<p>AsianGinger - I’m assuming you’re talking about the various ways (specifically) engineers can test out of writing 1, yes?</p>
<p>There’s a few ways, and I can’t remember the exact specifics. But AP English (both versions), ACT scores, and SAT scores can exempt students.</p>
<p>I believe the ratio is about:
About 1/3 of incoming engineers meet one of those requirements.
Another 1/3 pass the exam during orientation.
And about 1/3 have to take writing 1.</p>
<p>Can anybody go to the multicultural weekend, or do you have to be a minority? I only ask because I can’t find the invitation on my pathway, and I am really interested in going.</p>
<p>Does anybody know how to check FA online??</p>
<p>@vinnytest</p>
<p>Multicultural Weekend is by invite only, so if the invite is not on the pathway you can’t attend. However, if you’re very interested in attending, a call or email to admissions couldn’t hurt.</p>
<p>Hello!
I was invited to both the Multicultural Celebration Weekend (4/19-4/21) and Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Visit Days (4/15-4/17). I got in the College of Art and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, so I was wondering if any of you have suggestions on which one I should go to/if I should go to both of them. Thanks!</p>
<p>@asianginger @johnson181 writing 1 is mandatory for all students except for engineers who can place out</p>
<p>@destrokk i didn’t attend either of those last year (i was ED so didn’t get the free airfare deal and given i’m caucasian, wasn’t invited to multicultural wknd) but my advice is that if you’re deciding between the art school and engineering, it may be worthwhile to go to the sam fox wknd. if you know you’re definitely going to be in one school or the other, multicultural wknd might be the better visit (ive heard it’s awesome!)</p>
<p>@steal1115; Well, I think I’m going to do the double degree program, but thanks for the advice!</p>
<p>well, I’m planning on engineering, so it applies to me, but I just got that information from my dad, who didn’t tell me that it only applied to engineers</p>
<p>To be blunt, the dual degree program is a waste of time. More likely than note it’ll take a minimum of five years (Artsci requires any dual degree in artsci to complete 150 units instead of 120). You have to complete two sets of general ed requirements, one for each school. And you get two bachelor’s degrees.</p>
<p>On the other hand, you can do one degree and double major, and get a masters degree in your fifth year.</p>
<p>Two bachelors degrees vs a bachelors and a masters…not really a tough choice to make.</p>
<p>Almost no one does the dual undergrad Wash U degree.</p>
<p>How do I check my financial aid online??</p>
<p>@marcdvl; Oh, so you would recommend double majoring, instead?</p>
<p>If you want to spend five years at Wash U, I recommend getting a masters at least. Two bachelors is pointless. There really is no reason to double degree (with the exception that most multiple majors in engineering awards multiple degrees). No one should dual degree with one of the schools as Artsci because they require a minimum of 150 units which is five years (or four years and every summer) minimum. </p>
<p>Why get two undergrad degrees when you can get a graduate one?</p>
<p>If you’re interested in both business and whatever subject you wanted to study in Artsci, just double major.</p>
<p>I know how you guys feel. When I got accepted you have all these options suddenly available to you. Wow I can do this major and that degree and this degree and take this class etc. Once you learn how things are (this goes for whatever school you decide to attend) you figure out what you want to do. Getting two undergraduate degrees sounds cool and exciting and different, but it’s not. </p>
<p>Which isn’t to say don’t double major. I triple majored at Wash U and wouldn’t change that for anything. But there’s no chance in hell I would have gotten separate undergrad degrees.</p>
<p>as a current student, i 100% agree with the above post - i’ve only heard of one girl my year getting a dual-degree and it’s with artsci and sam fox (which makes sense bc of the bfa from the art school) but given the artsci requirements, it definitely will take 5 years. the incoming artsci students won’t have to deal with clusters but ive heard something similar is going to replace them. either way, it still may be fairly difficult to fulfill both schools requirements and major requirements in 4 years. i believe @destrokk wrote they’re engineering and sam fox which may not be as bad for fulfilling school requirements but i can guarantee between engineering and art classes, you will be very busy between going to studio and taking the rigorous engineering classes so doing a double-major instead may make your life a lot easier</p>
<p>for the record, washu doesn’t allow triple majoring anymore. it only allows a double major and a minor or a major and 2 minors. @marcdvl i don’t know when you graduated but i know triple-majoring is no longer an option</p>
<p>Wait, yeah I’m not majoring in arts & sciences.
I got in the Sam Fox School of Art and Design and School of Engineering and Applied Science and am thinking of double majoring/dual degree, but I’m leaning towards double majoring right now.</p>
<p>I still don’t see an engineering/art dual degree taking less than five years.
First two years for BFA you’ll need three courses a semester for studio art, writing, art history, etc. For engineering you’ll need Calculus, Dif Eq, Physics, maybe Chem or Bio. You won’t get to take an elective until your third year. </p>
<p>Art classes are six hours a week versus three for non art classes. </p>
<p>The only feasible dual degree program is dual engineering.</p>
<p>Just to put in my two cents about the art school, I’m a current Sam Fox freshman and under our new curriculum, you choose 2 classes one semester and 1 class another semester to have a normal 16 course credit load. So like me for example, I had Drawing 1, 2-D Design, Intro to Western Art, and then Practices in Art, Arch + Design 1 (1-credit, most don’t count it as a real class) and two electives, and this semester I have Drawing 2, Intro to Modern Art, 3-D Design, Practices 2, Writing 1 and then one elective. If you’re going to be double-majoring in engineering, taking only three engineering classes your first year makes it nearly impossible for both majors to be done on time. You can technically push 2-D/3-D to sophomore year, but having to take three studios at one time potentially just isn’t appealing to most people. Especially considering that I know that personally my sophomore studios will take up two full days of class from 9-4 (with a one-hour elective taking up what would be the break between the two), that adding another is really hard. Studios, while rewarding and are great at forcing you to work and get things done in a timely manner, take a lot out of you. Especially if they’re at 8am.</p>
<p>If you ever have any specific Sam Fox questions, feel free to message me, I’d love to help!</p>
<p>Well, I was planning on taking 5 years to fulfill the requirements if I were to get two degrees. Anyways, I have a few AP scores that can count for general education credits.</p>
<p>edit;
@thentheresme; Oh, thanks for the information! Just wondering, about how much time would you spend on the studio work each day?</p>
<p>Would I get in some sort of trouble if I decide to not take any of my AP tests? I think I indicated on the common app that I would be taking 4 AP tests, but after checking the AP policy, I now realize that it’s pointless to take any of the tests.
Thank you!</p>
<p>If your prime is engineering, you can still triple major. If your prime is anything else your capped at 2 majors, 1 minor or 1 major 2 minors.
I’m a senior.</p>
<p>I have emails from the engineering registrar, engineering services, and my advisor stating it’s possible.</p>
<p>You can also petition the other schools. I have a friend that did. It’s not guaranteed though.</p>
<p>icecreme- </p>
<p>They probably won’t even notice.
I had several friends who didn’t report their scores to WashU until /sophomore/ year.</p>
<p>You’ll be fine. There’s no point in taking an AP exam if you know you’re going to a school that won’t accept it as credit.</p>