<p>what does wellesley look for? </p>
<p>what qualifications does one need to have a "sure" acceptance? </p>
<p>how difficult is it to get into wellesley?</p>
<p>Start on the Wellesley website:</p>
<p>[Wellesley</a> College - Admission & Financial Aid - FAQ](<a href=“http://web.wellesley.edu/web/Admission/Apply/FAQ]Wellesley”>http://web.wellesley.edu/web/Admission/Apply/FAQ)</p>
<p>in the area under FAQ for Testing, statistics on the class of 2014 are provided.</p>
<p>The school is usually categorized as “highly selective” - I’ve seen a 36% acceptance rate listed. </p>
<p>I don’t know that there is any such thing as a “sure” acceptance - high grades in a challenging hs curricula, high test scores, outstanding extra curricular activities, and wonderful essays would certainly help. My D is a current student; a friend of hers applied the next year and had similar grades/test scores, won a national award but did not get in.</p>
<p>what do you think is the most important factor in admission? </p>
<p>what do you believe was the winning factor for your daughter’s admission (ECS, test scores, grades, essay, etc)?</p>
<p>I think good “stats” are very important, but one also needs a strong essay. There are many students here without a “perfect” academic record, but they all have an interesting tale to tell.</p>
<p>I think the grades, test scores, etc. have to be strong, but as college_ruled says, the essay must clearly define you as an interesting individual who will bring something to Wellesley and will also benefit from the environment. My D got in by the skin of her teeth (wait-listed but then admitted) but she let Wellesley know she was very interested.</p>
<p>Her test scores and grades were in the range but not tippy-top. She had some EC’s that she had been committed to for years. For why she got in and her friend the next year didn’t, I truthfully think it just could have been a more competitive year for her friend.</p>
<p>Best wishes!</p>