WashU Admissions

Applying to College
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<p>So does anyone know how it works? Do you apply to the school first and then for a major, or apply directly for a major? If the latter, do one's chances increase if the major is not incredibly popular (even if the student has lower academics than usual applicants)?</p>

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<p>the first test of preparedness is whether the applicant knows how to navigate the WashU admissions website, FAQs, etc. :)</p>

<p>It took me 30 seconds to google and find the WashU application guide for freshmen: [Freshmen[/url</a>]</p>

<p>There is also a section of this website devoted to WashU: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/washington-university-st-louis/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/washington-university-st-louis/](&lt;a href="http://admissions.wustl.edu/apply/freshmen/Pages/default.aspx%5DFreshmen%5B/url"&gt;http://admissions.wustl.edu/apply/freshmen/Pages/default.aspx)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>see, it's so easy finding answers even a Stanford grad can do it in under 60 seconds.</p>

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<p>It can be possible for certain "intended" majors to be favored over other, more common majors in certain situations (when they have to break a tie).</p>

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<p>Well, there's a pre-application form that you have to fill in. Then they will start your application. WashU OAs are very friendly.</p>

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<p>Also make sure to read the scholarship info carefully--you need to submit for each scholarship (except art, I believe)</p>