In the class of 2021 thread it was suggested that we create a new thread for posting our children’s admissions decisions, and that we limit each to a single post without all the back and forth congratulations so that others can use it as a reference. Here is my daughter’s results using the suggested format but feel free to modify as appropriate:
GOING TO: University of Washington
INTENDED MAJOR: Biology or related major in the life sciences.
ADMISSIONS STATS: 3.96 unweighted GPA with 9 AP classes. 1400 SAT from single sitting fall of junior year. Average extracurriculars, mostly music and cross country.
ALSO APPLIED TO (accepted/waitlisted/rejected): Accepted to Western Washington, Washington State, University of Oregon, Lewis & Clark, Whitman, Gonzaga, and University of Puget Sound. Also applied to Occidental RD but they have not yet responded. No rejections or waitlists.
REASONS FOR DECISION: D21 wanted to stay in the Pacific Northwest, likes the idea of going to a larger school, wants to participate in a big-time Pac-12 marching band, very impressed with the new life sciences facilities, grew up following the Huskies, likes the idea of living in Seattle where we have lots of friends and family, close by not too close (3 hours by car or Amtrak) wants to room with best friend from HS who is also accepted, and aware that UW will be cheaper than any of the other private or OOS options. Has a variety of other HS friends also going to UW and playing in the marching band.