<p>is it hard to get into? yes, i know the acceptance rate is around 30% but that means different things depending on the school because some schools receive more applicants.</p>
<p>would it be hard for me to get into? </p>
<p>i'm a sophomore
GPA: 3.6 uw
Courseload: hardest courseload possible (except Spanish Honors instead of AP Spanish)</p>
<p>Your test score/GPA seem to be fine when it comes to the academic standards for Wellesley. But it does take a lot more than just test scores and grades to get into Wellesley.</p>
<p>I do think that the school places a lot of emphasis on extracurricular and leadership skills- they really do want to see what you’re passionate for and they look for well-rounded women in all aspects of life. So keep on working hard at school, but remember to discover passions outside of school and grasp leadership opportunities! They will only help you strengthen your application while really building your character.</p>
<p>I agree with Ligers. Truth is, most people applying to Wellesley will have great stats (grades, difficulty of classes, and test scores), and many of them will even have unbelievable extracurriculars. As you might be able to tell from the recent EE/RD or ED decision threads, the admission process is very unpredictable; you can never be 100% sure of your chances. </p>
<p>With my applying experience, I can only advise you that you do the best you can academically and do extracurriculars that will make you stand out. Show commitment in those activities,too, because colleges in general DO NOT want a long list of extracurriculars; instead, they want to see depth in involvement and how passionate you are about what you’re doing.</p>
<p>Also, I know you’ve said you’re a great writer. But I just want to remind you that with all the stats and everything down, the essay is the MOST important part of your application. I cannot stress this more because it can literally make you or break you. Make sure that in your essay you show Admissions that you are truly passionate about learning and are motivated to do great things. But be careful not to make it too general. Your essay should be completely personal to you. Also, for the supplement essay on “Why Wellesley”, not only should you show your excitement and interest in the school, you should also let them know how YOU will contribute to the community. In the end, they want somebody who “fits” the Wellesley community. Good luck!!</p>
<p>I wasn’t accepted to Wellesley this year. I have a 3.93 w, 3.86 uw. 2050 SAT scores and numerous AP/Honors classes. I took an extremely difficult high school courseload all four years, as well as a multitude of extracurriculars. I was very active in the theatre program at my high school, and I had an internship outside of school. My courseload was very science/math-heavy, and I had very strong recommendations from science, math, and english teachers. Admission to Wellesley is competitive with Ivy League admissions, and I suggest that you pull up your gpa by .7 at least. I wish you the best of luck, but note that you could spend a weekend curled up in the fetal position, like yours truly.</p>
<p>Yes, Wellesley is very hard to get into, and you never know what’s going to push you over the edge. But with your stats it sounds like you have a pretty good chance. Good luck!</p>
<p>She is right; most girls who apply to Wellesley will have the good grades, so if you think that’s enough to push you into the Admit pile, most applicants would have a good chance of getting in. </p>
<p>78% of those admitted were in the top tenth percentile in their graduating class… That’s a lot of girls!</p>
<p>So, good stats don’t give you the “wow” factor to college admissions. There is a certain level of academic intensity that is required for Wellesley women, and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the discipline, maturity, and responsibility to be able to reach that level. Yes, it is true that the first thing Wellesley looks at is your GPA (Lauren Dennis, assistant director of admission, told the entire room at a Wellesley information meeting that the school does), but your GPA/test scores will only open the door for the rest of your application.</p>
<p>You shine not through your stats but through your own essays, your teacher recs/counselor rec, and your extracurricular activities. While maintaining a balance between your academic life and everything-else-that-goes-on life, seek out opportunities that will make you stand out from the rest of the applicant pool (but don’t do things just for your college resume, do them because you’re passionate about them ).</p>
<p>With this, I wish you the best of luck when it comes time for you to apply!</p>
<p>I’m so sorry you had this disappointment. College admissions are so unpredictable. With your stats, however, I am confident you will have been accepted into a number of other great schools where you will get a wonderful education. </p>
<p>I think college admissions and love have something in common. Just as there will always be more than one person in the world who you could marry and live a perfectly happy life with, so there will always be more than one college where you can get the kind of experience and education you want. </p>
