Official Wellesley Class of 2014 Decisions Thread

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<p>phanatic; i found the form from another college and adapted it for myself. Two ways to search: statement of financial circumstances and statement of financial circumstances for financial aid, the latter gave a lot of colleges and you might find a form you can adapt. the first choice of searching actually showed forms used by companies and government. Some are very detailed. good luck</p>

<p>oops! is Chatham university now. I am not sure if it will continue as a woman’s college, I think undergrad still is. I don’t see that school mentioned here too much. I really liked it, too bad about the aid. We are super happy with Wellesley though, another reason that tilted the scales was the fact that you could have pets in some dorms, my D wanted her bunny with her during the consideration process.</p>

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<p>so im still in a weird situation here. today i just got an email from NY Wellesley Club congratulating me on my admissions but I still have no notice from wellesley itself…</p>

<p>i emailed wellesley too about what is going on a while ago and no response</p>

<p>i hope the email wasnt a mistake LOL</p>

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<p>Wow moonliteexpress I think you got in then, </p>

<p>I am international, and knew that I got in through the account but I am still waiting for my fin aid package. I am becoming very impatient and I am thinking about sending them email first, then calling them.
Is it possible that they could send me my fin aid package through email?</p>

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<p>moonlitexpress, you most likely (~95% just in case of some random random mistake) were accepted. congrats! CALL admissions and ask.</p>

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<p>thanks welles10, I already sent them email and i think the office closed as it must be 6 pm in Wellesley already, so I think I will call them tomorrow.</p>

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<p>i think calling is definately the best option here. thanks! i hope to find out tomorrow if this is some horrible joke they are playing on me xD</p>

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<p>ok, i think the email wasnt a mistake after all because a couple of hours ago i received another email (now from wellesley) about chatting with students and congratulated me again. LOL where in the world is that package??</p>

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<p>hahaha you have definitely been admitted then. perhaps one of your neighbors received your acceptance letter on accident =P</p>

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<p>yeah I got that email too, i also wonder where the package goes when 2 of my friends from the same school with me already received theirs.</p>

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<p>Also, call admissions to see if they have the correct address for you in the database. You’ll be getting a lot of mail from the school (if you accept your place), so you’ll want to be sure it’s 100% correct!</p>

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<p>OMG finally i got my package and I am def going to Wellesley :D</p>

<p>I really love the hand written note that goes with the package, so sweet.</p>

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<p>gemyhuntsman, congrats! I’ll see you there then :)</p>

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<p>Hey girls~ I’m applying next year and I was wondering about the interview questions. Those of you who had the interview: what were some of the questions like? thanks!!
oh and congrats to those who got in :] I hope I can join you girls next year~</p>

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<p>Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT I (by section): math: 640, CR: 690, writing: 800 (single test day)
[</em>] SAT IIs: US history: 650, Math I: 690 (I think that helped balance my relatively low SAT I math)
[<em>] GPA, Unweighted and Weighted: 96.1/103 or so? not sure what that is on 4.0 scale
[</em>] Rank: 6 out of 240
[<em>] ACT: n/a
[</em>] APs (including this year’s): AP World: 4, AP Euro: 4, AP US history: 3, AP English Lang/comp: 5… this year I’m taking AP comparative gov, AP macroeconomics, AP English Lit, AP French, and AP lit
[<em>] IBs (including this year’s): n/a
[</em>] Senior Yr Courseload: above listed 5 aps + physics
[<em>] Number of Apps from Your School: only one baby! hahah
[</em>] Other stats (Awards, etc.): ummm mostly choral/theatrical, nothing too big… JSA summer conference at yale university (competitive)</p>

<p>[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[<em>] ECs listed on app: President of Youth to youth, VP of Interact, VP of student government, founder/pres of my school’s chapter of JSA, chamber choir, 13 years dance, many acting and choral shows/festivals etc
[</em>] Job/Work Experience: not much, just a few summer retail things and babysitting/tutoring
[<em>] Essays (subject and responses): Ok, I can post it now because I’m not afraid of anyone copying! hahah not like it’s that common, but I wrote a really quirky essay about being a vegan and sort of going against the traditional stereotypes of being vegan and retaining my individuality. good huh?
[</em>] Teacher Recs: I’m pretty sure one was really good, the other just good. but not bad, just probably not outstanding
[<em>] Counselor Rec: Pretty good I’m sure
[</em>] Interview (feel, interviewer and general location): didn’t have on
[li] Hook (TASP, RSI, Research, etc.): umm no… nothing… maybe my theater experience? that’s the only thing i can think of. that and they probably liked my writing</p>[/li]
<p>[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[<em>] State or Country: NY
[</em>] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Public, semi-competitive semi-not
[<em>] Ethnicity: white
[</em>] Gender: male… just kidding lol
[<em>] Income Bracket: ~130,000 and got amazing financial aid!
[</em>] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): n/a
[<em>] Strengths: writing, writing scores, ECs
[</em>] Weaknesses: math score, idk
[li] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/denied: not quite too sure. i didn’t really profess a huge interest in the school and was kind of not really considering it until i got my “likely” EE, and then great financial aid.</p>[/li]
<p>[/ul]**Other Factors:<a href=“Did%20you%20apply%20ED?”>/b</a> EE, with a “likely”
General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: Ummmm not sure if I’m going yet but it seems like a really great, supportive, and prestigious school!</p>

