Please chance me for next year ED? (Please read full post)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>Objective:
SAT 1: Haven't taken yet
SAT IIs: Haven't taken yet
ACT: 32 (33W, 31M, 30R, 32S, 31E+W, 9/12 Essay) - I'm expecting a 33-34 on my next ACT and sub-scores that'll give me a 34 super-score.
My course rigor has been quite high. I've taken a solid amount of AP classes and a lot of honors/weighted classes as well.
Unweighted GPA: 3.589 w/ Freshmen year - 3.741 not including freshmen year
Weighted GPA: 3.969 (w/ Freshmen) - 4.26 (w/o Freshmen)
I made two section for grades because my Freshmen year as bad for these reasons (which my counselor will document during her letter of recommendation) and after I talked to an admission officer during my visit he said that they'll look more heavily on my Sophomore and Junior grades more because of this:</p>

<p>1) I moved from a small private school in NY to a large public school in Colorado
2) I was sick for 20+ days (I have it diagnosed and documented). I had to sometimes take tests right after coming back from being sick with no time to catch up.
3) I was dealing with the death of my brother (from suicide) and was getting mental help too (psychiatrists)</p>

<p>Rank: School doesn't rank
AP Classes: will have 7 by graduation.
Senior Classes will be:
AP BC
AP Macro
AP Micro
Adv C++
AP Lit
Chemistry
Creative Writing
Film Lit</p>

<p>Major Awards:
Academic Honors 3x
First Place iPhone App Developer Competition
State for FBLA (may go to Nationals)
State Entrepreneurship Competition - First Place
Best Delegate - MUN
Honorable Mention - MUN</p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars:
Founder/Facilitated the creation of a SOS Chapter (Suicide Awareness Program) at my School, Leader of SOS, Model UN, Varsity Track, FBLA, Computer Club, Piano for 14 years, Guitar for 9 years, Trumpet for 9 Years.</p>

<p>Community Service:
Community/School awareness for Suicide with SOS
Promoted Suicide Awareness Walk at CU Boulder
Raised $10,000+ for Suicide Awareness Walk at CU Boulder - 2012
Raised $10,000+ for Suicide Awareness Walk at CU Boulder - 2014</p>

<p>Summer:
Studied International Relations and History of WW2 - Putney (Oxford/Tuscany)
Studied Political Science and Philosophy - Putney (Amherst)</p>

<p>Teachers Rec: Will be amazing. My teachers adore me.
**Counselor Rec: Will be amazing. She knows me on a personal level and will explain my bad freshmen year grades.
Interview: Did the interview on campus and it went great!
Side note: I have shown a lot of interest so far in the school over the year.
Essay: Will be phenomenal, they have always been my strong suit and they'll really show my character well. </p>

<p>Other:
State: Colorado
Country: USA
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Hispanic/Columbian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: Parent retired/Upper-Middle Class (financial aid not needed)</p>

<p><strong>Hooks: URM, Shown Interest/Taken Action in Suicide Awareness after the death of my brother, Shown Interest in Comp Sci/Poli Sci</strong></p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Match, apply ED</p>

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<p>“First Place iPhone App Developer Competition.” </p>

<p>I am cheering you on : MIT! MIT! MIT!</p>

<p>But I see you’re interested in Political Science.</p>

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<p>@lanahere</p>

<p>Yeah, I’m good at coding and I like it, but I’m fascinated in poli sci/IR too. But I fell in love with the WashU campus when I visited. The atmosphere, the classrooms, the campus, all was amazing so I really want to go there! </p>

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<p>@ivyleaguefan</p>

<p>Is that based off of if I get the 34 super score?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Correction: 3.975 Weighted GPA including Freshmen year.</p>

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<p>WU is one of those schools that really values interest in their school…i think it’s partlyy paranoia that they’re often a 2nd choice for kids who don’t get into ivies, or top-tier others (stanford, georgetown, etc.) so having them as your dream school is a big plus. And you need to bring across that interest. You’ve visited, that’s good…and then do you have the name of yoru regional contact…I would send him/her semi-regular notes when anything big (academically) happens…stats-wise, you look strong. </p>

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<p>@southernhope</p>

<p>I have already contacted my regional contact in the past this year after she visited my school. I also had an interview on campus, so I’ve definitely been showing a lot of interest! :)</p>

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<p>You definitely have a really good chance. Being Hispanic is a HUGE plus.</p>

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<p>Because you’ve shown a lot of interest, do not need financial aid, and are a URM, I’d be VERY surprised if you don’t get in. Though college admissions seem to be a crapshoot these days, these factors should help you out a great deal at WashU. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Yes I got in with a 34 too. I would say Hispanic + no aid sounds like a very sound formula, so I do think you have a great chance.</p>

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<p>I think you have a very strong chance at being admitted ED. Keep up the good work in school and continue to show interest!</p>

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<p>@DestinysNephew</p>

<p>How do I continue to show interest at this point? I’ve talked to my regional admissions person, am on the mailing list, had an interview, and visited the campus. What more could I do?</p>

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<p>@MyNameIsClay</p>

<p>Yes, you have covered most of the bases. If an admissions officer visits your school for an information session, however, you can show interest by going to that. Otherwise you have expressed your interest very well, and I think you’re in good shape.</p>

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<p>@southernhope I would say Georgetown and Wash U are on the same tier. </p>

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<p>@southernhope I think the masses think WashU cares about displayed interest more than WashU does. I am an admit this year that showed zero interest and my application was a middle of the pack application. I think WashU cares about the CA essay 1000x more than they care about your interest.
@quotable definitely.</p>

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<p>@Neutrality</p>

<p>What do you think my chances are? </p>