Chances for WashU at St. Louis Early-Decision?

JemmaSimmons
Sat, 08 Jul 2017 14:35:43 +0000

@hardworking99 Actually, I think the “waitlist the best” trope is B.S. I have a 36 ACT, several APs, perfect GPA, and had a few great extracurriculars, and I got in. The key is demonstrated interest. I showed a lot because WashU was my number one. They can tell that in your essays or by how many scholarships you apply to (very important!).

Being a high quality applicant does NOT decrease your chances of getting in; demonstrated interest is a must for everyone. It just gets called out more in the upper level candidates because they’re more surprised to have not received an acceptance letter.

@kalyannath2000 Your stats look awesome. I would definitely recommend applying to the Langsdorf engineering scholarship. If you are serious about getting it, consider applying RD, as they use the scholarships as a hook to entice the best to attend WashU. Best of luck on your college applications!