legacy?

[becoming]

<p>Hello friends!</p>

<p>I am a half-asian, half-white female. I plan to major in the humanities (most likely English). My mother attended WashU for medical school and has a very inspiring story to tell. </p>

<p>Here are my stats:
Weighted overall GPA: 4.324
Class rank: 8 of 547
SAT Reasoning: 2130 (writing: 780, CR:700, math:650)
Subject Tests:
Spanish: 720
US History: 710
Literature:700
10 AP's total
Sophomore year: AP Euro-4
Junior Year:
AP English Lang-5
AP Spanish Lang-5
AP Calc AB-5
AP US History-5
Senior Year:
AP Gov
AP Econ
AP ENglish Lit
AP SPanish Lit
AP Calc BC</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
-Editor-in-Chief of award-winning newspaper (Pacemaker Finalist, and All-American)
-President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes for 3 years
-Varsity Tennis (11th and 12th); JV Tennis (10th and 11th)
-Piano (passed Certificate of Merit Advanced Level)
-LInk Crew Leader
-Member of National Hispanic Honors Society
-Key Club
-Volunteer at church</p>

<p>Awards:
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) (12, 11, 10)
National AP Scholar with Distinction (12)
Most Valuable Designer—Newspaper Summer Camp (12)
Varsity Letter and Pin—Varsity Tennis (12,11)
National Merit Commended Student (11)
Spanish Speakers AP Spanish Language 9-10 Student of the Year Award (11)
Ivy Chain–Nominated for Academic Excellence and Citizenship (11)
SCJEA State Write-Offs—11th place in Feature Writing (11)
10th Annual South Bay TC Jr. Satellite Tournament—Girls 16 Runner-Up (11)
AP European History Student of the Year Award (10)
Spanish 5-6 Student of the Year Award (10)
SCJEA State Write-Offs—6th place in Feature Writing (10)
Coach’s Award—leadership in JV tennis (10)
PTSA Recognition Award—English (9)</p>

<p>Application:
Essay: I wrote about being asian and white in the native speaker's AP Spanish class. My voice comes through and it is a very reflective piece on racial and cultural exchanges.
Activity Essay: I wrote about being EIC of an award-winning paper.
Letters of Rec:
AP English Teacher- amazing writer, glowing rec filled with vivid examples of my lively personality and writing.
AP SPanish Teacher-I've had her for three years, and have recieved Student of the Year awards every year. Wrote about my ability to take Spanish outside of the classroom and connect with my Hispanic peers.
Journalism Adviser: I have no idea what he wrote, but he assured me that it was glowing.
Counselor: I talk with her often, I'm sure it's just fine. haha, I think I have enough LOR.</p>

<p>IF you've read this far, THANK YOU! My SAT scores could be better, but hopefully the long hours I worked as Editor-in-Chief will be worth it! Also, my legacy status should definitely help. Does WashU give special consideration to legacies? Also, all the interviews in my area were booked, so I intend to express my interest through an extra, short "Why WashU?" essay.</p>

<p>Hopefully, I am doing everything right. Thanks again and I hope I didn't waste too much of your time :]</p>

[showmethedata]

<p>Legacy will help a bit. Your level of interest is more important. I suspect that submitting an extra essay would be insufficient. You probably need to visit and interview, or at least interview with a Wash U AdComm rep in your area.</p>

[learninginprog]

<p>op, you appear to be in WashU’s range stats wise, a little below in Math and a little above in CR. Write passionate essays.</p>

<p>Also, How are you a National AP Scholar, doesnt that require 8 AP’s or did you mean to say AP Scholar with Distinction?</p>

<p>I’ve heard great things about Washu. Good luck to you!</p>

[becoming]

<p>Thank you both!
@showmethedata, the interviews in my area were all booked by the time I called in early December. But I have visited campus twice before.
@learninginprog, oops, I meant AP Scholar with Distinction. Thanks</p>

[showmethedata]

<p>Your chances are excellent. You’d really enjoy the English program. Our friends’ kids love it. Good luck!</p>