<p>Hey rosewood,</p>
<p>I have a different background than you, so I can’t really guarantee anything. I went to a small, private Jesuit university in Seattle for two years, and then transferred to UW. So at the time that I transferred, it was possible that they looked more at my university transcript than everything else. They do look at A level and O level results, but it’s probably not weighted very heavily. What goes on in the admissions office is quite a mystery to everyone not involved.</p>
<p>As for the tuition costs, I transferred in Summer 2011, and that was the last quarter that my tuition was $8k+. I think Summer rates are lower, but only by $50-$100. In Fall, I started paying $9352, so I’m pretty sure this current rate is the already increased rate, but there’s no saying whether it will rise again/continue to rise next year. I haven’t really been paying attention to the campus news so I can’t offer any definitive statements, but I’m sure you can find out more stuff online.</p>
<p>I’d say you’d have a very good chance of getting into UW. I’d even go so far as to say that you would be able to get into UMich, BU, USC, or one of the better UCs! But of course, we’d be happy to have you if you choose UW. Haha. In my freshman year, I found out from my roommate that 1600 is TRULY the American average SAT score. I’d heard of that before and never believed it, but it turns out that it’s true. :S On the other boards, I’ve seen people with 1580 on their SATs who got into UW (but they might have excelled in some other aspect). I think subject tests are not required, but they’re always welcome. Especially if you’re interested in majoring in Physics, it might be good to get that done. If you don’t do well for it, you can always choose not to disclose! But yeah. You should have a very good chance of getting in :)</p>
<p>Also, since the UW is so poor now, the school is more inclined to accept international students because we are not subsidised by the state. In fact, we actually help pay the subsidies that are given to the in-state students!! You’re already about one foot in with your scores, and your international status helps to give you an extra push. BUT THIS IS STILL ALL SPECULATION! Don’t come looking for me if you don’t get in ah!</p>
<p>I haven’t heard of UW’s ‘minimum’ grade for A levels. I think what they mean is that you need at least a C to get credit for the subject. Each A level subject is worth 15 credits… though I thought that a pass was enough to get the credit for it. The system might have changed! But even so, you’d be getting 60 credits upon starting school, which makes you a sophomore (and 1/3)!</p>
<p>Wow, Fall 2013… I’m not sure if I’ll still be here by then. Will probably be working already or doing Masters. But yes, I’ll most likely be here in December to give you your free tour! It might even be snowing. Gotta love Seattle in the winter. Because it doesn’t snow every year, Seattle has a strange reaction to it. People don’t know how to drive in the snow, and the city prioritises the environment over the safety of its people lol (i.e. salting the roads as little as possible so the runoff doesn’t affect the sea/rivers too drastically). This makes for funny but yet terrifying instances of cars sliding down hills and people staying home to work because of the 3-inch snowpocalypse outside. We even had 3 snow days for school this year, even though there was little-to-no snow on one of the days. The paranoia that overcomes everyone that time of the year is positively hilarious.</p>
<p>It’s a bit of a big gap to be starting school in Fall 2013, since you already have your A level results. Are you a guy doing your NS right now? Or are you just taking a gap year to travel/meditate and such?</p>
<p>You seem like a really forward looking/planning person, and I’m sure the admissions committee will realise that in your application! I was not even that well-researched and conscientious when it came to choosing my school after A’s!</p>
reading section really gone case lol.</p>
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