Chances at Washington & Lee?

Esquette
Tue, 15 May 2007 13:15:14 +0000

Congrats on your transfer acceptance! When did you hear about your app, if you don’t mind me asking (also know another applicant, but haven’t heard whether he’s gotten a decision yet).

Demonstrated interest seems to be another factor given considerable weight in W&L admissions. Otherwise qualified applicants who spend time getting to know the school from campus/classroom/alumni visits, and thereafter express sincere interest in attending, are those who, quite logically, are more likely to come, to thrive while there, and to be devoted alums. That’s good business because it makes for a great educational experience (and helps to explain W&L’s perennially high student satisfaction measures, incl. no. of legacies). W&L is a case study for this principle, as are other highly selective LACs.