Is there an accepted student’s facebook page or groupme chat? My daughter would love to join if somebody can send her an invite-info? She’s getting more and more excited about Washu and plans to visit in April (third time).
@Parche Thanks so much for the reply! Although I’m still waiting on some other decisions, I’m 90% sure I will be attending in the fall!
@SleepIsTemporary You can request to join the official class of 2021 Facebook group!
Man I would give my left arm to be a Hispanic female. Not my right arm though, I still need that one.
Welp, maybe in another lifetime.
@mangotango001 How are you a Presidential Scholar nominee? You mean you were one of the art nominees? Because you need a perfect/near-perfect score to be nominated…
Ariz0na – good for you! Make sure you visit – hopefully while students are there! Talked to our student this evening after completing an exam – tough but happy it was over. Swung by the candy store for a bit of nourishment. Absolutely no regrets – already planning the summer’s activities! Best of luck!
Hi WustlEngineer, My son has been accepted to WashU for this upcoming fall semester as a comp sci major. We would appreciate your input on the following:
- In your experience, are the class sizes too large for effective learning?
- Are you able to register for the courses you need and want?
- Can undergrads easily become involved in research by approaching their professors?
- Have you or your friends had interesting internship opportunities?
- How about job opportunities?
- What are your post grad plans?
- What companies come onto campus for job fairs and recruiting? How often?
- Have you developed strong relationships with your professors?
- What department-related extracurriculars have you taken advantage of?
Hello everyone!
New to this thread, though I am not sure what took me so long. My D just returned from visiting WUSTL for the Danforth Scholarship weekend. She enjoyed hanging out with other Danforth Scholars and having a chance to spend a few days on campus. I give WUSTL a lot of credit for taking time to get to know students and taking a special interest in them. They offered a well organized and fun weekend for all students who attended. Other students visited for the Ervin and Rodriguez Scholarships as well. I imagine that the Scholarship weekend and interview helps both the student and the school determine if it is the right fit for both. I feel that WUSTL is probably the best fit for my D of the schools she has been accepted to, but we have not made a final decision at this point.
Keeping my fingers crossed that the Danforth Scholarship may help us afford for her to attend!
Congrats to all on acceptances! 
Hi! I just got admitted and am super excited, but am so far kind of nervous about visiting. Right now it is between Wash -U and Northwestern, and Northwestern has already reached out to me about admitted student days. Is there a similar thing for Wash-U? I didn’t win any scholarships, but I really want to find a way to stay overnight at Wash-U since that is what I’m doing at Northwestern, and I want to make my experiences at both schools as parallel as possible.
Does anybody know if there is a more organized way to do this for admitted students? Or will I still just have to do the whole “create my own visit” thing and find lodging somewhere else?
@yeahchristina It is my understanding that there are dates scheduled for Admitted Students days on April 15 & 21.
I would encourage you to contact Admissions to discuss the option for an overnight.
If you have not been to visit WashU, I would highly recommend that!
@yeahchristina There is a thread on this forum started by @thshadow and he seem to indicate that there isn’t an official overnight program for admitted students but if you can find a willing host you can do it.
Yes, I have been continuing to search for an overnight possibility for DD. So far no luck, which is a little bit surprising TBH.
For admitted student events - if you click on your acceptance, there are “admitted student next steps”. Behind that link, you can see events. We’re going 4/15 (probably the same thing as 4/21) for what’s called I think “Spring Preview Focus”.
My D got invited to visit for this weekend. I’m wondering if any of you are also going at the same time. She’s arrival at night. WASH-U paid the air ticket and taxi. I’m worried if it’s safe from the airport to school by taxi.
@pigmom Congratulations to your D. I believe that Wash U will make sure your D is safe.
They seem to be very experienced with coordinating travel to and from the school. I have been impressed with their efficient communication to students and parents regarding events on campus.
@pigmom --my S (and maybe I) will be going to WashU this weekend, and he went by himself in the fall on a trip paid by the school. On that trip S went by himself, and used a taxi voucher to get from the airport. It was the first time S had taken a taxi by himself, and with a little texting to me he was able to navigate it no problem. He felt very safe. He also wandered around outside of the school, over to the loop one night by himself. I told him to first ask kids about safety/concerns, and to keep his eyes open. He reported that he had no problems.
Hello guys. I am an intl admitted to washU. I had a question about my fin aid package. The letter says funds in addition to that amount wont be available in future years. So if the cost of attendance should increase in subsequent years will i require more funds to attend? If anyone else receiving fin aid could clarify it would be a big help. Only reason i have committed yet. Thanks
FYI, housing comes out tonight at midnight central time!
@Siam97 Financial aid packages do increase as cost of attendance increases. Not sure if this applies to international student tho…