Such a fantastic school--- Chance me?!?!

jazzymom
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:08:01 +0000

I think you have a decent chance — everything is within range over all. My advice would be to apply ED if you can afford to and if you are sure it’s your No.1.

You have some nice activities I would emphasize for Washu, such as the musical theater. I’m sure the adcoms look for students who will keep the theater scene going, not just the science studs so to speak. There is also a largish service program involved with inner-city tutoring, so I would find out about that and make that connection in a short essay maybe. Being Jewish will not make you stand out, but I think showing a dedication to participation in those activities would be considered a plus. Most adcoms like kids who DO things, even though not having loads of activities won’t necessarily keep anyone from being accepted. It depends on the rest of the application.

Just don’t forget that there’s a lot more that goes into consideration than just grades and scores and ECs. Some of these factors are beyond your ability to control: where you’re from (Arizona can’t hurt); whether you’re male or female; your ability to pay versus need for FA; whether you’re aiming to enter the sought-after pre-med majors or the architecture or engineering program or one of the humanities departments or the art school. Good luck.