Wellesley received a record 6,670+ applicants for the class of 2022, a 17% increase from last year (which was also a 17% increase from the previous year).
The record number of applicants makes this class the MOST COMPETITIVE and lowest admission rate in the history of the college.
@magtf1 how much chance do you think I have as an International student asking for large amount of aid, on getting off the wait list? I was differed and then wait listed. Since its already June they Wellesley is probably closing its wait list. Do you think asking for aid might be most determining factor?
I had heard that the wait list does not typically close until mid-June, because accepted Wellesley students who signed up but later heard from other top schools where they were waitlisted, may leave and open up a few spots.
Wellesley is need blind, so asking for aid has no impact on admissions - even from the waitlist.