Admission Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wesleyan University
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<p>I was wondering what my chances were of gaining admission to Wesleyan. By the time I graduate I would have taken 6 AP courses and the rest honors classes. My UW GPA is 4.0 so I figure my weighted is much higher. I've only taken the SAT once and have already registered for a second test and am practicing hard to raise my scores, which I am confident can happen, but for now I have 560 critical (very low i know), 640 math, 630 writing. I have never been a great test taker but my transcript certainly places me in the top 10 students of 350 at a demanding private school. </p>

<p>Additonally, I really am one of the most involved students in my school. I am an active member of SADD, ProLife, Social Concerns, Youth Group, and an advanced academic program in which I tutored inner-city kids in hopes of them attaining higher learning opportunities. I have also been a Homeroom Representative for four years and a Student Council member for my entire high school career. On student council I am even on the executive board and have served as recording secretary and executive vice president. I was also a Model UN delegate, and have worked at the RI State House as a Senate Page for over a year. </p>

<p>Furthermore, I am sure my essays and recommendations will be adequate and strengthened by my rising junior and senior summers in which I volunteered at my Church, went on the Global Young Leaders Conference, and attended a week of HOBY training. I have even volunteered at Bryant University in the health services department, which will support my desire to go PreMed. </p>

<p>I know my test scores need work, but I feel as if I have a very strong transcript to send Wesleyan. (I have also won many awards involving honors, NHS,Spanish Placement, leadership, student of the month (4 times!), etc.)However, when it comes to applying to college I always feel as if I am second guessing myself. Do I have a shot at getting in to the university, what are my chances, and if they are not high is it a waste to apply? I am really looking for honest opinions and any suggestions at all would be so helpful. Thank you!</p>

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<p>I definitely think that you have a chance in terms of your GPA, extracurriculars, class rank, and curriculum. You certainly show much promise as both a student and community member in a rigorous academic environment. I do have to say that raising your SAT scores would definitely help your chances. One question: Have you ever considered taking the ACT? </p>

<p>Hope that this helps! Best of luck to you! You are fantastic! :)</p>

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<p>Thanks so much showtunesguy! I have def considered taking the ACT since I've heard that not-so-great test takers usually do better on it than the SAT. Frankly, if my scores are the one thing holding me back from admission then I'm going to do whatever I can to raise them, so signing up for the ACT is at the top of my priority list! Thanks again, your input really helped.</p>

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<p>i'm going to be 100% frank: your test scores are low. you know this. </p>

<p>you then ask, "despite this, what chance do i have of getting in to wes?" i can't give you an accurate answer. i don't think you have a strong chance of admission with your present scores (unless you're a URM?), though i think you may have a shot because of your excellent grades and extracurricular involvement. it's impossible to predict. </p>

<p>i have 2 recommendations for you. first, take the ACT. second, prep HARD for the SAT. you have plenty of time left between now and January, when the last admissions deadline is. don't pin your hopes on the ACT, especially with SAT scores that low. do whatever you can to increase your prowess on both. </p>

<p>you seem to be highly motivated, so it should be possible for you to add around a hundred points to each of your subject tests within the next 4-6 months. that would massively increase the strength of your application. it wouldn't make you a sure thing, but it would definitely go a long way.</p>

<p>good luck!</p>