<p>My school is on block schedule this year so I have semester grades for senior year (3 A's, 1 B). I took the hardest classes throughout high school (but unfortunately my school is very limited in courses so that doesn't say much).</p>
<p>SAT I: 2220 (800 CR, 680 M, 740 W); one sitting
SAT subject: 770 USH, 650 Math ii (hopefully 700+ this Saturday), 660 Literature (hopefully 700+ this Sat)</p>
<p>EC's:
-piano
-Brown belt in martial arts (and tutoring kids)
-Officer in two clubs
-Church band</p>
<p>Nobody has a "better than average" chance at schools like this, because every applicant is amazing in their own way. But everyone has a chance, so just do what you can, and hope for the best.</p>
<p>Think positively. If you bring yourself down by saying you wont get in, then you never will. Everybody has a chance. It's never about scores or academics...it's about being a match to that college. So, if you like WashU and what it has to offer, then go for it.
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<p>I don't think anyone's chances at WashU are 70%...I know lots of people who have been rejected with stats similar to this person's. I also know a lot of people who were accepted with those stats, though a smaller number. In short, I think for very highly selective schools like WashU, 70% is really overestimating one's chances, no matter how good of a candidate you are. Once you get above that 20000+ applicant pool, a lot of it really is a crapshoot. </p>
<p>Have you visited the campus? WashU is very big on showing interest. So your time spent on campus would be a plus: if you did an overnight, took a class, etc.</p>
<p>Yeah, it's impossible to estimate what one's percentage chances are. By applying, everyone has a chance, but as to what exactly that chance is, no one can ever know</p>
<p>You should play up your background as a first-generation Vietnamese immigrant and maybe write your essay about the obstacles that you've had to overcome. But if you don't have enough money to visit, how are you going to pay the tuition? Even if you get great financial aid, there will be some expenses you'll have to pay for yourself.</p>
<p>Don't worry too much about finaid. Washu puts together some really great packages, and the people at student financial services are really helpful and friendly. FYI, you'll probably get some student loans.</p>
<p>If you can't visit, look out for representatives visiting your area. If you meet with them, it will be showing intersest. Call the admissions department for information on when someone will visit your area.</p>
<p>i agree with njuzu washu does really provide great finaid. i have friends who are here on scholarship and aren't paying for anything out of pocket and are actually making money by coming here. i would recommend applying for programs such as the Ervin and Rodriguez scholars since that not only shows interest but focuses on diversity which you offer as a first generation vietnamese immigrant</p>