Hello, thank you for the reply 
I appreciate the comments regarding my SAT, however I do believe for WashU it is slightly below average, which I’m not afraid of admitting. Still, if you think I ought to submit it, I can do that for sure.
As of the time of applying, I’ve completed one fall and one summer semester, both full time. I’ll make sure to mention work in my activities.
WashU’s living earth program is a collaboration between them and the St. Louis zoo. I’m interested in participating, to see if I can get my foot in the door with some research internships that might be more adjacent to what I want to study (elephant conservation biology).
I’m applying early to WashU and Princeton, the plan was to complete another 2 semesters and then apply to transfer to those as well as Cornell, and then my in state option (either Texas A&M or UT Austin, or both). That being said, the instate options will have to wait, as currently I cannot afford them (not enough money saved just yet).
Thank you again for replying, I eagerly await your response 