>If it helps, I go to Federal Way High School and am hoping to become a surgeon.</p>
<p>Another question also, there is no AP classes that I am taking and am only taking cambridge classes, which is sort of like AP but I am not sure if it as helpful towards a college application as AP classes are.</p>
<p>To get the general idea for UW admittance stats look up UW’s common data set. You want to be AT LEAST in the top 75% of their admitted students for the best chances.</p>
<p>The areas of admission that they consider “very important” are rigor, GPA, and essay. You should also pay attention to their “important” category like test scores, EC, volunteer/work, etc. </p>
<p>If you take the ACT you should aim for a composite of 30 or higher. For the SATs you should aim for 650+ in every section.</p>
<p>The average high school GPA is 3.75. You should aim for that GPA or higher. But remember, rigor is very important so take difficult classes (as difficult as you can take and still get a 3.75+).</p>
<p>These statistics are all as of the 2011-2012 year.</p>
<p>UW is not particularly prone to surprise rejections or Tufts Syndrome. If you are qualified, you should expect a straightforward decision.</p>
<p>Last year, one student with a 4.0 was rejected (no ECs, apparently) and the entire school district was in an uproar. I believe the student’s case was appealed. </p>
<p>If your school does not offer many AP classes, you could do dual-enrollment through Washington’s Running Start program. Essentially, you take classes at your CC during 11th and 12th grade and may graduate with an associates degree. UW has a special transfer link with this program, allowing students nearly automatic admission and Junior year standing in college.</p>
<p>I am taking the most vigorous courses that are available to me, no AP courses though; just preAice and Aice (also known as cambridge courses) I don’t know if that will be helpful for admissions though.</p>
<p>Also, can you guys tell me how I can receive scholarships as a sophomore, I had heard of various websites but Google’ing them doesn’t seem safe. </p>