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These are other UW offices that offer information sessions and/or drop-in hours on Thursdays.
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I'm currently a student at a WA community college and I am hoping to attend UW in the fall. Right now I'm working on my personal statement, and I'm a little concerned it's getting too long. I know the recommended length is 750-1,000 words, but I am already at 750 and I still have a lot I need to say.
I think part of the issue is that I took a pretty big gap between high school and college, 7 years, and I want to include a lot of detail explaining my experiences during that time since I consider them very formative. I don't know how to slim that down without omitting details that are key to the overall "thesis" I'm going for. Because of this I haven't even really gotten to my college academics yet.
Is it a big problem if my essay goes over the recommended word count by a non-insignificant margin? I appreciate any advice I can get. Thanks.
[Update]: I decided to first write as if there were no limit, just to see how long it would be if I included everything the way I initially wanted. It came out to 1,276 words. I am already spotting ways I can trim it down a bit, but just as a benchmark, does that length seem too long, generally speaking?
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Direct-to-major transfer admission pathway.
Students who currently attend another college or university, and who plan to apply to transfer to the University of Washington to pursue Economics as their major staring in the 2024 Autumn Quarter can be considered through the direct-to-major (i.e., transfer-direct) admissions pathway. Prospective transfer students wil l be eligible to apply to the UW and the Department of Economics at the same time. When submitting the transfer application to the UW , students will be asked about their intended major as part of the application process. Applicants will be prompted to select an intended major -- either the Economics Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) -- and then will complete an application for consideration to the Department of Economics .
Admission to both the BA and BS majors in Economics is capacity-constrained based on the following criteria:
-Our Application Requirements, including the application form and personal statement prompt can be found on our website . -Meeting the criteria does not guarantee admission.
**Since equivalents to STAT 311 are un common in WA State community and technical colleges, it can sometimes be a challenge to take the course prior to applying to UW. At this time, we know that Shoreline Community College , North Seattle College , Seattle Central College , and South Seattle College all offer the equivalent of STAT 311, listed as MATH 211. Tacoma Community College offers the equivalent of Q SCI 381 (which we accept in place of STAT 311), listed as MATH& 146.
***English Composition courses must be taken at a U.S. institution. Courses taken in countries where the primary language spoken is not English will not satisfy this requirement, even if the course is taught in English.
The deadline for Autumn 2024 admission consideration is Friday, April 5th, 2024 . The RTW Exam should also be completed in Spring 2024. The exam will be held online (synchronously) on Friday, March 29th, 2024. Register for the online Transfer Direct RTW Exam . The major application is not yet open, but will be available by Friday, March 22nd.
December 15, 2023 - UW Transfer Application opens February 16, 2024 - UW Transfer Application deadline March 29th, 2024 - Take the Economics RTW Exam April 5, 2024 - Department of Economics Transfer-Direct Application deadline Mid- to late April - Review of Department f Economics Transfer-Direct Application occurs Early May - Department of Economics notifies UW Office of Admissions of Transfer-Direct Application decision May 1 - June 30, 2024 - UW Office of Admissions notifies applicants of admission to both the UW and to the Department of Economics Summer 2024 - New admits attend UW Advising & Orientation session and register for 2024 Autumn Quarter courses
For students who are unable to meet the specific requirements for the Direct-to-Major Pathway, it is still possible to pursue Economics as a major, but only admission to the UW. Prospective transfer students can follow the instructions and timeline for UW's general transfer admission process. When offered admission and enrolled at the UW, the student can work to complete any missing requirements, and then aim to apply to the Department of Economics through its general admission process for UW students.
A common scenario that leads to pursuing the General Transfer Admission Pathway: A student's current school does not offer an equivalent course to UW's ECON 200/ 201, STAT 311, MATH 124-126, and/or English Composition. This student can still pursue the UW's General Transfer Admission process, gain admission, enroll at the UW, and then plan to apply to the Department of Economics during a future cycle.
