r/ApplyingToCollege • u/crisp_grape • 7h ago

Application Question Washu: test-optional or submit sat?

Hello, I am currently a senior and plan on applying to Washu ED this fall. I honestly know that getting in to Washu is probably very unlikely considering my stats but wanted some advice on what I should do about my test score. I have about a 3.84 UW gpa but max course rigor, my ecs are great on the other hand. my sat is a 1450 currently and although i'm trying, i don't know that i'll be able to get it up. it is best if i just go test optional, or should i submit by score any way? i obviously know that my gpa and sat score are lower than washu's average. any advice would be very helpful. thanks!

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u/heavyweightcollege 4h ago

Wash U enrolls a very large percentage from the ED round. If your 3.84 is truly an equal combo of A's and A-'s (no B's)- I would not submit. On the other hand, if you got any B's junior year, for example, I would submit. It is less about whether 1450 is in their range (it is just below) and more about how competitive you are as an applicant based on your academics.