Please Chance Me! I Will Chance Back

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Washington
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<p>In-State Korean Female
GPA: 3.7
SAT:1950
CR:620
Math:680
Writing 650</p>

<p>Okay so...I took honors classes during my freshman and sophomore year, but did not take any advanced classes at all during my junior year. It's something I really regret. But this year (senior year), I am taking three AP classes (AP Calc, Stats, and English) which hopefully helps a little bit.
I did terribly during my freshman year (GPA of 3.2..yikes), but each semester my GPA steadily began to increase. I got straight A's in my soph and junior year. </p>

<p>I've been told I have a very strong personal statement. I wrote it about how I overcame my Tourette's Syndrome, and am heavily relying on my essay. I can even send you my personal statement if it will help me with my chances.
I wrote my short response about going to Kenya and connecting with the high school students there through education.</p>

<p>Below are my EC's exactly as how I listed in the app</p>

<p>Praise Team (9, 10, 11,12)
-Played guitar and sang for church's praise band on Sundays
-Attended weekly Saturday night meetings.
-Occasionally led worship
-Taught me how to collaborate with others
-Allowed me to improve my stage presence and to work together with fellow musicians
-Contributed to development of leadership skills</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Shadowing a Physical Therapist Grade Level(s): 12
-Observing a physical therapist once a week at Canyon Park Physical Therapy
-Taught me various rehabilitation exercises as well as how to perform certain ligament and muscle tests
-Learned about how certain injuries occur
-Familiarized myself with the evaluation process
-Allowed me to realize how much I enjoy physical therapy</p></li>
<li><p>Dance Team Member Grade Level(s): 11 (Had to stop during my senior year due to moving schools)
-Performed at competitions, football games, assemblies, and a Seahawks game
-Attended practice three days a week
-Improved my time management skills
-Taught me to pay attention to small details in my daily life
-Helped improve my ability to focus and to perform commands
-Received Scholar Athlete Award</p></li>
<li><p>Tutor Grade Level(s): 10 11 12
-Volunteered with Imagine Housing as a math and English tutor for low income students [10th, 11th]
-Guitar tutor to a group of neighborhood children [12th]
-Through tutoring at different households and with Imagine Housing, I learned about Spanish and Indian
culture.
-Helped improve my ability to explain situations</p></li>
<li><p>Starting a YouTube Channel Grade Level(s): 11 12
-Videos of myself playing guitar and singing songs as well as my original music
-Gave me a way to experiment with my music and share it with a community
-Sparked my growth as an artistic individual
-(I included the link)</p></li>
</ol>

<p>anyways, what are my chances? Thanks! And I will chance you back if you ask!</p>

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<p>@saaappp‌ </p>

<p>Hello! Congratulations on finishing your application.</p>

<p>I think you have a great chance.
I would be surprised if you were not accepted.
You have great test scores, ECs, and an above average GPA.
UW takes a holistic approach when reviewing applications; therefore, a well rounded applicant is better than someone that only has a strong test score or GPA.</p>

<p>Good luck!
I included my stats from last year to give you a perspective of what UW may/may not be looking for.</p>

<p>-Male/Korean American
-2200 SAT 700R 700M 800W
-3.85 UW GPA
-7 IBs
-700+ Community Service Hours
-3 Year Varsity Wrestling
-4 Year JV/Varsity Football
-Swim Team Captain for 3 Years
-ASB and Key Club VP
-School/District Math Champion (2 Years)</p>

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<p>@GoDawgsCo018 Thank you so much! My biggest concern more than anything is the fact that I did not take any AP’s until this year…how much do you think this will affect me? I am praying that my EC’s and personal statement could outweigh that, but still</p>

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<p>@saaappp‌ </p>

<p>You’ll be fine, you have nothing to worry about.
I’ve heard rumors about how UW only accepts students with a heavy AP/IB course load, but that’s false.
Of course it’s nice to see someone committed to working hard throughout HS, but UW understands that AP/IB classes do not define ones academic abilities.
I took the majority of my IB classes senior year (5/7).
From personal experience, the personal statement portion is what makes it or breaks it for many applicants.
My sister applied to UW in 2010 with no AP/IB classes, and was accepted. However, she wrote one of the best essays I have ever read.</p>

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<p>@GoDawgsCo018 Wow, awesome! Thank you so very much. Your simple response has actually made me less worried/anxious. Have a great day!</p>