WashU doesn't just take the most qualified applicants. They take people they think will actually attend the school. Take this situation
Student A:
31 ACT, 3.9 GPA ... equal ec's
Student B:
34/35 ACT, 4.5 GPA .. equal ec's
I know this for a fact .. I've seen the smart kids at my school get rejected (even the well-rounded ones) and the "pretty smart" ones get accepted.
They might accept Student A, because they probably want to actually go. For Student B, it tends to be a backup school (but not always). That's why it's difficult for these very intelligent people who get waitlisted (especially when its right before ivy decisions, it can be scary).
What I have to say is:
-Good luck, there's no harm in voicing your opinion and I really do hope you get in. You seem very passionate and that is just what colleges want.
-Has anyone heard of someone submitting "worse" test scores to WashU. I know this sounds dumb, but say a student takes the ACT 3 times, geting a 30, 33, and 34. Would they have a higher chance of getting accepted by submitting the 30? I know this sounds weird, and maybe I'm off. I have to be off, that would be terrible! Or maybe not? Someone help me
