Will I get accepted to UW? Other Seattle colleges?

Question

I'm planning on moving to Seattle this fall, living in the area for a year to gain residency, and then going to a college the next fall (getting the in-state tuition rate). What are the best schools in Seattle as far as selectivity? My fields of interest lay in english and writing, photography, fashion design, digital design (Photoshop), and french. What are the best schools according to my interests?

I've been reasearching University of Washington, and I'm thinking about applying. My GPA is 3.2 and I have an ACT composite score of 28 (30 on English portion). Do you think I'll get in? Consider I'll be taking a year off to work full-time. Also, does the school require you to live in dorms the first year?

Also, is there a difference between "University of Washington" and "Washington State University?" Which is the better school, Seattle University or UW? Does UW have a good art program? What is the best art school in Seattle?

Also, will I be able to manage living in Seattle car-less?

Answer 1

Well, if you must live in Washington for a year, maybe you should move to Spokane, instead. The community colleges here have most of the programs you're looking at, they're very inexpensive, and the schools are highly rated. They will also get you into the U of W through their "open door" for Washington junior colleges--gpa no longer matters.

(I'm suggesting this because U of W is very expensive and the Seattle area is a very expensive place to live. Rent is high. Doubt you can find a studio for less than $400 worth living in. I'm also saying this because no matter where you decide to go, you're going to have to sit through 2 years of liberal arts classes before you begin the classes in your field, and community colleges are the best way to do it. SFCC has a good photography program along with the liberal arts. SCC has the trades schools. Fine arts are not really offered in depth, really, except music theory.)

Washington State University is a good school, but it's in the bottom east corner of the state. U of W is a more prestigious school (and I'm partial to it since it was my first university).

Answer 2

UW is in Seattle, WSU is in Pullman (near Idaho)
UW = Huskies WSU = Cougars
UW has a decent art program, but is not a 'art school' - look into Seattle Art Institute
As for getting in, your scores look good, but UW recently implemented a 'holistic admissions program', breifly put, your admissions essay and other factors (not race, that was outlawed years ago) will be heavily considered.
Good luck

Answer 3

yes, there is a difference between UW and WSU.
most people who go to UW have a gpa of 3.5 or above.
you don't have to live in the dorm the first year.
you might be able to deal w/o a car, but it depends on how committed you are to being carless and how much you need to get around.

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