Reading this over, it sounds really braggy. I’m so sorry, that wasn’t my intent! I wish I could edit it but it won’t let me. 
sorry guys, I feel like a huge jerk. Just got really carried away with the excitement, sorry.
**Decision: Likely **
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): N/A
ACT (breakdown): 35 (35E/33M/36R/36S) 12 essay
SAT II: 730 Lit, 720 US History
Unweighted GPA: not available, most likely >3.9
Weighted GPA: 4.71
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 2/305
APs: Lang & Comp (5), APUSH (5) Bio (3, ew)
Senior Year Course Load: AP Macroeconomics, AP Calc AB, AP Lit, AP US Gov, AP World History, Spanish 4 Honors, Honors Concert Choir, typical PE class
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Scholastic Gold Key and Silver Key Awards for poetry, AP scholar, National Merit Scholar commended
Subjective:
Extracurriculars: Model UN, 10 awards (President & head-delegate 2013-15, VP 2012-13); Student Council (President and BOE rep 2014-15, VP 2013-14); school musical in ensemble/dance company/minor roles (2011-2015); jazz/chamber choir, placed 2nd and 4th at two national competitions (Alto section leader); Class Council of 2015 (president 2011-13); NHS (VP); published poet (published 3 times with Creative Communications, 3 times in print and 11 times online with Teen Ink, twice with the Live Poets of NJ); Mu Alpha Theta
Job/Work Experience: Just an internship at a local historic site
Volunteer/Community service: Relay for Life team captain (3 years); tutoring biweekly through NHS; organizer of open mics, poetry slams, and movie nights at a teen coffeehouse in my town
Summer Activities: took Intro to IR through the Young Scholars Program at the University of Maryland – I highly recommend the program!
Essays: My common app essay is possibly the love of my life, my current AP lit teacher (who is also an English professor at NYU) raves about it any chance she gets. y advice for the commonapp essay is to choose any experience or moment that truly allows you to write your heart out! I really enjoyed writing my Why Wellesley supplement, and though applicants should follow the directions to write 2 paragraphs, there’s still room for personality and flexibility.
Teacher Recommendation: 147/10 from my AP Lang teacher (it honestly made me cry), 8/10 from my APUSH teacher
Counselor Rec: Didn’t read, but probably average
Additional Rec: N/A
Interview: N/A
Supplementary Material (portfolio, etc.): N/A
Other:
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
State (if domestic applicant): NJ
Country (if international applicant): N/A
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: F
Income Bracket: 100,000-150,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First generation
Reflection
Strengths: ECs, essays, ACT, rank/GPA
Weaknesses: SAT II’s, over-represented state, no huge awards, wish I submitted a music supplement, etc.
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I’m not sure but I’m proud of the application I set forth and honored to have received a likely!
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted to Northeastern (University Scholar full-tuition), deferred Brown ED. Waiting on Tufts, Williams, JHU, Brown RD, HYP, Vassar, BU, and Dartmouth.
General Comments: Congrats to everyone else who received a likely, I hope to see you at the welcome event in April! To everyone who received a possible: from being deferred from Brown I know it isn’t a fun time, but hang in there – you’re undoubtedly an amazing person and applicant nonetheless. Sending good vibes!
@travelinspace I didn’t get that vibe at all. I can just tell you’re excited and there’s nothing wrong about that! My friend was also at Olin’s candidates weekend (he passed the prelims as well). Were you there? 
**Decision: Likely **
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): 800/720/730/11 (Previously had a higher Writing score with a 9 for essay…)
SAT I superscore (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): 2270 (750W, rest unchanged)
SAT II (subject, score): Math II/Physics/Chemistry: 800s
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): nonexistent (in my school)
Weighted GPA: ^
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): not available, but estimated top 5%-10%, or 10%+
AP (place score in parentheses): nah
IB (place score in parentheses): nah
Senior Year Course Load: consider it the second hardest in my school.
Number of other EA applicants in your school: not disclosed. I know of at least two.
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel, etc.): local Math/Physics Olympiad golds. AMC12/AIME combined score was few marks away from USAMO, though not like I am allowed to participate…
Common Awards (AP Scholar, honor roll, NM things, etc.): None that I can think of…
Subjective: Gonna make this very brief because people from my region will be able to identify me easily with more info … also, this part is definitely not what got me in.
Extracurriculars (name, grade levels, leadership, description): Music related groups (guitar 9-10, jazz 11-12), Math Club (9-12). NO leadership position throughout.
Job/Work Experience: nope
Volunteer/Community Service: Library volunteer. Flag day volunteer. Also taught math/physics.
Summer Experience: Did a individual math research with a local university prof… Used the project in science and engineering fair and didn’t win anything.
