Central Washington University – Ellensburg, Washington
· $50 application fee
· Priority application deadline: March 1, 2013
· Decision notification begins: November 1, 2012
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 1, 2013
· Applicants with a 3.4 cumulative GPA or higher and satisfied the CADR requirements will automatically be admitted regardless of ACT or SAT score (though scores from ACT or SAT must be submitted as they are used for placement in English and Math courses at CWU). Admission essay is not required.
· Applicants with a 3.0 – 3.39 who have satisfied CADR requirements will be considered for admission based on grades and test scores. Admission essay is recommended.
· Applicants with cumulative GPA of 2.0 – 2.99 and/or CADR deficiencies will be considered through CWU’s holistic review. Admission essay is required.
· Essay prompts:
1. How have your past experiences influenced your academic record?
2. What are you presently doing to ensure your academic success?
3. What are your academic goals and how will CWU help you accomplish these goals?
Eastern Washington University – Cheney, Washington
· $50 application fee
· Application deadline: February 15, 2013
· Decision notification begins: November 1, 2012
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 15, 2013
· Applicants with a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher and satisfied CADR will be admitted automatically. Freshman with less than a 3.3 GPA or CADR deficiencies will be considered for admission using a holistic review.
· Essay prompts: http://www.ewu.edu/undergrad/freshman/insight-resume.xml
The Evergreen State College – Olympia, Washington
· $50 application fee
· Application deadline: February 1, 2013
· Decision notification begins: November 1, 2012
· Financial Aid priority deadline: Scholarship – February 1, 2013, FAFSA – March 1, 2013
· Personal statement that addresses previous academic experiences and future goals strongly desired.
University of Washington – Seattle - Seattle, Washington
· $60 application fee
· Application deadline: December 1, 2012
· Transcripts and letters of recommendation are NOT accepted at the time of application
· Test scores accepted through December 31, 2012
· Decision notification – March 15 – 31, 2013
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 28, 2013
· Essay prompts: http://admit.washington.edu/Admission/Freshmen/WritingSection
University of Washington – Bothell – Bothell, Washington
· $60 application fee
· Application deadline: January 15, 2013
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 28, 2013
· Essay prompts: www.uwb.edu/admissions/freshman/apply
University of Washington – Tacoma – Tacoma, Washington
· $60 application fee
· Application deadline: January 15, 2013 (scholarship priority); March 1, 2013 (priority deadline)
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 28, 2013
· Freshman applicants are required to submit both a Personal Statement and Short Response as part of the application process. Full essay prompts: www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions/writing-your-personal-statement
Washington State University – Pullman, Washington
· $50 application fee
· Application priority deadline: January 31, 2013
· Decision notification begins: November 1, 2012
· Financial Aid deadline: February 15, 2013
· Applicants among the top 10 percent of their high school class or students who have earned a 3.5 GPA and met all CADR will be assured admission to WSU.
· Personal statement available at: www.wsu.edu/statement
Western Washington University – Bellingham, Washington
· $55 application fee
· Application deadline: January 31, 2013
· Decision notification begins: November 1, 2012
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 15, 2013
· Review factors include cumulative academic achievement, grade trends, quality of courses, ACT or SAT scores, school and community involvement, leadership, multicultural experiences, personal circumstances, strength of character and talent.
· WWU requires one year of algebra-based chemistry, physics, or equivalent.
· Essay prompts (choose one or more):
1. What are you looking for in a university? Why is Western a good fit?
2. Describe any special circumstances or hurdles that have challenged you personally or academically, and steps you have taken to move beyond those challenges.
3. Reflect on a meaningful family or multicultural experience that has enriched your life.
Cornish College of the Arts – Seattle, Washington · $40 application fee
· Application priority deadline: February 1, 2013
· Decision notification begins: two weeks after audition/portfolio
· Financial Aid deadline: February 15, 2013
· Essay prompts:
1. Describe your prior education and involvement in your art form. Describe the work you do and what influences it. What are your artistic goals, what are your passions and what has led you to pursue a career in the field? How will attending Cornish College of the Arts contribute to your plans and aspirations?
2. How has a piece of visual art, a performance, a composition, an example of design, a piece of literature or a film affected you? Please describe the work and how it affected you as a person and an artist. The work you write about must be the work of someone other than yourself.
Gonzaga University – Spokane, Washington
· $50 application fee
· Application deadline: Early Action: November 15, 2012; Regular Decision February 1, 2013
· Common Application
· Decision notification begins: 6 weeks after past deadline
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 1, 2013
Northwest University – Kirkland, Washington
· $30 application fee
· Application deadline: Early Action: November 15, 2012 & January 15, 2013; Regular Decision: August 1, 2013
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 15, 2013
· Essay prompts:
1. Write a brief narrative that shows how your Christian Faith has sustained you in a difficult time in your life or has developed you as an individual.
2. Why do you want to attend Northwest University and in what ways do you envision your NU classes, worship and personal experiences impacting your life goals?
Pacific Lutheran University – Tacoma, Washington
· $40 application fee; fee waived for online applications
· Application priority deadline: February 15, 2013
· Common Application
· Decision notification begins: 2-4 weeks after application is complete
· Financial Aid priority deadline: January 31, 2013
· Essay prompts: (choose one)
1. PLU encourages students to consider the question inspired by the poet Mary Oliver: “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” What hopes and plans do you have for your future at PLU and how will you use your unique skills, passions and experiences to make a positive contribution to campus and your life after college? OR
2. Please submit your college application essay on a topic of your choice.
· FREE application
· Common Application school
· Decision notification begins: two weeks after application is complete
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 1, 2013
Seattle Pacific University – Seattle, Washington
· $50 application fee
· Application deadline: Early Action: November 15, 2012; Regular Decision: February 1, 2013
· Common Application
· Decision notification begins: January 1, 2013
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 1, 2013 (January 1, 2013 to be considered for the SPU Scholar full tuition award)
Seattle University – Seattle, Washington
· $50 application fee
· Application deadline: Early Action: November 15, 2012 Regular Decision: January 15, 2013
· Common Application
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 1, 2013
Trinity Lutheran University – Everett, Washington
· No application fee
· Application deadline: rolling admissions
· Financial Aid priority deadline: March 1, 2013
University of Puget Sound – Tacoma, Washington
· $50 application fee
· Application deadline: Regular Decision: January 15, 2013; Early Decision I: November 15, 2012, Early Decision II: January 2, 2013
· Common Application
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 1, 2013
Whitman College – Walla Walla, Washington
· $50 application fee
· Application deadline: Regular Decision: January 15, 2013; Early Decision I: November 15, 2012, Early Decision II: January 1, 2013
· Common Application
· Financial Aid priority deadline: February 1, 2013
· Essay prompts: Common Application prompts plus Supplement to the Common Application