The University of Washington Admissions website has answers to most questions about application to the university. When you fill out an application to UW you will be asked about your intended major as part of the application process. You should list Economics as your intended major, but keep in mind that you will be applying to the major separately, after starting at the University of Washington as a student. It is also a good idea to talk in your UW application essay about the topics and ideas you want to study at UW and particularly in the Economics major. The strongest applicants to the UW are those who not only show evidence of previous academic success, but those who have also made the case in their personal statement for their interest in specific academic fields of study offered by UW.
Transcripts are evaluated officially by the UW Admissions Office only when a student applies to the university. If you are transferring from a Washington State community or technical college, you can check how your classes transfer to UW by using the Admission Office’s Transfer Equivalency Guide .
We generally host Prospective Student Information Sessions on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 3:00-4:00pm. These sessions are led by an adviser and we cover topics such as the difference between the BA and BS programs, application requirements, the RTW exam, our holistic review of applications, course planning, and any other questions you may have regarding our admissions process. These sessions coincide with UW's Transfer Thursday sessions.
High school transcripts, college/university transcripts, mailing address, transcript guidelines.
All transfer applicants, U.S. and international, are required to submit official college/university transcripts from each institution attended. Unofficial scanned copies of high school transcripts should be uploaded with your online application.
Additional guidelines:
Failure to disclose and submit transcripts from all colleges attended, even if no credit was earned, may result in denial of admission or dismissal from the UW.
One unofficial transcript from the last high school attended must be uploaded with the application if you have less than 40 quarter credits of transferable college coursework . The Office of Admissions uses the high school record to confirm completion of College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) and to learn more about an applicant’s educational background. Completion of an academic associate degree alone does not imply that the CADRs have been met.
Applicants are sometimes concerned that poor high school grades will adversely affect their chances of admission.
Request one official transcript from each collegiate institution you have ever attended, regardless of whether you received college credit from that institution. Request transcripts showing coursework through the term most recently completed before the application deadline (current UW students send after course is complete). It is your responsibility to contact each institution to request that transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadline.
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Our Transfer Planning Worksheets are designed to provide prospective transfer students with university admissions and major specific information all in one place. Worksheets include major prerequisites and application details, UW Areas of Inquiry and transfer equivalency tools.
You are always welcome to reach out to an Admissions Counselor for guidance on these worksheets or your application.
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Spanish Language & Cultures, (BA)
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Transfer personal statement. All applicants must write a personal statement and submit it with the transfer application for admission. The personal statement should be a comprehensive narrative essay outlining significant aspects of your academic and personal history, particularly those that provide context for your academic achievements and educational choices.
<p>Hi all,</p> <p>Please take a look at my personal statement below for the University of Washington in Seattle. I'm a business undergraduate planning on transferring to UW for the 2012 Fall quarter. </p> <p>This personal statement is only for general transfer admission; I'll need to write another separate statement later on in order to get into Foster Business School (UW's business ...
The process of applying to a major can be complex. Some UW programs require that you enroll at the UW before applying to the major, while others require a separate application in addition to the UW application. Use the MyMajor tool to determine what your major requires. 2. Personal statement.
Hi! I'm a hopeful transfer student, and was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers on writing a good transfer personal statement. I was comparing the transfer personal statement guidelines with the freshman personal statement guidelines, and it looks like the freshman personal statement is centered more on a specific moment in time of your life as opposed to the transfer one, which ...
Transfer planning resources. Transferring to the UW takes careful planning: You'll be working simultaneously on various requirements for admission to the UW, for your intended major, for graduation from the UW and possibly for an associate degree. The more you work on multiple requirements at the same time, the smoother and more successful ...
Prospective students are also strongly encouraged to. Please provide a personal statement that will give the admissions committee an understanding of how you have explored HCDE and determined that majoring in HCDE will be the best fit for your goals. You should with a statement of ~250 words per prompt question.
No. Transfer applicants should write their essay answering the specific questions in the departmental application personal statement prompt. Keep in mind that the Allen School transfer admission committee will not be reviewing your UW transfer admission personal statement, so please repeat any relevant information you would like to have considered.
