Washington University in St. Louis
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Support-loving scholars
if you want serious academics with real care from professors, WashU is rare and real.
Pre-med planners
top-tier advising, hospital access, and success rates make it a med school launchpad.
Cross-disciplinary explorers
if you’re deciding between philosophy and neuroscience, or art and engineering, this is your zone.
Low-ego high-achievers
if you’re driven but not showy, WashU’s humility and quiet rigor fit you.
Academic switchers
with five undergrad schools and flexible policies, you can truly pivot without penalty.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Big-campus lovers
WashU is compact, and not a rah-rah sports culture school.
Edgy creatives
design is strong, but the culture is more refined than radical.
Status-first students
WashU’s name opens doors, but it’s less flashy than Ivies or Stanford in public perception.
Party-centric seekers
social life is friendly but not wild or Greek-heavy.
Urban maximalists
St. Louis has culture and access, but it’s not NYC or LA.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
50-70°F (10-21°C)
Mild with occasional rain
summer
75-95°F (24-35°C)
Hot and humid
fall
50-75°F (10-24°C)
Pleasant
winter
25-45°F (-4-7°C)
Cold with some snow
Four distinct seasons with humid summers
☀️Average 202 sunny days per year
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A large urban park with recreational activities and natural beauty.
A vibrant neighborhood with diverse dining options.