The University of Washington - Seattle

“The admissions office looks the most at your 5Jul 26 2013Computer Science
The admissions office looks the most at your 5 extracurricular mini essays. I got in with a 3.6 and an SAT of 2170 but many people with 1800's get in. Honestly, this isn't just a Stanford-caliber school that's easier to get into, this is a relatively easy school to get into with Stanford-caliber departments that need the same quality of students.
SAT: 2170 Male

“Too muchJul 30 2012Aerospace Engineering
Too much.
not go.
Step 1, get a job at the UWAL
step 2, develope a clique, so you can copy everyones homework,
Step 3, complain to you parents if you don't like you grade.
step 4, act like an asshole, so everyone thinks your management material.
Step 5, accept your place in the igeneration.
Male

“Easy to get in if you have a goodFeb 27 2012Nursing
Easy to get in if you have a good SAT score
SAT: 2130 Female

“I kept straight A's in high school, got veryFeb 22 2012Biology
I kept straight A's in high school, got very high standardized test scores, and was active in many different academic honor societies and community service/leadership organizations. I was active in the Scouting program and did approximately 20 hours a week of volunteer work for various charities and my church throughout high school.

Though I was involved in many extracurricular activities, it seems like UW cares more about numbers than the student as a whole, so make sure your test scores and grades are as high as possible. Minority status definitely boosts admission potential as well.
ACT: 35 Female

“I was in multiple extra-curricularsMay 01 2011Chemical Engineering
I was in multiple extra-curriculars. I had fairly decent grades and great test scores.
Female