Writing (Subject, 1-10 rating, details):
Essays:
CommonApp main: 9/10 I quite liked it. Wrote about teaching Math, about how I used to be very quiet due to various reasons and then how the teaching experience changed me. The language style was something new I tried and I liked it a lot because I felt the geekiness in me expressed, though I am really not an expert writer and my writing may seem immature…
Wellesley 100: 9/10 One of the best supplements I wrote. The question was really quite flexible among the supplements I wrote… I picked one specific (Invented language class) and one general point (Sisterhood).
Teacher Recommendations in general: I do not know anything about what my teachers wrote. I’m very quiet in class (AND after class) so the teachers generally don’t know me well. They definitely don’t LOVE/ADORE/… me. But I feel that I did give my teachers a somewhat good impression and they do wish to help me in the applications. 6-8/10?
Additional Info/Rec: NA
Interview: Did not have any
Art Supplement: Nope
Other
U.S. State/Territory or Country: International (Singapore)
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Chinese
Gender: F
Income Bracket Range: Quite poor for getting a US undergrad education…
Hooks (URM, first generation, recruited athlete, development): Used to study in China (not international schools), effectively bilingual. Maybe?
Reflection
Strengths: Maybe showed passion and ‘fit’ for Wellesley. Passion in STEM (OK mostly Mathematics), supported by Olympiad results, courses I took and volunteer work (esp shows in the main essay)…
Weaknesses: limited extracurriculars (…nonexistent compared to many above, moderate in my region). 0 leadership positions. Very quiet --> teachers are not familiar with me… SATI, specifically CR, is not great compared to my peers (esp. classmates D:).
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: guess I am slightly (maybe quite?) different from the majority applying to Wellesley: international student, Chinese, strong STEM inclination, and not applying for FA. None of these factors in itself makes me the minority, but the intersection does. Also honestly, my high school is prestigious (sends many students to US each year), and I did quite well academically in the school.
What would you have done differently?: Maybe, I should have applied for FA…
Where else did you apply?: NU, CMU, Yale, Amherst (ED deferred), Caltech, Harvey Mudd, Grinnell, UK: Oxford+Imperial+Warwick (got conditional offers).
**Other Factors: ** Can’t think of any.
General Comments & Advice:
First piece of good news from the US side :D.
For those applying, here are some things which I tried doing in my app and which you can consider doing… Emphasize your strength and uniqueness… Try to give the Adcom a reason to admit you after reading your application. And don’t be afraid to write about your weakness (I did in my main essay).
@K1Helen Yeah, I’m so excited!!! 
Wellesley is one of my top choices and it felt like a HUGE weight was lifted off my shoulders to get a likely decision!
I’m actually going to Olin this weekend! They offer 3 weekends, and assign you to one of them. I hope your friend had a good time, I’m really looking forward to it. It’s honestly only about a mile away from Wellesley too, so I’m hoping to stop by!
**Decision: Likely **
[ b]Objective:[ /b]
SAT I (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay):
SAT I superscore (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): 2070 (640M/700CR/730W/8E)
ACT (breakdown):
ACT superscore (breakdown): 33 (36E/30M/33R/31S/8W)
SAT II (subject, score): Math Level 1 710 Math Level 2 710 Lit 670
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Weighted GPA: 4.35
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 4/535
AP (place score in parentheses): Human Geography (4), World History (5), Environmental Science (5), English Lit (5), US History (5), Biology (4)
IB (place score in parentheses): none
Senior Year Course Load: Intro to Art, AP English Lang, AP Calc AB and BC, AP Gov, AP Macro, AP Physics C
Number of other EA applicants in your school: probably none
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel, etc.): none
Common Awards (AP Scholar, honor roll, NM things, etc.): AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Scholar, Academic Letter
[ b]Subjective:[ /b]
Extracurriculars (name, grade levels, leadership, description):
NHD, 8th and 10th grade- documentaries won regional and state competitions and went to nationals in Washington, D.C.
Science Olympiad, 10th and 11th, secretary- placed in multiple events at regional and state competitions both years
Science Expo, 6th-12th grade- all research projects placed at district science fair and advanced to regional competition
School Newspaper, 9th and 10th
Key Club, 10th and 11th, junior class representative- community service
NHS, 10th-12th- community service, on the committee for the local animal shelter
Job/Work Experience: none
Volunteer/Community Service: 100+ hours through Key Club and NHS
Summer Experience: 2011- NHD national competition
2012- college math class
2013- NHD national competition
2014- college astronomy class
[ b]Writing (Subject, 1-10 rating, details):[ /b]
Essays: common app: 7 or 8/10 I spent a lot of time on it and thought it was unique, but a few people told me it didn’t tell enough about me.
