Review on UW from a commuter lol

I chose this university for my PhD because I had a good research fit with the professors here. So far my experience has been really good as I got to learn a lot of cool research stuff. For PhD, 2-3 research papers are required. On top of that TOEFL speaking score should be 26 or more out of 30. Otherwise, you have to clear some english exam after arriving at UW....Read More

It was cheaper compared to the other colleges that I received offers from. Admission process was very seamless. The mechanical engineering course offers a myriad of opportunities - working in different labs, taking up courses from different departments. I liked the flexibility. I scored 311. Currently GRE isn't taken that seriously, but above 300 is a good score....Read More

Because I got in. Originally, I had planned to transfer to Western Washington University. However, after a campus visit to UW, I was in love (like many) with the campus and decided I at least wanted to apply. After hearing back, I decided I wanted to give it a shot....Read More

It is a very highly respected college. My parents always wanted me to go to this college, and it is close to home. People who go to this college are able to obtain employment easily because they tend to be highly educated....Read More

The first thing I thought about when choosing a college was its marching band. In high school, I was a member of a core-style marching band. Every year we would spend weeks before school started at band camp to pour our efforts into a unique performance. We competed with other high schools and had tons of fun. Marching band was the highlight of my high school career, and I knew I had to keep being involved. The UW stood out to me for this reason. On top of its great location and academic prowess, it has one of the most entertaining college bands in the country. I applied for 3 other schools in Washington, but I knew this was my first choice. Luckily, my high school prepared me well for the application process and I was not worried. With a 3.8 GPA and AP test scores, I was sure to be accepted. Getting into the UW was exciting because I knew I would continue to pursue my musical interests as well as my academic ones....Read More

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It has been an amazing experience, filled with support systems that help me accommodate academically as well as culturally and personally....Read More