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<p>I'm posting this question here with hopes of a better response...</p>
<p>Does anyone know, or know where I could find, specific transfer statistics for Wesleyan? How many transfer students actually apply, how many get in, and their average application statistics (test scores, gpa). I'm guessing that it fluctuates quite a bit depending on how many students are at wes/graduating/studying abroad/etc., so does anyone have any predictions for next fall?</p>
<p>alright. a new question. this might be a bit vague though. i guess that last question was too. which might be why no one responded. haha.</p>
<p>the transfer student application page states:
Most transfer applicants are ambivalent about leaving their current school and every college or university has its good and bad aspects (even ours). Students graduating from a two-year school may be less ambivalent, of course! In any case, do not be afraid to acknowledge positive aspects of the school you may be ready to leave, even as you explain your desire to move on.</p>
<p>does admissions factor levels of ambivalance into acceptance decisions? how much?
because i am not ambivalant at all. i could not stand to stay at my current school after this year, and after a lot of figuring out what i want and need in my education and researching many colleges out there (hoping so hard to find a different great fit besides wesleyan) it seems wesleyan is the only school that most fully meets my wants and needs.<br>
would this have any chance of beating out another transfer student who may have much better SAT scores and high school records, or even better EC's in college, but is perhaps less determined that wesleyan is right for him/her?</p>
<p>hahaha... basically, i'm not sure if i'm holding unrealistic hopes to get in, or if i do have feasible chances. aka i'm freakin out, man.</p>
<p>Liz-- there's no way any of us could possibly know the answer to your question. I know some transfer students (who obviously were accepted) but have no idea what level of "ambivalence" their applications demonstrated. I think the general idea behind an application to a school is to seem like you really want to go there. Obviously you wouldn't apply somewhere you didn't really like. </p>
<p>That said, I think enthusiasm for Wes-- and a clear idea of why it fits you in a way your current school doesn't-- can't be anything but good.</p>
<p>Good luck, and try to take it easy.</p>
<p>too true, too true. haha. i'll calm down.</p>