Why Wellesley: 10/10 I wrote about my visit and the limitless educational opportunities; I think it read nicely and showed my passion for the school.
Teacher Recommendation #1: 8/10 My english teacher wrote a very positive letter, but it was pretty generic.
Teacher Recommendation #2: 7/10 I didn’t get to read my physics teacher’s letter, but I’m sure it was positive.
Teacher Recommendation #3: 10/10 My history teacher from 8th grade and mentor for my NHD projects who knows me very well wrote an outstanding and very personal letter, which I’m sure is a big part of the reason I got a likely.
Counselor Rec: 6/10 I’m not sure my counselor wrote a letter…but if he did, it was probably positive but generic.
Additional Info/Rec: none
Interview: I had an on-campus interview, and I think my interviewer could tell that I’m really passionate about Wellesley.
Art Supplement: none
[ b]Other[ /b]
U.S. State/Territory or Country: New Mexico
School Type: large public
Ethnicity: caucasian
Gender: female
Income Bracket Range: total ~$60,000 custodial ~$25,000
Hooks (URM, first generation, recruited athelete, development): I don’t think they have very many applicants from NM
[ b]Reflection[ /b]
Strengths: Maybe my ACT scores, recommendations, WW essay, and well-roundedness?
Weaknesses: I feel like my scores and extracurriculars are weak compared to everyone else’s.
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: See above
What would you have done differently?: Try to make my common app essay give more insight into my personality, improve SAT scores and extracurriculars
Where else did you apply? Brown, Smith, Colorado School of Mines, state schools
[ b]Other Factors: [ /b]
[ b]General Comments & Advice:[ /b]
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Wellesley is my first choice, so I’m really happy I got a likely! Honestly, I’m very surprised and was expecting a possible or unlikely. I feel very average compared to the rest of you! I think a main reason I got a likely was the passion I demonstrated for Wellesley in my essays and interviews.
@travelinspace Same!
My friend did have a fun time. He said that they were divided into groups and assigned a task of getting a ball over a ledge using just basic office supplies. Then he said that the groups were given discussion questions and each student had to lead the discussion while some of the admission officers watched. At the end, they chose one topic and presented it to the other groups. I never heard of another college having a process like that, but it sounded so cool. It also seems like the admissions group is able to see what kind of person more personally than just looking at the application.
**Decision: Accepted **
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): N/A
SAT I superscore (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): N/A
ACT superscore (breakdown): 35 E, 36 R, 34 M, 34 S
SAT II (subject, score): 800 Math 2C; 780 Korean w/ Listening; 710 US History
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.97
Weighted GPA: 4.72
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1/682
AP (place score in parentheses): European History (5); Music Theory (5); Calculus BC w/ AB subscore (5, 5); US History (5); Language and Composition (5); Psychology (4); Computer Science A (3); Chemistry (3)
IB (place score in parentheses): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Statistics, AP Literature and Composition, AP Government, AP Biology, Principles of Microeconomics (Community College), Intro to Sociology (Community College)
Number of other EA applicants in your school: I don’t know
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel, etc.):
Common Awards (AP Scholar, honor roll, NM things, etc.): National Forensics League All American Academic Award, MTAC Level 10, Various state/regional debate awards, AP Scholar w/ Distinction
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (name, grade levels, leadership, description): Nonprofit (Founder, CEO); Amnesty International (Founder & President); Habitat for Humanity (Founder & President); Speech and Debate program at local junior high school (Head Coach); Piano; Swimming (Varsity)
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community Service: Intern; Head Coach at local junior high school debate program; clubs; nonprofit
Summer Experience: Internship
Writing (Subject, 1-10 rating, details):
Essays:
Common App (10): Talked about how being called the B word as a compliment to my achievements and leadership incited me to become a feminist and activist and inspired me to create my nonprofit
Wellesley 100 (10): I chose 98 and 84, and the essay showed who I am
Teacher Rec #1: (10) My Calc teacher said I’m his favorite student and we love to talk about politics together.
Teacher Rec #2: (10) My Lang teacher said he put that I’m the best student he’s had
Counselor Rec: (9) He wrote a letter for me for an application to a program, and it was really awesome.
Additional Rec: (10) My piano teacher loves me.
Interview (8): It went well, but I thought it could have gone better had I remembered to bring my resume.
Art Supplement: I submitted a recording of 2 piano pieces. I think the recording could have been better, especially since I recorded them from home instead of a studio, and it definitely would have been a lot better if I’d fully mastered my Beethoven piece in time for the recording.
Other
U.S. State/Territory or Country: California
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Korean
Gender: Female
Income Bracket Range: <$40k
Hooks (URM, first generation, recruited athelete, development):
Reflection
Strengths: Definitely the extracurriculars
Weaknesses: Test scores, awards weren’t particularly amazing
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I think the essays and the extracurriculars made me stand out in the pool of applicants.
