<p>I read countless posts from the last two years that state WUSTL is highly overrated. I applied to both Northwestern and WUSTL. Also I get both my UNC Chapel Hill and WUSTL decision in April. At this point, however, I have both UNC Chapel Hill (#2) and Northwestern (#1) ranked ahead of WUSTL (#3). Also, Duke ranked ahead of all three as a reach. WUSTL is a very good school for some, but I do not feel it is a true liberal arts college. Can anyone who turned down WUSTL comment on why they did so. Also can current WUSTL students describe their academic experiences to date.</p>
<p>everyone I know who has gone to WashU has absolutely loved it - the students are bright and engaging, the classes are tough, but very good preparation for grad school (especially if ur a premed)</p>