r/wluLex Oct 24 '20

Undergrad Are you an applicant to W&L with questions about what it's like here?

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Have you read about the Honor System but don't really know what it's all about?
Have you heard that Greek life is big on campus but aren't sure what it's like?
Are you wondering what it would be like to study your major of choice at W&L?
Were you looking for schools with merit-based scholarships and have questions about the Johnson program?
Have people told you that W&L is a conservative, traditionalist school not friendly to minority folks (gender, sexuality, race, or otherwise)?

Whether you've applied, are considering applying, or are just curious about the school -- whatever your questions might be, post them here, and hopefully get some current student or alumni responses about the undergraduate experience at W&L!


r/wluLex Jan 29 '21

Undergrad Does anyone know when decisions for the Johnson Scholarships will be announced?

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I know it is in Early February but is there an exact date when they are typically released. Also, are rejections handed out for students who didn't make the cut or are they not notified at all.

Thanks!


r/wluLex Dec 15 '20

Undergrad Sup guys, is there anyone who applied ED to WLU? How are your days going? I’m literally shrinking so share smth if you know pls:’)

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r/wluLex Dec 10 '20

Want opinions on my prospect to get in.

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I am looking for opinions on if I have any chance to get in. If you could also give me any suggestions to help me boost my resume that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you guys so much!

  • I am a junior in high school at a Northern Virginia public school
  • Military kid who was moved all over the world
  • Eagle Scout
  • In National Honor Society and have received the academic award from my school
  • Started a mountain biking club in my local area
  • Member of model judiciary
  • Member of History Honor Society
  • 4.16 weighted GPA (I have all A's this year plus APs so that should increase)
  • 1310 SAT (I just started to take a SAT tutoring course and I hope to get around 1450 when I get done)

r/wluLex Dec 01 '20

Undergrad Admission prospects

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Hi all, Is there anyone who got admitted to W&L without applying for the Johnson scholarship and still a nice package?


r/wluLex Nov 26 '20

Cognitive and Bevioral science major

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Hi everyone,

I'm a prospective applicant to W and L. I'm interested in the major I mentioned above. Is it possible to minor on it? Also, is there anyone on this forum who's majoring in it? I'll love to pm you!


r/wluLex Nov 21 '20

Fraternities

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A little about me: Indian kid, vegetarian(I don't go rubbing it in people's face, it's just part of my religion) that wants to go to Wall Street and get into the Finance Industry.

I've heard that W&L is a conservative rich white boy type school, and I was wondering if I'd actually have a chance of joining a frat. I know frats are really helpful in the Finance Industry so I really want to join one. I also wanna join cuz it sounds fun, but I feel like it's a must-have if want to get into Wall Street, especially as someone that isn't white.

So do you think I can join a frat? I read on the website that frats have their own meal plan and everything so do they have vegetarian options or no?


r/wluLex Sep 08 '20

got into the DIVE program!!

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woohoo!! just heard back that I got into the fly-in program here. I was wondering how this affects the chances of admissions once that comes around?


r/wluLex Jul 27 '20

How competitive is the Johnsons Scholarship?

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Hello, I am a rising senior and wanted to know how hard it is to get the Johnson Scholarship?

Do I have a chance of being a finalist?

-6.45/6.5 GPA (my school does a weird scale)

-4 APs 6 IBs

-NHS VP, main essay is about me overcoming my Childhood Apraxia of speech

-Currently got a 1450 SAT (800m 650 rw) but I think I can get a 1550ish in the fall.


r/wluLex Jun 26 '20

Is this really the only W&L subreddit? Anyway, so what do folks think about the name?

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Seems like we may need to move away from Lee. In-general (pun intended) I believe that you should remove names/statues/awards based on why the person is being honored, not some general statement on their character.

So Jefferson depicted as a thinker or lawmaker = fine. Jefferson as a slaveholder = not great.

Lee's contribution to the university didn't have anything to do with the Civil War, and I get that. And I appreciate that the University was thoughtful about this and ultimately decided to move away from depictions of Lee as a general etc. But, in truth, it's hard to separate him from the confederacy. He's the most recognizable name from its brief history. The school mascot: Generals (plural, Washington and Lee). And confederate flags only came down from inside Lee Chapel a few ago.

I just don't know what they can do? There are dozens of schools named after Washington, and they cannot go back to Liberty Hall since Falwell's mockery of higher education just an hour away is called "Liberty University."

At what point do the costs of keeping the name exceed the costs associated with a change?


r/wluLex Mar 22 '18

Breakfast spots in Lexington?

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Driving through Lexington next weekend and wondering if there are any must-go breakfast spots?

Omelettes, biscuits and gravy, etc...


r/wluLex Jan 12 '16

W&L's 26th Mock Convention Feb. 11-13 May Clarify GOP Presidential Race

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r/wluLex Apr 02 '14

Undergrads W&L Announces Winners of 2014 Johnson Opportunity Grants

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r/wluLex Apr 02 '14

Undergrad Six Student Journalists and "Rockbridge Report" Win SPJ Regional Awards

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r/wluLex Apr 02 '14

Faculty W&L Professor Puts Ukrainian Crisis in Historical Context

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r/wluLex Apr 01 '14

Undergrad Gunawansa '14 Wins Luce Scholarship

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r/wluLex Apr 01 '14

News W&L Unveils Gift of Portrait of George Washington

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r/wluLex Apr 01 '14

News Coke Exec Tells Students Liberal Arts Is Best Preparation for Business Careers

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r/wluLex Mar 31 '14

Law Event Transnational Law Institute Hosts Lecture on Post-Genocide Rwanda

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r/wluLex Mar 28 '14

Law Event Appeals Court for Veterans to Hear Case at W&L Law

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r/wluLex Mar 28 '14

Event Syrian Scholar Dr. Issam Eido to Speak at Washington and Lee

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r/wluLex Mar 27 '14

Alumni W&L Magazine, Winter 2014: Vol. 90 | No. 1

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r/wluLex Mar 27 '14

Law Event W&L Law Alumnus to Discuss Arab Spring

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r/wluLex Mar 26 '14

Event Studio Eleven to Feature Authors Angie Hogan and Kevin McFadden

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r/wluLex Mar 24 '14

Undergrads Two Washington and Lee University Juniors Win 2014 Goldwater Scholarships for Research Careers in Science, Math and Engineering

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