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<p>"Although the UW’s numbers might suggest otherwise, nonresidents need a stronger academic record than in-state students to gain admission, Ballinger said.</p>
<p>Out-of-state students tend to have slightly lower GPAs, but that’s because many come from top public and private schools where there’s less grade inflation. And their SAT scores are usually higher.</p>
<p>International students often have math SAT scores that outpace all U.S. students — scoring 700 points or more out of 800 — and many get a perfect score."</p>
<p>You can also ask the UW administration for this kind of information. It shouldn’t be secret.</p>