Chances...or not?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wellesley College
1

<p>Hey, I was curious as to whether I even have a chance at Wellesley. </p>

<p>Here is my information:</p>

<p>High school senior from Wyoming. </p>

<p>Have taken most difficult course load possible under the circumstances. (I've moved twice in high school and attended three vastly different schools with different requirements, sequences, course offerings, etc.)
APs: U.S. History (5), English
Dual Enrollment: Political science, psychology, Spanish, German</p>

<p>ACT Composite: 30
English: 34
Reading: 35
Math: 28
Science: 22
Essay: 11</p>

<p>My class rank is 1/165 or so and my GPA is 4.00 (school does not weight.)</p>

<p>Activities
Assisted with ESL program for newly arrived immigrants (11)
Mock Trial (11), award at state championships, varsity letter
National Honor Society (11, 12)
Tutor a struggling fourth grader around two hours a week (12)
Theater/Drama: (9, 10, 12) Secretary of Drama Club (10)
Co-led 4-H club for elementary school age children (9, 10)
Teens Against Tobacco Use Club: (9, 10) Organized tobacco prevention events in elementary and middle schools.
Speech and Debate Team: (12)
Volleyball (10) Scholar Athlete
National Honor Roll
Principal's Honor Roll
Academic Letter
National Young Leaders Conference
Internship with local prosecutor (summer before senior year, 25 hours per week)
Taught lessons, cared for horses in exchange for use of a horse and showing privileges, and instruction: (7, 8, 9, 11, 10-20 Hours per week)
Box Girl: (summer before junior year, 25 hours per week)</p>

<p>Good (I think) essays
Marginal counselor rec (He doesn't know me well, little knowledge of grammar)
Good teacher recs.</p>

2

<p>::sigh::</p>

<p>I'm really lousy at this. Everything subjective looks good to me, but then again, Wellesley keeps rejecting people that I think would get in. I know generally how the ACT works, but nothing about Wellesley judges it in terms of good scores.</p>

<p>I think being from Wyoming helps.</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

3

<p>30 is an avg score for Wellesley.</p>

4

<p>haha, i love that about the counselor rec. i can relate.</p>

5

<p>Yeah, I have to say that it's hard to judge your case, AllieJ. Your rank/gpa seem fine which is probably one of the most important factors; I'm not familiar with the ACT, but that score is pretty average for those admitted. Your ECs seem fine as well. Other factors included, your chance at Wellesley is definitely there, in my opinion - in fact, I think you should not hesitate to apply if you are considering attending. Good luck!</p>