Hi, I’m a High School Junior in New Jersey. I just started my college search and have found a couple of college I like, but I have no real grasp on my college preferences yet, so they are subject to change. I have a 4.1W/3.64UW GPA and am 32/233 kids in my class (13.7%). I took a PSAT and scored at 1210, and al taking my SAT in 3 months, with the goal of a 1400 (currently taking SAT classes). I have had a difficult curriculum throughout high school, 11 Honors, 2 of which being AP, 1 being CP. In my 3 years I’ve played hs boys soccer for 2 years, have volunteered at my local hospital for 5 months and counting, and have been coaching youth basketball for 4 months as well. I have been a member of key club for this year, and am looking to bring JSA to my school (our teachers are in strike which makes it VERY difficult to do). I will most likely get into NHS as well in March (or whenever inductions are). One of the schools I was interested in was UWashington. I have read about their biology program, as I am looking to take on the pre-med track, and how the school has a variety of options and things to do. I was just hoping I could get a couple of ballpark chances for each, with my grades and EC’s going up as well. Thanks!
You have pretty good stats. Without knowing your exact classes, your UW GPA seems a little low but if that is due to rigorous courses, then that is usually fine. (UW uses only unweighted GPA).You have some leadership which UW really likes. A tip that I have is to make sure you take a rigorous senior year course load with math and science. Also, keep volunteering and try to go for a leadership position in NHS or another club.
Because you have fairly good stats, your essays are going to play a pretty big role in your admission. There are some other factors such as race and first generation that will come into play as well. Good luck! Finish your junior year strong because those are the last grades that UW will see.