How are the people at Wellesley? are the students friendly?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wellesley College
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<p>At my current college, people are just very mean and not friendly at all. There is no social life. People do have friends, but its very cliquey. I feel like ive lost so many friends since I came here to this school (im a freshman). Its frustrating because I am a very driven person and I am heavily involved in extracurriculars (i have two going on three national positions for a non-profit org that is non-paid, but I do it because i love it and it is so rewarding and dear to my heart), and I often travel to DC and do work there some weekends for my job. (its a political advocacy organization thats based in washington). I am planning a national conference completely on my own for about 100-150 students across the country involved in this organization. I have made a large mark in this city and school in regards to this cause. (I have been involved with this organization sincn junior year of high school, where I created and was president of my chapter for 2 years. Then I started a chapter here at my college) I am super busy and many people here at college think I'm too intense and crazy because of my work ethic. Also because I am taking all upper level classes for my major (the school let me), which are 300 level political islam, etc. </p>

<p>I just feel like at my school, people arent that accepting of me and my drive. A lot of people dont understand me, and they are incredibly mean and rude. I just dont understand.</p>

<p>I am considering transferring to Wellesley. I am from the Boston area and live literally 15 min from the college, but I just didnt want to go there at first b/c i didnt want to be so close to home, and i wanted a new experience far away. (my college now is 1000 miles away). When I did visit wellesley last year though, I definitely felt that the students were very similar to me.</p>

<p>I guess I just want a school were people are just as passionate and driven as I am. I feel like I am just so many steps ahead of my peers at my current school. I love being a leader, and I want to be around so many other inspiring women at a place such as Wellesley.</p>

<p>Another big reason I am considering Wellesley, is that I simply miss home too much. I spent my entire life growing up in the boston area, and I miss it to death.</p>

<p>Transferring there for the fall is basically not happening. I cant get everything together in time for that since the deadline is in a month. However, I am considering applying this November for January entrance. Is January entrance competitive? How is the financial aid for this? How is it socially, to adjust to a school like Wellesley by entering in January?</p>

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<p>According to their Common Data Set information, the admittance rate for transfer applicants is getting harder. For Fall 2009 the admittance rate was 26%; in 2010 it was 18.6%, and in 2011 it was 11%.</p>

<p>Their website says their financial aid policy is the same for transfer students as it is for the entire student body, which means if you are a US citizen or permanent resident, they meet 100% of demonstrated financial need.</p>

<p>Isabelly, your post sounds an awful lot like another post from a user called cassiehopeful. I don’t know if you are just trying again under a different user name, but in either case, if you have any chance to be accepted as a transfer student, then your transfer record will need to be outstanding. The academics at Wellesley are very rigorous. You college transcript needs to demonstrate that you are a top student.</p>

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<p>I transferred to Wellesley after my freshman year, so I know where you’re coming from. I’ve found people here to be very friendly, confident, intelligent, and driven. The students are competitive but kind; e.g., if there’s a test coming up, everyone will work hard to do well, but they’ll often study together and share note reviews and so on. It’s a really great academic environment.</p>

<p>Honestly, my recommendation is that you try to apply to transfer in the fall. I know you don’t have a lot of time to get everything together, but it’s easier to come in at the start of a new school year. Also, if a lot of students matriculate for the class of 2016, they might not accept mid-year transfers at all. If you don’t get in for the fall, you have two more chances to try again.</p>

<p>Regarding the difficulty of getting in as a transfer, it sounds like you’re off to a good start. Involvement in school organizations and a challenging courseload all work well in your favor. As long as you’re getting good grades in those classes, it sounds like it can’t hurt to apply.</p>

<p>The financial aid for transfer students is the same as it is for everyone else. I couldn’t be here without a very generous aid package, and Wellesley did a great job of meeting my needs.</p>

<p>Please feel free to PM me with any further questions or if you want me to look over your application essays. I’m always happy to help, especially since I know what it’s like to be in your situation.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>