Freshman applicants will choose one of the following prompts (400-600 words): 1.) Tell us a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it. OR. 2.) Describe a time when you made a meaningful contribution to others in which the greater good was your focus.
Personal Statements. Since most majors at the UW require an application, many students are required to turn in personal statement essays and/or short answer responses to get into their major. For example, every application for the College of Engineering requires a short answer question that asks them to share the unique perspective that they ...
This means that the University of Washington transfer acceptance rate is 46.1%. If we break this down by gender, the acceptance rates are as follows: Male applicants: 43.8%. Female applicants: 48.2%. For entry in the fall of 2021, the University of Washington received 4,754 applications and accepted 2,299 members of that group.
Transferring to the UW. Transferring to the UW. Welcome! Transfer students are an important part of the University of Washington community. Whether you are a prospective applicant, in the process of applying, or a current transfer student, this portal site will connect you to the resources and information you need to be successful.
The application fee is nonrefundable and must be submitted each time you apply to the UW. Complete minimum courses Freshman and transfer applicants must show a minimum level of preparation in six academic subject areas. Personal statement This is your chance to tell us about yourself through a thoughtful, well-written Personal Statement ...
Transfer planning worksheets will help you plan your course of study prior to transferring to UW Bothell. View the transfer planning worksheets. Prepare your personal statement. You will be required to submit a personal statement. See the personal statement prompt below for more information. Order your transcripts for submission
Transfer students not yet enrolled at UW. Download cover page (PDF) and complete. Construct personal statement (500 words, max.) Email cover page, copy of unofficial transcripts, and personal statement to advisers at [email protected]. Applicants will be notified of the admission decision approximately three weeks after the application due date.
Office of Admissions. Apply. Transfer. Transfer students are an important part of the UW community. We look forward to learning what you will bring to our campus. How to apply. Good preparation for your intended major is the best way to prepare for admission at the UW, but it's only part of what we'll be looking at. Learn more about how to ...
Applicants will be prompted to upload a PDF file of their Personal Statement in the Undergraduate Application Form. The Personal Statement is an important piece of your application. Please be sure to address the prompt(s), and adhere to the parameters. UW has plenty of resources that can help you write a great personal statement:
Transfer credit policies. To students pursuing a first bachelor's degree, the Office of Admissions awards transfer credit according to the guidelines discussed here. Admissions reserves the right to accept or reject credits earned at other institutions of higher education. Review our transfer credit policies.
Students already offered admission to the UW should sign up for an Advising & Orientationsession rather than attending Transfer Thursday. The Admission Process. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. HUB 106 / Sign up here: Transfer Thursday. A representative of the Office of Admissions will discuss core subject requirements, the personal statement, academic ...
Right now I'm working on my personal statement, and I'm a little concerned it's getting too long. I know the recommended length is 750-1,000 words, but I am already at 750 and I still have a lot I need to say. I think part of the issue is that I took a pretty big gap between high school and college, 7 years, and I want to include a lot of ...
Complete the UW Tacoma Transfer Application* Pay the $60 application fee ($75 for international applicants) when you submit your application; Write your personal statement; Submit standardized test scores (optional) Submit your transcripts *A complete application includes all supplemental materials, essays and transcripts. Important Dates
-Our Application Requirements, including the application form and personal statement prompt can be found on our website. -Meeting the criteria does not guarantee admission. ... February 16, 2024 - UW Transfer Application deadline March 29th, 2024 - Take the Economics RTW Exam April 5, 2024 - Department of Economics Transfer-Direct Application ...
We will not request the transfer documents originally sent to other UW offices. If your official transcript cannot be sent electronically, or by mail, a school official can email transcripts to [email protected] The email address must be associated with the sending institution. Transcripts sent from Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, or other generic ...
Our Transfer Planning Worksheets are designed to provide prospective transfer students with university admissions and major specific information all in one place. Worksheets include major prerequisites and application details, UW Areas of Inquiry and transfer equivalency tools. You are always welcome to reach out to an Admissions Counselor for ...