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<p>Decision: Waitlisted </p>

<p>OBJECTIVE:
SATI (breakdown): 760 CR/ 740 W/ 800 M = 2300
SATII (if submitted): 800 Math 2, 780 Bio
Cumulative Unweighted GPA(outof4.0): 3.72 (after 11th grade); 3.756 (Midterm of senior)
Cumulative Weighted GPA: 4.22 (after 11th grade); 4.324 (Midterm of senior)
Rank: Top 4% after junior; top 3% in midterm of senior
Total APs Taken: 13
Senior Year Course Load: 5 APs and 1st semester off roll, 2nd semester retook a class that I got a B in…
Major Awards(USAMO, Intel etc.): Nothing major…PSAT Commendation, AP Distinction Award, ELC (top 4% of class gets it…) </p>

<p>SUBJECTIVE:
Extracurriculars : WOW (women of the world): founder and president, Senate in 11th grade…nothing much
Job/Work Experience: None
Volunteer/Community service: Hospital (worked in senior house then emergency depart.), Library (children section)
Essays: They were alright?
Teacher Recommendation: No idea…
Counselor Rec: No idea…
Additional Rec: Library - the lady loved me but her rec was pretty general
Interview: None </p>

<p>OTHER
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Molecular Biology (or maybe I just put Biology?)
State: CA
School Type: Competitive public
Ethnicity: Chinese
Gender: F
Income Bracket: A bit over $120000
Hooks: None </p>

<p>Reflection: …meh
Strengths: SATs
Weaknesses: Rank, GPA, Ecs, Recs?</p>

<p>Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Probably no financial aid for international students…boohoo
Where else were you accepted? University of British Columbia, Berkeley, UCSD, UCLA, UCI, Agnes Scott College, Pomona :slight_smile:
General Comments: My ECs probably weren’t good enough…and my gpa was pretty low too…oh well</p>

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<p>Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<pre><code>* SAT I (by section): 620M, 610W 600CR = 1830

  • SAT IIs: 780 spanish 670 bio
  • GPA, Weighted: 3.9
  • Rank: 3 out of 116
  • APs (including this year’s): U.S. 4, Bio 3, Calc & Lit
  • Senior Yr Courseload: dance, physics honors, ap calc ab, gov, ap lit, Japanese
  • Other stats (Awards, etc.): NHS, big scholarship recipient, Honor Roll
    </code></pre>

<p>SUBJECTIVE:
Extracurriculars : SEO: non- profit org, sponsors for educational opportunity. Student Govt: treasurer, College now (college classes while in h.s.) at Lehman College, LEAD at Stanford (summer prog.) & College Summit at Yale (workshop for college application preparation.
Job/Work Experience: College office intern
Volunteer/Community service: Math tutoring (soph & fresh yr).<br>
Essays: I tried my best since I had like a week to do it and get it reviewed, but it was about a page long & pretty general.
Teacher Recommendation: I had my AP US & English teacher
Counselor Rec: He is really amazing & knows me well so that was probably good.
Additional Rec: Teacher at SEO. it was different & insightful (i had the opp. to look at it).
Interview: It was really good; i recommend anyone applying in the future to have one. She really made a difference in how i viewed the school and partially because of her i was more enthusiastic about it.</p>

<p>OTHER
Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Econ.
State: NY
School Type: Charter Public
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: F
Income Bracket: Under 20K
Hooks: None</p>

<p>Reflection:Would have put more attention to my essay
Strengths: Class rank, recs & EC
Weaknesses: SAT’s </p>

<p>Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: I was 1st in my school to apply to Wellesley and probably they dont get too many applicants from my area.
Where else were you accepted? U Penn: Wharton, Georgetown, Wesleyan, George Washington U, Babson, Bentley, American and state schools
General Comments: Interviews can really make a difference!!</p>

