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Colleges and Universities A-Z Wellesley College
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<p>I'm only a junior, but I've wanted to go to Wellesley for a long time and plan on applying early next year. Can you tell me if I'd have any shot at all, or if I should look elsewhere?</p>

<p>PSAT: 213 (CR: 67, M: 80, WS: 66). My reading section was messed up by our proctor, so I'd have probably tested about 3-6 points higher without the error.</p>

<p>School: Highly selective (one of the top in the nation) private school in S. California
Unweighted GPA: 3.5/4 (we don't get weighted grades)
Rank: I don't know, but probably around 30/100 (but my school is very difficult)</p>

<p>Coursework:
This year (with grades, as of this semester): US History AP (A), Math 4 (B+), English-my school doesn't offer an English AP-(A), Ceramics (A-), Latin (B+), Physics (A)
---My grades have improved a lot since freshman year, when they were mainly Bs.
Next year (projected): English, Art History AP, Physics AP, Studio Art AP, Calc AB AP, Stat AP</p>

<p>Extra-Curriculars (projected for senior year):
Field Hockey (9-JV, 10-JV Captain, 11-V, 12-V)
Lacrosse (9-V, 10-V, 11-V, 12-V)
Sculpture (9, 10, 11, 12)
School Paper (10, 11, 12)
Community Service - Tutoring, Peer Advising, Volunteering at the Legal Aid Society, Running Toy Drives (about 7 hours a week. One of my main interests)
Summer - I've taken a lot of summer programs, mainly in Law (I hope to become a Lawyer)</p>

<p>My mom graduated from Wellesley. Will that help?</p>

<p>Thank you. I absolutely love Wellesley. Also, is there anything I should be doing to improve between now and next year?</p>

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My mom graduated from Wellesley. Will that help?

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<p>Absolutely.</p>

<p>And you're on the right track with everything! Best of luck to you! =)</p>

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<p>lol I have almost the exact same stats as you! (I'm a junior too.)</p>

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<p>I'm sure having your mom go to Wellesley will help. My roommate is a fifth generation Wellesley student and has rather fond memories of Schneider and skinny-dipping in Lake Waban when she went to Reunions with her mom (she did the skinny dipping part when she was 3 and has since crossed it off her 50 Things to Do at Wellesley list).</p>

<p>If anything you could probably write an awesome "Why Wellesley" essay for your application.</p>

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<p>legacy is a HUGE plus point in any school and the fact that u r from one of the 'best' high school (as u've told) works out too! Good Chance!</p>