How to get into Washington and Lee University

Earn your way into Washington and Lee University as a first-year student by following the detailed advice that I provide in this video.

When you’ve finished your Common App for Washington and Lee and want to know if it’s as strong as possible, get My Pre-Read at http://MyPreRead.com/

How to Build a Strong Foundation
Those serious about getting into W&L should read my article “How to get into the Ivy League – Ethically.” While W&L is not officially an Ivy League college, it's almost as selective as one. This article will help you lay a strong foundation before you even enter your 12th grade year of high school and sets the table for how to maximize one’s chances of getting into any highly selective American college or university: https://admissions.blog/how-to-get-in...

Differentiate Your Extracurricular Accomplishments: W&L's Optional Résumé Upload
When you elaborate on your extracurricular accomplishments, you need to do so in a way that is clear, concise, and differentiated. To do so, I recommend taking my "
How to Build an Extraordinary Extracurricular Resume Short Course" @ https://gumroad.com/l/liuIm

Bonus 1: How to Differentiate Your Common App Essay
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Most & Least Popular Common App Essay Prompts:    • Most Popular & Least Popular Common App Es...  
Why Your Common App Essay Is Awful:    • Why Your College Application Essay is Awful  
Why Your Common App Essay Is So Bad:    • Why Your College Application Essay is So Bad  
Common App Essay: Size Does Matter: https://admissions.blog/common-applic...

Washington and Lee's Supplemental Optional Essay Prompt (Expert Tips Included in this Video)
Please describe how you have familiarized yourself with Washington and Lee University and what aspects of W&L's community are most exciting to you. (250 words max)

Washington and Lee Johnson Scholarship Program Essay (Expert Tips Included in this Video)
If you want to apply for a Johnson Scholarship, read on:
The Johnson Scholarship Program is W&L's merit-based scholarship program, recognizing approximately 44 outstanding first-year students with scholarship awards of at least tuition, room and board. Students with financial need above this amount will have any additional need met by the scholarship. In addition, Johnson Scholars receive funding up to $10,000 to support summer experiences during their time at W&L. Applicants who wish to be considered for a Johnson Scholarship must submit a required application essay with a completed Common App by December 1, 2023, regardless of the applicant's admission plan. Scholarship finalists will be named with particular attention given to their records of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and civic involvement, and their Johnson Scholarship application essays. To read the prompts, which I discuss in this video, click here: https://www.wlu.edu/admissions/the-jo...

Bonus 2: Optional Interview
It's worth noting that you should do everything in your power to INTERVIEW with Washington and Lee because it's a way to learn more about the college have help the college learn more about you. Though I did not mention it in the video, W&L offers three types of admissions interviews: On-campus Interviews, Virtual Interviews, and Alumni interviews. All interviews are valued equally in W&L's admissions process, and a majority of students complete their interviews with an alumni interviewer. You can't fail an interview; take part in one if you can! Here are my past videos specifically about college admissions interviews (and if you want to engage in one-on-one interview prep with me, visit my website https://collegemeister.com:

   • The Two Most Important Parts of a College ...  
   • College Admissions Interview: Dress for Su...  
   • Never Say This During Ivy League Admission...  

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