What Are Case Western's Regular Decision Requirements?

I'm applying to Case Western Reserve University through regular decision and trying to get my application sorted. Can anyone tell me what the specific requirements are for applying through regular decision? Any tips on making my application stand out?

In terms of basic requirements, for your Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Regular Decision application, you would need to submit:

1. The Common Application or Coalition Application

2. High School Transcripts

3. Letters of Recommendation (from two teachers and a counselor)

4. An essay, which will be a part of the Common or Coalition Application.

As of the 2024-2025 application cycle, CWRU is test-optional. This means you have the option to submit SAT or ACT scores, but it's not required.

The regular decision deadline for CWRU is typically in early January, but dates can vary from year to year, so be sure to check their admissions website for the exact deadline.

To further strengthen your application, ensure your essay is personal and intriguing, and demonstrates your growth and passion for your intended field of study. Having strong extracurricular activities, particularly those that indicate deep interest or impressive accomplishment in your intended major, also helps. CWRU uses the 4 Tiers of Extracurriculars framework to evaluate the strength of a student's extracurricular profile. A strong profile would feature activities from Tiers 1 and 2, in addition to other extracurriculars. This indicates to colleges that the student has achieved a high level of accomplishment or leadership in their chosen pursuits.

Additionally, while CWRU does consider demonstrated interest in its admissions process, it's not a major factor. But, showing that you are genuinely interested in CWRU can enhance your application. You can show demonstrated interest by carefully incorporating specific details about CWRU into your essays, like mentioning particular programs you're interested in or professors with whom you'd like to study.

Finally, carefully review your application for any errors before you press submit. Attention to detail goes a long way in ensuring you present your best possible application.