The University of Washington Bothell seeks students who can benefit from its wealth of academic and cultural opportunities and contribute to its amazing energy and rich diversity of experience. Choosing students from a very able group of applicants requires a selection process that looks beyond grades and standardized tests.
While these factors are important, they tell only part of an applicant's story. 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.
While UWB looks at many factors in reviewing applications for admission, academic preparation and performance are still primary. Indicators of preparation and performance include:
In addition to academic preparation and performance, personal achievements and characteristics can also indicate promise to benefit from and contribute to the University of Washington Bothell. These include:
The entire application, including the essays and short narrative of activities, is important in the individualized application review. Because the University receives over 500 freshman applications every year, this process takes time to complete. Some admission decisions are made as early as January, 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.
