What Application Does UW Use?

How will it work at the UW for freshman applicants? The UW is a single application school:

The Coalition application

is the UW's only application for freshman applicants as of autumn 2018. U.S. and international freshmen use the same application. The UW specific application for autumn opens September 1 each year.

How many applications does UW get?

Of the 8,520 new undergraduates admitted to the Seattle campus, 1,412 identify with at least one underrepresented group. Overall the undergraduate application pool for the Seattle campus decreased slightly this year by 4%, resulting in

43,778 total applications

, with an admissions rate of 56%.

Is UW on the Common App?

Application information

Freshmen can apply online via

the Common Application

or UW System Application. A transfer student is anyone who has attended another college or university after graduating from high school and wishes to enroll in an undergraduate degree program at UW–Madison.

Does University of Washington use the coalition essay?

The

Coalition Essay within the Profile is not required by the UW

. You will submit your essay response and short response in the UW questions (read the prompts on the writing section website).

Why is University of Illinois not on Common App?

The UI's Urbana campus had opposed switching to the Common App. “

We were primarily concerned about the additional cost of implementation and maintenance of the Common App

,” UI Admissions Director Andy Borst said.

Does UW accept late applications?

Does UW require SAT for 2022?

With the reduction of testing sites globally, the decision

was made to suspend the SAT/ACT requirement for all 2022 applicants

, including those who are home-schooled.

What is the hardest college to get into?

• Harvard University. Cambridge, MA. …
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambridge, MA. …
• Yale University. New Haven, CT. …
• Stanford University. Palo Alto, CA. …
• Brown University. Providence, RI. 5.5% …
• Duke University. Durham, NC. 5.8% …
• University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA. 5.9% …
• Dartmouth College.

Is UW hard to get into?

With a freshman admittance rate of 48%, the

University of Washington

is considered very competitive. However, students whose grades or test scores are slightly below average shouldn't give up hope just yet.

What college has the lowest acceptance rate?

In 2020, an impressive 45,227 students applied to

Stanford

—and only 2,349 were accepted! That's an acceptance rate of just 4%, giving Stanford one of the lowest college acceptance rates.

Does UW need letters of recommendation?

The UW will continue to use only self-reported course information for application review,

not accept or consider letters of recommendation

, require that test scores be sent electronically directly to the UW, and require final and official transcripts only of those who have accepted our offer to enroll.

How long should my UW essay be?

At the UW, we consider the college essay as our opportunity to see the person behind the transcripts and the numbers. Some of the best statements are written as personal stories. In general, concise, straightforward writing is best, and good essays are often

300-400 words in length

.

Can I get into UW?

University of Washington admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 52%. Students that get into University of Washington have an average SAT score between 1220

–

1470 or an average ACT score of 27-33.

Is UIUC test optional 2022?

Test-Optional

We will not require students applying

for admission in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years to submit SAT or ACT test results since the COVID-19 pandemic has limited their opportunities to take the exams. A TOEFL or IELTS score may be required. Review our first-year applicant FAQ for more details.