The classes I have taken have been interesting and challenging. It's a good idea to do some research on the professor, but generally you can expect a good experience. Class size really varies. I've had classes with 12 students, but also classes with 100+. Typically this doesn't affect the quality of the course, or at least it hasn't in my experience.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I love it here! Although students are extremely serious about grades and spend hours studying in the library, Washington University's students are also very social. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in volunteer work and extracurricular activities. Most students do find a group to participate in, which is a great way to meet other students and make friends. In general, students are pretty friendly and intelligent. St. Louis is also a surprisingly fun city to be in, with plenty of interesting places, like the City Museum, to investigate.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The tuition at Washington University in St. Louis is a little bit ridiculous. Sure, there are plenty of fun activities on campus that that money goes toward, but applicants should definitely look into the university's scholarships when applying. You can only apply for university scholarships as a prospective freshman, which I wasn't aware of until I tried to apply later during my first year.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get good grades. Write a strong essay. Don't give up hope if you aren't accepted right away--I made it in off of the wait-list, so keep in touch with Washington University until you find out the final decision.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Washington University is great for students who are serious about their education, but are also laid-back and want to enjoy their college experience. Grades and classes are definitely top priority, but most students are very involved with activities outside of classes.
The classes I have taken have been interesting and challenging. It's a good idea to do some research on the professor, but generally you can expect a good experience. Class size really varies. I've had classes with 12 students, but also classes with 100+. Typically this doesn't affect the quality of the course, or at least it hasn't in my experience.
I love it here! Although students are extremely serious about grades and spend hours studying in the library, Washington University's students are also very social. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in volunteer work and extracurricular activities. Most students do find a group to participate in, which is a great way to meet other students and make friends. In general, students are pretty friendly and intelligent. St. Louis is also a surprisingly fun city to be in, with plenty of interesting places, like the City Museum, to investigate.
The tuition at Washington University in St. Louis is a little bit ridiculous. Sure, there are plenty of fun activities on campus that that money goes toward, but applicants should definitely look into the university's scholarships when applying. You can only apply for university scholarships as a prospective freshman, which I wasn't aware of until I tried to apply later during my first year.
Get good grades. Write a strong essay. Don't give up hope if you aren't accepted right away--I made it in off of the wait-list, so keep in touch with Washington University until you find out the final decision.
Washington University is great for students who are serious about their education, but are also laid-back and want to enjoy their college experience. Grades and classes are definitely top priority, but most students are very involved with activities outside of classes.