<p>Wow, college admissions and decisions are getting earlier and earlier. Does anyone know how AA works? It looks like it is for high school Juniors. On the WC website, however it is confusing...deadline is Jan15...got it...but the description contradicts itself first saying apply under Regular Decision, then advising check the Early Admission box on the CA.
It goes on to say that as a Junior, be prepared to compete with other RD applicants.</p>
<p>So which is it? Does a Junior check RD or EA? If a Junior is accepted, is it binding like ED? Can the Junior hold onto it for a year and defer admission for up to a year, or is the acceptance null and void if the student does not matriculate in the fall?</p>
<p>These are questions for the admissions office 
Just call them, they are very, very helpful! Wellesley Admissions Office 781-283-2270</p>
<p>Not ready to call yet. Just wondering what folks’ experience was. Anyone have firsthand knowledge? Also, is AA something other colleges have, if so which ones?</p>
<p>Bard College at Simon’s Rock has an early acceptance program. We looked into it for our daughter after her sophomore year. She ended up transferring to a private high school for her last two years, a decision that worked well for her. She’s now in her first year at Wellesley and loves it there.</p>
<p>I wasn’t aware they had an early acceptance program, though. Have you already graduated early from high school or are you looking specifically to begin college instead of completing HS? That’s the program that Bard College offers. Be aware that if you start there, it’s hard to transfer to another college later on if you should want to do that. That was one of the reasons D opted to stay with high school until she got her diploma.</p>
<p>I had never heard of Accelerated Admissions before, something new? and wondered if anyone had experience with it…I found it on Wellesley College’s website. It does seem the admission app process is beginning earlier and earlier. I think it is meant for high school juniors who have accelerated their studies and who are ready for college after 3 years of high school. I think if they get in, they are expected to matriculate in the fall, but I suppose any student could ask to defer admission for a year like at any college.</p>