Chance Me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wellesley College
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<p>I realize that plenty of people post these "chance me" threads, but I'm desperate. I want Wellesley more than anything right now, but plenty of times I doubt my ability to get accepted. Think you can help?</p>

<p>School: small public High School</p>

<p>3.8 GPA/4.0</p>

<p>9 of 108 in class</p>

<p>SAT: 630cr 530m 710w (I know not the best...)
ACT: 29 Comp-- 29e 25m 35r 27s 28w (much, much better than SAT)</p>

<p>EC's:
National Honors Society
PEP (Peers Educating Peers)
--Pep Team Leader
Choir
County Honors Choir
Drama Club
--Treasurer
Student Congress
Class Cabinet
Tri-State Leadership
Student Columnist for Local Newspaper
Sunday School Teacher
Volunteer Camp Counselor (6yrs)</p>

<p>....I'm rather worried. I'm a strong, passionate student and an excellent writer, but I'm just afraid that my stats aren't enough to compete. Help??</p>

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<p>I would also love to talk to a current Wellesley Student.... feel free to message me!</p>

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<p>Your GPA, class rank and clearly communicated passion for Wellesley suggest that you will receive strong consideration for admission. A well written application supported by strong teacher recommendations will be necessary due to your moderate SAT I scores. If waitlisted or denied, ask if there is a summer program at Wellesley which you can attend; Wellesley likes this as it shows a strong desire to attend while increasing your knowledge of both the subject matter being studied and of Wellesley. Good luck! P.S. Also try to get a recommendation from a Wellesley alum in your area.</p>

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<p>Thanks icy.... ugh, I want this so badly! I'm worried, but crossing my fingers all the way!</p>

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<p>Any other comments anyone has to give I will be grateful for!</p>

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<p>OH! And is there anything I can do now, after I've already applied, to better my chances?</p>

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<p>I think you have pretty good chances. One of the most amazing things about the Wellesley admissions team is that they really examine the applicant as a whole. Your gpa is lovely, and you have a great class rank, and some cool extracurriculars.</p>

<p>If you haven't done an interview, I think you have a teensy bit of time left to schedule one, I know I did mine in January, but I could be wrong.</p>

<p>I'm a current Wellesley student, so if you have any questions, feel free to PM me!</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>yeah u have a pretty good chance.</p>

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<p>You have no idea how much better you guys have made me feel... I'm still a bit worried, but I'm glad there is someone out there other than my guidance counselor to reassure me :P</p>

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<p>Passionate Senior,</p>

<p>I can't say anything about your chances, but at this point after submitting your application, there really isn't anything you can do if you've turned in all your credentials. Unfortunately, it's just a waiting game!</p>

<p>Keep in mind that things you didn't mention (your essay, guidance and teacher recs, the rigor of your high school courses) play a big part in your application review.</p>

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<p>don't worry too much about your SATs -mine weren't that high either and I got in?</p>

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<p>I had great reccomendations, and high confidence in my essays... it's simply the stats I stated that I'm worried "aren't good enough" :P</p>

<p>Then again, I realize it may just be high senior nerves :S</p>

<p>Thanks so much, everyone!</p>