<p>Sometimes, both love and college acceptances seem to be purely a matter of chance and being at the right place at the right time. If you arrive at a club 10 minutes after your dream date has left, you will miss out on meeting him. If you apply to a school that has just decided to accept someone with very similar characteristics to yours, the admissions committee will likely pass you over in favor of an applicant with an entirely different background, interests and goals. </p>
<p>It’s not a value judgement. It’s simply their way of diversifying the incoming class.</p>
<p>Good luck in everything you do. I’m sure you have a very bright future ahead of you.</p>
<p>Wellesley is absolutely my number 1 choice so I would be applying ED. Would this help in my case? I know that the statistics show that a higher percentage of people are accepted ED but those are the ones who truly belong at Wellesley and know that they do.</p>
<p>How much importance do they place on passion?</p>
<p>Applying ED would definitely help you. Stats ARE higher, like you said, because people who apply ED believe that Wellesley is the school they belong at and they are often right. </p>
<p>I personally think passion is really important when it comes to applying to college. Wellesley wants to know that you really want to go, and Wellesley wants to know why you’d be a good fit for the school. And the best way to demonstrate that is through letting what you’re passionate for shine. That is what makes you stand out. </p>
<p>It’s passion for anything. Whether it be life itself, a club, a sport, music, or even schoolwork, just let the committee know who you are as a person. </p>
<p>I wrote my personal statement about discovering passion, and hey, it helped me get accepted into Wellesley ED! x]</p>
<p>i actually suggest applying regular decision for your top choice school, especially if its a small liberal arts school like wellesley. if you apply early decision like I did, and you have mediocre or above average stats, you i will most likely be rejected because the people who apply early decision are like super awesome who really really want to go to wellesley, so competition is much stiffer.</p>
<p>I think the weakest part of my application is my GPA. However, there is a huge upward trend, a 3.2 to a 4.0 which I am hoping will show the adcom that I got my act together. I’ll understand it if they defer me to see my midyear report to confirm the upward trend. Are rejections more common than deferrals???</p>
<p>@emilydirksen
Huh, it’s really weird that you didn’t get in with your stats. I’m still wondering why Wellesley accepted me when I’m such a mediocre and seemingly not passionate student. I even mailed my transcripts and recs at the last possible minute (regular decision), and I sent in the required financial aid stuff over a month late. It really is unpredictable.</p>
<p>Ah that’s amazing, congrats! But I highly doubt that you’re mediocre considering you got into the top women’s college. Would you mind sharing your stats?</p>
<p>I got waitlisted at Wellelsey, which has an acceptance rate of 35%, but I was accepted to Barnard, which had a 24%ish acceptance rate this year. I also interviewed at Wellesley and ordered information in the mail, but showed absolutely no interest towards Barnard.</p>
<p>You can try and gage your chances as much as you want, but really, the entire thing is pretty arbitrary… so work on keeping your grades up instead!</p>
<p>3.8
ACT: 33
SAT:2050
9 AP classes total, 5 my senior year, 4’s and 5’s on the tests ive taken so far
NCTE winner
Editor in Chief of Schools lit magazine, Cross Country captain, girl’s honor society president, Academic team, piano and cello, half marathon runner…</p>
<p>at least thats all i can think of. But you’ve got time, just have faith and keep your nose to the grind (but don’t get too stressed)!:)</p>
<p>I stayed overnight at their Spring Open Campus a few days ago (if you get the chance, definitely GO) and I really do seem mediocre compared to the other prospective students. Here are my stats anyway.</p>
<p>GPA: 4.26 w; don’t know what it is unweighted but it’s probably much lower than that
ACT: did not take
SAT subject tests (Wellesley requires two): 710 Biology E, 600 Lit
SAT (first time): 1900
SAT (second time): 1990
SAT (third time): 1910</p>
<p>Wellesley allows you to select your highest section scores for consideration. So that means they did not see my pitiful 570 in Math, and instead saw the 670 R, 610 M, and 770 W = 2050.</p>
<p>3 AP courses: Bio in junior year (scored a 3), US History and Lit right now
180 hrs of volunteering from junior and senior year
ECs: Club representative of Literary Magazine, editor in chief of newspaper, choir, NHS, club council
No sports
Did not do an interview</p>
<p>Yeah, I don’t see why they would want me. I think the only thing that made me attractive to them is, as ligers mentioned, is my extreme passion for writing. I’m not great at it, but everything I sent to Wellesley showed my love of writing: my ECs, SAT writing score, teacher recs – even my “Why Wellesley?” essay. </p>
<p>Oh, about that. From what I observed during Spring Open Campus, Wellesley is big on writing too, so definitely invest some time in your essays.</p>
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I even mailed my transcripts and recs at the last possible minute (regular decision), and I sent in the required financial aid stuff over a month late. It really is unpredictable.</p>
What were your stats?</p>