<p>So, I did not do too well freshman/sophomore years of high school, but junior year was great. Huge upward trend.</p>
<p>I'm a white girl from a large public school in central Florida.</p>
<p>I have around an unweighted GPA of 3.5 and weighted 4.0-4.1
Top 12%
I will be top 10% after 1st semester with a higher GPA (3.6 uw)
Shooting for at least a 2100 on SATs come October
AP World = 4
AP American History = 4
AP Lang = 4
AP Euro = 4</p>
<p>5 AP classes senior year and 1 community college class.</p>
<p>Total of 9 AP classes and all honors classes when available.</p>
<p>Community service will be at least 3 hours a week. </p>
<p>A few clubs, not an officer of anything.</p>
<p>I hope to paint myself in my applications as a lover of literature (which is true). This can also somewhat explain my lack of involvement in clubs.</p>
<p>Could I get in? What if I applied ED?</p>
<p>THANK YOU SO MUCH, CC! I AM A LOST FOOL WITHOUT YOU!</p>
<pre><code> I know that you mentioned your Freshmen/Sophomore grades were not up to your standards, however, its sounds like you challenged yourself with a rigorous curriculum, as you mentioned you will have had “9 AP classes and all honors classes when available” by the time you graduate.
When you wrote “community service will be at least 3 hours a week” I interpreted it as you will be doing 3 hours of service per week this academic year, yet perhaps I am wrong. I just thought I would double-check with you. If indeed you were involved in community service before senior year, then by all means include it. On the other hand, I strongly discourage anyone from doing community service just to have it on their college resume senior year; admissions officers can usually spot the difference between both. Even though you have not been an officer in any club, it does not mean that your experience should be underestimated. As long as you partake in activities that are meaningful to you and can discuss these experiences in an interview, you are in good shape. Of course, it may look good to be an officer but many people not all students who hold titles in clubs can hold their ground in a conversation about their experience.
If you are certain you want to go to Wellesley, then it might make sense to apply ED to convey your solid interest in the school. I surmise it may elevate your chances of getting in, but I do not know for sure. It also depends on other factors such as your application, teacher recs and SAT scores. If you love the school but are not willing to commit 100% if accepted, then I suggest applying Early Evaluation which means you apply in early January (I believe it is Jan 1st) and they will let you know in Feb (check the dates on the website), the likelihood of your chance of being accepted.
I hope this information is helpful. Good luck!
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