<p>plus i don't think i ever mentioned the word "overqualified"</p>
<p>CStorm I accept ur apology dude.. its cool. If I end up coming to Wash U, I won't try and hunt you down;)</p>
<p>I think Wash U is a pretty selective school to be using as a safety (for most people). Dunno about the average person on these forums though.</p>
<p>NO ONE here was in the committee room when decisions were made, NO ONE knew exactly what they were looking for, and NO ONE has any idea to what extent (if any) Wash. U. is just playing numbers for U.S. News & World Report. We can make assumptions and guess all we want, but the point is, those adcom people known a lot better than we do what is best for the school and who the best potential members of the freshman class are. And if you got waitlisted with a 1600, it doesn't necessarily mean that Wash. U. thinks you're overqualified.</p>
<p>The range of applicants at WashU is very similar to any ivy and the acceptance profile is very similar too. Some "overqualified" will be rejected at ivys too...some "underqualified" will be admitted like in the ivys too. As far as the yield is concerned, WashU is a relatively new school high up in the rankings and this number will most likely improve. What is important to consider is the amount of effort the school is putting towards developing new and good programs. With an endowment fund ranked # 8 in the US, I would be inclined to think that the school will improve its ranking and "reputation" further.</p>
<p>Nattak86</p>
<p>Get on the phone and call Washu and epress your interest in going there. It will requires effort, but I think you could convince Wash U to take you off the waitlist! Don't give up! You sound like the kind of student they are looking for, so let them know how you feel..</p>