Can I get in?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wesleyan University
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<p>WILL BE APPLYING EDI</p>

<p>SAT I: 2070 (One sitting) Math-750 Reading-640 Writing-680</p>

<p>SAT II: Taking Math II and Physics in November (Expecting 700+ on Both)</p>

<p>GPA: 95.44/100 (School doesn't rank)</p>

<p>APs: AP Music Theory (5), AP English Language (5), AP US History (3), AP Calc AB (3)
AP Physics (Taking in May), AP Calc BC (Taking in May)</p>

<p>Senior Year Course Load: AP Physics, AP Calculus, Government Honors, Film Literature, Senior Jazz, New Music Ensemble, Music History, Senior Jazz, Health, Gym</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Juilliard Pre-College (2013-2014) - Composition Major
Manhattan School of Music Pre-College (2012-2013) - Piano Major + Film Scoring Minor
NYYS Making Score (2011-2012) - Full Scholarship Composition Student
Film Composer - Scored over 10 short films with credits on IMDB, Vimeo, and Youtube (Incredibly professional films one of which I'm submitting as a film supplement)
Classical Composer - Many pieces created and performed including my musicians of the NY Philharmonic , Attaca String Quartet, Puff Wind Quintet, and Loadbang through NYYS and other programs
Classical Pianist - Over 50 Recitals including at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Steinway Hall, and many venues around NYC
Website/Blogger - Website devoted to reviewing movies, music, composition which has gathered a following of over 425 people
Recording Engineer/Producer - Produced and Mixed/ Mastered 2 Albums for New Music Ensemble (a rock/indie class at my high school)</p>

<p>Work/Volunteer Experience:</p>

<p>Internship with a Documentary Filmmaker 2 summers in a row (also wrote me a supplementary recommendation for Wesleyan)
Teaching Artist Volunteer at the NY Philharmonic Composer's Bridge Program. A free program that teaches young kids of all backgrounds how to compose/orchestrate and write music, ultimately played by members of the Phil and other ensembles</p>

<p>State: NY
School Type: Public
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Hooks: First-Generation (Bilingual)</p>

<p>Essays: My Common App one is really good and quirky I had it read by peers and wrote many drafts.</p>

<p>Supplements: Wesleyan Writing Supp I'm writing about the Composer's Bridge program I volunteered at.
Arts Supplement: Submitting a short film that I scored, and a piece I wrote at Juilliard for violin and piano, both are high quality
Interview: Went amazing, we talked about movies and music and social science, he told me how he thought Wesleyan would be a great match for me and how they would really need a film composer given the amount of film production on campus.</p>

<p>Counselor Rec: Didn't see it but my counselor loves me and her daughter went to Wesleyan so she knows about the school
Teacher Recs: Won't be able to see them but getting one from my AP Comp Teacher and my AP Calc Teacher, both will probably be very good
Supplement Rec: The filmmaker I worked for wrote me one and I'm sure it's amazing</p>

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<p>With Wes, you never know</p>

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<p>You have a good GPA and great e.c. activities, although your SAT scores are on the low side. You definitely have a shot especially being a fist generation male and applying ED. Good luck!</p>

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<p>The SAT score might be a bit on the low side. Math is well within range, CR is a bit of a stretch, and writing is closer to range but still low. You clearly have some great things going for you, though. Your ECs are strong and your hooks are compelling.</p>

<p>It’s hard to tell with schools like Wes. No one is guaranteed an acceptance. You definitely have a shot, though, and applying ED can’t hurt.</p>

<p>Good luck!!!</p>

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<p>Would say your ability to pay will make a difference in today’s world. With the economy not doing well and more people needing more money for private schools, I would say you’re in if you’re a full-payer. Need blind? to some degree…ED is the time to get your paying group in line.</p>

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<p>nice set of ECs, OP. I have a question on the communicating these to the school in the common app . She is filling out the common app and I looked at it, and I said to her ‘what about activity x, y, z and ?’ she said there is not place for it - not enough room. is this true?</p>

<p>where would one put those activities noted in the OP post?</p>

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<p>Hey Roderick. You have to pick the top 10 activities that you’ve done in your past years. That being said, quality over quantity should be important and think about the value of your extracurriculars. This being said I was able to fit all of this on the Common App. Thanks!</p>