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The University uses an individualized application review more typically found at smaller private universities and colleges. In addition to grade-point average (GPA) and test scores, the University takes into account many aspects of an applicant’s achievements and personal history.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION & PERFORMANCEWhile the UW looks at many factors in reviewing applications for admission, academic preparation and performance are still primary. Indicators of preparation and performance include:
An overall strong level of academic achievement as demonstrated by GPA, rigor of curriculum, standardized test scores, and academic distinctions
Taking advantage of college-preparatory courses during high school, such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Running Start, or college in the high school; or core subjects beyond the minimum required for college entrance
Taking full academic advantage of the senior year
Demonstrating a positive grade trend
Demonstrating habits associated with independent intellectual growth such as self-guided reading, engagement with other cultures, or research activities
Demonstrating exceptional artistic talent and achievement
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS & CHARACTERISTICSIn addition to academic preparation and performance, personal achievements and characteristics can also indicate promise to benefit from and contribute to the University of Washington. These include:
Demonstrating a commitment to community service and leadership
Exercising significant responsibility in a family, community, employment, or through activities
Attaining a college-preparatory education in the face of significant personal adversity, economic disadvantage, or disability
Demonstrating cultural awareness or unique perspectives or experiences
Demonstrating notable tenacity, insight, originality, or creativity
The entire application, including the essays and short narrative of activities, is important in the individualized application review. Because the University receives 16,000 freshman applications every year, this process takes time to complete. Some admission decisions are made as early as December, while others are made as late as the end of March. The University takes great care in assessing applications and does not rush the selection of future students. While this process requires patience on the part of many applicants, the benefit is that each applicant is reviewed as an individual and not reduced to a series of numbers.
So, use the application to share with the University who you are and what is important to you. Put your best foot forward and never stop preparing for your transition to college-level studies.
first work your butt off in high school, get good grades, and apply. if you love teaching and history, be a history teacher. that's all you can do with a history major, (my dad has one) but he couldn't make any money with teaching. their are also a lot of history teachers out there so keep your mind open. look for a teaching job for a rare class that schools would love to have. like an ethics class or something like that. but if you love history like i do. go for your dream! Have fun and good luck!
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