Chances for WashU at St. Louis Early-Decision?

mamabear232
Sat, 08 Jul 2017 16:37:20 +0000

@kalyannath2000 I think your chances are good for the ED round. Run the numbers in the net price calculator to determine if it would be affordable for your family.

Applying ED is the ultimate form of “demonstrated interest.” Jumping through additional hoops like visiting campus (if it’s a significant distance from your home) is probably not necessary.

I do agree with @JemmaSimmons that chances of a merit scholarship are probably reduced if you are accepted ED. There is no reason to use those scarce scholarships to recruit you if you’re a sure thing. So if you need merit money to afford Wash U, the RD round would make more sense.

Best of luck to you!