For those who've applied to WashU under regular decision, what's your experience? How long did it take for you to hear back, and was the process pretty straightforward?
As someone who works with the college application process, I'd like to share a few insights about the regular decision process at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU).
It's important to note that each year can vary slightly due to the volume of applications, but generally, WashU tends to send out their regular decision notifications around late March or early April. Based on past trends, their notification date leans towards the end of March.
WashU uses the Common App or Coalition App for their application process. It's a must to fill out the required sections, which mainly include your personal information, academic history, and your activities list. Be sure to take the time to answer the WashU supplemental essays, where you’ll be able to elaborate more on why you’re specifically interested in their university.
As far as the process being straightforward, many students find it so but this is largely subjective and depends on your comfort with organizing extensive information, writing essays, and navigating the online application platforms. Staying organized is a big help, so make sure to have all the necessary documents handy before you start your application. Examples of documents often needed are transcripts, test scores, your activities list and short descriptions, and draft responses for prompts.
Furthermore, you’re able to reach out to the admissions office, your regional representative, or even current students if you have specific questions or encounter any difficulties during the process. WashU has a reputation for being quite supportive and responsive to inquiries.
Do remember that every student’s experience is unique and the process may be different for you depending on various factors, such as the major you’re applying to, where you’re applying from, and the competitiveness of the application cycle. Good luck with your application!
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