<p>WUSTL in my opinion had the most friendly student body of the many schools my D and I visited. The staff including Dean of Admissions, John Berg, rolled the red carpet out for us when D interviewed which says the school wants to know who you are. I was at an ivy school last week and was speaking with a number of doctors and the topic of what other schools did your child apply came up and get admitted. WUSTL clearly stood above all other schools because of academic rigor. If you are studying the sciences and on a premed track WUSTL has no problem chewing you up and spitting you out. It is very common for the brightest of the bright to get B’s and sometimes a C, if you don’t manage your course load correctly. I love WUSTL but if your slightly below average in brilliance and want a social life consider elsewhere IMHO. Also, call the office and set up an interview and tour the campus and speak with many students like we did. You will love it and the dorms are like palaces. I cannot say anything negative about this school it holds a special place in my heart but the RIGOR is something every kid should consider before applying.</p>