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<p>Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<ul>
<li>SAT I (by section): 630M, 670W 610CR = 1910</li>
<li>SAT IIs: 600 lit 670 chemistry</li>
<li>GPA, Weighted: --</li>
<li>Rank: --</li>
<li>APs (including this year’s): Econ/Government AP, AP English, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer science</li>
<li>Senior Yr Courseload: Dance I, Chemistry 3 H (Organic), AP Calculus AB, AP Economics, AP Literature, AP Computer Science, Foundations, AP Government</li>
<li>Other stats (Awards, etc.): Outstanding biology student, UIL Honorary mention, Academic Excellence</li>
</ul>

<p>SUBJECTIVE:
Extracurriculars :Theatre. almost 15 shows, Directed a show, House Managed a show
Job/Work Experience: Grocery store
Volunteer/Community service: Cancer Hospital volunteer 90+ hours
Essays:I think this was the strongest element of my application. Atistic, lots of imagery, strong statements about why I love Welleseley. Then I ended my essay saying that on that Harry Potter monstrosity, I knew it was a perfect fit. My common app essay was strong also, and was a series of vignettes about my trip to Africa when I was four.
Teacher Recommendation: I had my AP English, and AP Chemistry 2 teacher do them. My chem teacher has known me for two years, and my English teacher has known me for two as well.
Counselor Rec: It was pretty standard, but she did say that I was mature :).
Interview: The interview blew me away, because it was so much fun! I didn’t prep bc I did soooo much college research, that I knew what I was going to say. I spoke from the heart, and iit was a great conversation! She was so excited and enthusiastic about Wellesley, that I became really excited as well. I already love the school, but I got all my questions answered and I can’t wait to meet her at the luncheon later on this month :smiley:
I also recommend that you get an interview if you can. It gave me a chance to discuss my college choices, and see what was best for me.</p>

<p>OTHER
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: ? I want to work in magazines, so anything artsy :slight_smile:
State: TX
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: F
Income Bracket: >100,000 ut <130,000
Hooks: URM, First Generation, New school)</p>

<p>Reflection:
Strengths: Essays, Interview, my conflicting interest in chemistry and theatre. My dedication to theatre and Chem
Weaknesses: SAT’s, GPA, Rank</p>

<p>Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: I think it was bc of my essay, my unique career interests, and my overall dedication exhibited by class schedule
Where else were you accepted? Mount Holyoke
General Comments:
I sent in my deposit, so I am officially a Wellesley girl :slight_smile:
It really is a miracle, and I feel so blessed by God. :)</p>

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<p>Decision: Accepted </p>

<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT I (by section):R:800 +M:750 +W:800=2350
[</em>] SAT IIs: Chem:800 US History:780 Math:790 Literature:790
[<em>] GPA, Unweighted:3.8
[</em>] ACT: 33
[<em>] APs (including this year’s): Euro, Bio, Chem, APUSH, Gov are all 5s, this year I’m taking the 2 Physics Cs, AP Calc BC, and Macro/Micro Econ.
[</em>] Senior Yr Courseload: Art, AP Econ, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP English, AP Calc BC
[<em>] Number of Apps from Your School: 2, my friend got in too!
[</em>] Other stats (Awards, etc.): State Finalist in Forensics 08 and 09, Nat Merit, Nat Honors, ICCSD Art Finalist, thats all I can think of</p>

<p>[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[<em>] ECs listed on app: Speech/Debate, Science Clubs, Academic Decathlon, Soccer, Tae Kwon Do, Theatre West, >500 hrs volunteering at public library, other stuff
[</em>] Job/Work Experience: Fareway Cashier and Dane’s Dairy
[<em>] Essays (subject and responses): subject- my response to my friends suicide (my friend called it some of the best writing he’d read in a long time), for Why Wellesley I talked about my 6th grade teacher and how she’d influenced me, and why I thought the support of the Wellesley community would help me similarly.
[</em>] Teacher Recs: Good
[<em>] Counselor Rec: Probably generic, we don’t get along well but we don’t see each other much and I doubt she’d write something negative.
[</em>] Interview (feel, interviewer and general location): Didn’t interview
[li] Hook (TASP, RSI, Research, etc.): Nope</p>[/li]
<p>[/ul]Location/Person:[list]
[<em>] State or Country: Good old Iowa
[</em>] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Public, we’re pretty well ranked
[<em>] Ethnicity: White
[</em>] Gender: Female, of course
[<em>] Income Bracket: Lower Middle
[</em>] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Nope
[<em>] Strengths: testing, ECs
[</em>] Weaknesses: GPA
[*] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/denied: Probably bc of good stats</p>

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<p>I have just received a handwritten letter from an Assistant Director of Admissions. What does this mean? Did anyone else receive it?
It’s really sweet that Wellesley would do that and I am glad I am attending Wellesley this fall.
The letter basically says “congratulations on admission” “you have so much to offer to our community” and “best wishes”</p>

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<p>I did too! It was along those lines and a great gesture on their part :)</p>