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Application Process

Applying for college shouldn’t be a confusing chore. We’ve developed a clear process to guide you through the next steps to your future. 

QuestBridge

QuestBridge connects the nation’s most exceptional, low-income youth with leading colleges and opportunities.

QuestBridge

Rural and Small-Town Applicants

WashU is dedicated to serving students from rural and small-town communities throughout the U.S.

Rural and Small-Town Applicants

Special Programs

Explore our study abroad, interdisciplinary programs, and research opportunities.

Special Programs
CONTACT

Washington University in St. Louis
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News & Announcements

  • Attend the free NACAC STEM College and Career Fair at WashU!

    NACAC invites students, parents, and counselors to explore the college search process at the NACAC STEM College and Career Fair held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. at WashU.

  • WashU joins Thrive Scholars College Collaborative

    Washington University in St. Louis is strengthening its partnership with Thrive Scholars, a national nonprofit that prepares high-achieving students from communities with limited resources to succeed at the nation’s top universities.