University of Washington C/O 2017 (2013-2014 Cycle) Forum

[tweetybird]

Checking in and interviewed this morning. Sure hope this goes well!

[anna8506]

Checking in!

Sent: 01/12
Complete: 01/13
Under review: 01/17

[Ally Mcbeal]

In by email!!!! 158 3.63

[zanardin]

Does anyone know if UW reinburses travel for admitted student weekend? I have heard that other schools do but I am not sure if that is just a T14/scholarship thing.

[SparkyZZZ]

Does anyone know if UW reinburses travel for admitted student weekend? I have heard that other schools do but I am not sure if that is just a T14/scholarship thing.

I am curious about this too. I know that Notre Dame does, so there is at least one out of the T14 that gives a travel stipend (I think U of Iowa does as well)

Without a travel stipend, I really don't see being able to make it to Seattle for ASW.

[maple22]

Just got waitlisted. 161/3.82

[etoile]

Does anyone know if UW reinburses travel for admitted student weekend? I have heard that other schools do but I am not sure if that is just a T14/scholarship thing.

I am curious about this too. I know that Notre Dame does, so there is at least one out of the T14 that gives a travel stipend (I think U of Iowa does as well)

Without a travel stipend, I really don't see being able to make it to Seattle for ASW.

This is written on their admitted students page:

"Students who are traveling more than 150 miles to Seattle for Admitted Students Day are eligible for a $250 travel reimbursement. To apply for this stipend, please email us your name, mailing address, and the city/state you’ll be traveling from (if different from your mailing address) by Friday, March 21. You must also RSVP to the event using the RSVP link above. We will provide you with a $250 check upon your arrival to the ASD event."

[AndiDail]

Just sent in my RSVP for the Admitted Students Day! Very excited. I will be coming from So Cal (and staying at a hostel about 2 miles from campus), so am very thankful for the available travel stipend.

[olivejuice831]

Anyone know what the turn around timeframe is from in review to a decision? Thanks

[amp2017]

Waitlisted. 161/3.54

[lbrodsky]

Accepted through email on Friday (1/31). Waiting for packet in mail. Reeeeally hoping for some scholarship $.

[pixy1900]

I got my packet a few weeks ago, but there was no mention of $$. It seems we have to apply online through the admitted students website and write more essays... has anyone been given $$ yet?

I looked through the past few years and can't find that much talk about how generous they've been in the past or how the aid was awarded.

[etoile]

I got my packet a few weeks ago, but there was no mention of $$. It seems we have to apply online through the admitted students website and write more essays... has anyone been given $$ yet?

I looked through the past few years and can't find that much talk about how generous they've been in the past or how the aid was awarded.

I submitted my essay and got a response within 5 days (30k). I think they're known to be quite stingy, but they received a huge donation in the fall, so maybe they'll be a little more generous this year?

[pixy1900]

congrats! was it 30 per year or overall? You inspired me to do the essay, so I just submitted. Hoping for some good aid, I'm over both 75th and was born in seattle and would like to move back

[etoile]

Sadly, just total (per year would've been amazing, that would be a full ride for me because I'm a resident haha). They did emphasize that it was just an initial offer and may increase after processing my FAFSA so fingers crossed. Scrolling through LSN, it looks like 30k is on the higher end (though there isn't much $$ info on there so who knows). I'm a splitter, so you might get luckier than me! Here's to hoping we both get $$$

[Icecold62]

In, waiting for scholarship info.

3.3 165

[cesium]

Generally speaking, do state schools favor or unfavor out-of-state applicants (never lived in the state)? I imagine they have an obligation to their taxpayers (and their children) to give them an advantage for in-state admissions, but perhaps they are also interested in diversifying the incoming class.

In particular, what is University of Washington's position on this?

[anna8506]

Sorry for being impatient, but has anyone besides me been stuck on UR since 01/17? Thank you!

[anna8506]

Generally speaking, do state schools favor or unfavor out-of-state applicants (never lived in the state)? I imagine they have an obligation to their taxpayers (and their children) to give them an advantage for in-state admissions, but perhaps they are also interested in diversifying the incoming class.

In particular, what is University of Washington's position on this?

This is what I found on their website, so I guess they do give their residents some priority.
143 enrolled (2,624 applicants, 686 admitted)

Median GPA - 3.64; median LSAT - 164 (90th percentile)

46.2% women; 27.9% students of color; 70.6% Washington residents

9.1% hold other graduate degrees

5 foreign countries represented (Brazil, Canada, China, South Korea, United Kingdom)

[cesium]

Generally speaking, do state schools favor or unfavor out-of-state applicants (never lived in the state)? I imagine they have an obligation to their taxpayers (and their children) to give them an advantage for in-state admissions, but perhaps they are also interested in diversifying the incoming class.

In particular, what is University of Washington's position on this?

This is what I found on their website, so I guess they do give their residents some priority.
143 enrolled (2,624 applicants, 686 admitted)

Median GPA - 3.64; median LSAT - 164 (90th percentile)

46.2% women; 27.9% students of color; 70.6% Washington residents

9.1% hold other graduate degrees

5 foreign countries represented (Brazil, Canada, China, South Korea, United Kingdom)

Even though 70.6% of their students are Washington residents, it is possible that an even greater percentage of their applicants are from WA. It would be interesting to see how the LSAT/GPA numbers differ between in-state and out-of-state students.

[anna8506]

Generally speaking, do state schools favor or unfavor out-of-state applicants (never lived in the state)? I imagine they have an obligation to their taxpayers (and their children) to give them an advantage for in-state admissions, but perhaps they are also interested in diversifying the incoming class.

In particular, what is University of Washington's position on this?

This is what I found on their website, so I guess they do give their residents some priority.
143 enrolled (2,624 applicants, 686 admitted)

Median GPA - 3.64; median LSAT - 164 (90th percentile)

46.2% women; 27.9% students of color; 70.6% Washington residents

9.1% hold other graduate degrees

5 foreign countries represented (Brazil, Canada, China, South Korea, United Kingdom)

Even though 70.6% of their students are Washington residents, it is possible that an even greater percentage of their applicants are from WA. It would be interesting to see how the LSAT/GPA numbers differ between in-state and out-of-state students.

I have not seen any data on that, but I think they use the out-of-state applicants as ways to diversify the class and also boost LSAT/GPA stats. And having any ties within the state would imply higher chance of matriculation.

Cool profile pic BTW!

[Hurricane211]

These folks sent me a birthday card and a magnet! I can't believe they would actually take the time to do that, let alone keep track of when my birthday was. Major props to them!

[Manteca]

Long time lurker, first time poster. Been in review since 1/17. Hoping for a response soon!

[anna8506]

Long time lurker, first time poster. Been in review since 1/17. Hoping for a response soon!

same here!

[nyenina]

Checking in.

Complete 1/30
Under Review 2/7

Should I expect a long waiting period for the decision?