Wash U Is Distasteful!

galwaymum
Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:16:43 +0000

I am utterly amazed at the level of bitterness and feelings of entitlement being shown here. Sam Lee, using Wikipedia as one of your sources of info, kills your credibility. Wash U is an amazing school and attracts an amazingly talented & huge pool of applicants. At this level of school, the applicants are all so impressive that it becomes a very subjective matter of judgement. These schools are looking not just for well rounded students but are trying to put together well rounded classes and it often comes down to not talent or ability but who really wants to be at Wash U and who can contribute the best to what are seen as the needs of that class and the Univ as a whole.
My son is a soph. in Art/Sci - he knew it was the right place for him when he walked onto the campus and continues to love it. He was accepted (off the wait list) and feels fortunate as can be to have this opportunity. There is no need to hurl insults at a fine school; if it’s not for your s/d just move on &, I hope, be happy! As for the Admissions staff, we found them to be totally professional, helpful and friendly on top of that. Neither my son nor I ever sent an email that was not answered almost immediately either by our regional representative or by the admissions director, Nanette Tarbouni, herself. This is a group of people with incredible integrity, professionalism and class. Good luck to all of you & please keep your eye on the big picture here. I’m sure it will turn out fine for all your sons & daughters.