<p>So i'm am asking you to chance me and give me any advice you may have about admissions and scholarships at WASH U.</p>
<p>GPA: 3.56 unweighted out of 4.00
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 30
ACT English: 31
Act Science: 33
Act Writing: 09
SAT Math 1: 720
SAT Chemistry: 690
Involved heavily in volunteer work, four different organization which i have leadership position or have organized projects.
My teacher/counselor recommendations are solid.
I am a Nigerian female interested in Chemical Engineering.
ran varisty track and field for all years at my high school</p>
<p>I'm really interested in going to Wash U and will probably visit in the spring. So, do i have good chances of getting in?</p>
<p>your grades are low for washu but your extracurriculars make up for them (but since i don’t have a complete perspective on all your ecs, i’m not sure on that either)</p>
<p>if you’re super interested, there is absolutely no harm in applying
i say work on your test scores and show INTEREST<-- this is a big one. if you a lot of interest, it could really boost your chances</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for your positivity. I think my diversity (being a female in science, being culturally underrepresented) will help but i don’t know if it will be enough.
For extra curriculars, i was in gospel Choir, i do volunteer work for a needy shelter closet, a food pantry, and an organization that raises awareness about dating abuse. I am pp[art of the Environmental Club and the Chemistry Club. ummm Have had two jobs etc. I feel like i have a nice chance, my gpa isn’t high enough but hopefully my essay will pick up some slack.</p>
<p>I was born in Nigeria and moved around when i was one. I did two years at a boarding school in Nigeria and my Nigerian culture is a big part of my life. I communicated this is my essay.</p>
<p>While a Nigerian female in Engineering is obviously a plus on the Afirmative Action front, I don’t see it overcounting for a 3.5 GPA and 31 ACT. Would help more if you still lived in Nigeria. Although going to a boarding school there for two years does add a lot. </p>
<p>You didn’t mention what courses you’ve taken, so it’s hard to figure out more.</p>
<p>I’ve taken 4 years of math up to Calculus AB. I’ve taken 3 years of Social sciences (world History, american history, AP Psychology) I’ve taken 4 and a 1/2 years of science including the AP Chemistry and Honors Physics i am taking this year. I’ve of course had 4 and 1/2 years of English. I have taken two art classes, I did a Summer science program at Kettering University And was in the top 10 of the whole program. I can’t think of anything else right off the bat.</p>
<p>I agree with marcdvl that you can’t be sure if your race and gender/intended major will offset your ACT score. Your GPA is inconclusive since GPA is all relative. What is your class rank? If you’re in the top 10%, that could help to offset the ACT. If you’re in the top 5%, even better.</p>
<p>It’s really a crapshoot for you; I think it’s basically a 50/50 chance and could go either way.</p>