What would you have done differently?: Submit a better art supplement, get better test scores
Where else did you apply?: Accepted: Yale (SCEA), UC Berkeley (Regents and Chancellor’s), UC Irvine (Regents), University of Pennsylvania (Likely Letter); don’t know the others yet
**Other Factors: **
General Comments & Advice: Getting into Wellesley is a dream come true 
Congratulations to everyone who got the Likely and good luck to those still waiting for results!
My daughter got the result of early evaluation, and it is ‘Possible’.
I don’t have any idea about ‘Possible’ status.
Do we have to do or send anything so the college will change it’s decision? Or, do we have to just wait the final decision?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Decision: Likely
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): 670/660/630
SAT I superscore (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): 1960
ACT (breakdown): Didn’t Send
ACT superscore (breakdown): Didn’t Send
SAT II (subject, score): US History 740 Biology E 720 Math II 650
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): N/A
Weighted GPA: 4.126/4
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 10%
AP (place score in parentheses): US History (4)
IB (place score in parentheses): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Bio, AP Euro, AP Calculus AB, French IV H, Humanities H, Law H, Gym
Number of other EA applicants in your school: Unknown
Awards:
Academic Excellence - 11th (4.0 GPA)
Society Of Women Engineers: Certificate of Achievement (Honors in Math and Science) - 11th
Certificate of Excellence in Biology - 11th
2014 MIT Model UN Conference Outstanding Delegate - 11th
Cum Laude
National Honors Society
National Achievement Scholarship: Outstanding Participant
Subjective:
Sports:
Volleyball - 9th, 11th, 12th JV/V Player
Tennis - 10th Team Member
Clubs/Activities:
School Musicals - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Leads/Backgrounds
A Capella - 10th, 11th, 12th (2013 Gold Award NYC Competition)
Chorus - 9th (2012 Junior District Finalist)
Model UN - 11th, 12th Co President
School Newspaper - 12th Executive Board Member/Student Life Editor
HU Peer Leadership Class - 12th
Peer Leader - 12th (Freshman Advisory)
Yearbook - 12th
Work:
Star Market - 11th, 12th Cashier/Service Desk Clerk
Community Service:
Heart Walk/Lupus Walk etc.
Monthly Women’s Brunch
Operation American Soldier - School Liaison
Cradles to Crayons
MASSPIRG Internship: ZeroWaste Campaign (Summer 2013)
Writing (Subject, 1-10 rating, details):
Essays: 8-9, My essays always showcase my voice and perspective. My main essay talked about my passion for Model UN and my dream of being a lawyer and then judge. Specifically my first conference where I won Outstanding Delegate on the ICJ.
Teacher Recommendation #1: Bio teacher, had me for Jr and Senior. I know this was glowing he practically told me.
Teacher Recommendation #2: US History Teacher, this one was spectacular. We met before he wrote the rec to talk about who I am and what I want for my future. He also let me read it before the final draft
Counselor Rec: My relationship with my counselor has progressed over the years and I am actually really glad it has. I don’t know if this was good or bad but I’m sure it was honest and somewhat personal which is all I could have asked for.
Additional Info/Rec: *Note: I have an unusual medical circumstance that interfered with my sophomore year of high school. I wrote an additional essay that explained my story in a very personal and persevering way.
Interview: It went really well. I live near campus so I just scheduled an appointment on the interview day. my best advice for interviews is to be yourself and know something about the college. even if its not among your top choices every college and interview you apply or attend deserves at least a little of your attention.
Art Supplement: N/A
Other
U.S. State/Territory or Country: USA
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Black (Mother born in london and father born in Jamaica, Caribbean heritage on both sides)
Gender: Female
Income Bracket Range: 50,000-60,000 (My parents are divorced and my father owes us thousands in child support)
Hooks (URM, first generation, recruited athelete, development): A few? Refer to the above.
Reflection
Strengths: Essays, Recs, Overall perseverance in high school
Weaknesses: Course load, SATs
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I have no idea. I actually love all girls schools but wasn’t particularly interested in Wellesley because of its close proximity to my hometown. My mother really pushed me to visit campus as much as I did which ultimately made me apply. That being said I’m really glad I did.
What would you have done differently?: Nothing, throughout my application process I strove to portray myself in the most honest was possible. I wanted colleges to see who I really am and accept me because they liked who I am and who I want o be.
Where else did you apply? A lot of other schools, 14 total. I’ve been accepted into all of the ones i’ve heard from so far.
General Comments & Advice: Don’t apply to a lot of schools unless your willing to put the time and effort into the applications. Vary your list with matches, reaches and safeties.
Honesty is the best policy!
I am proof that an unusual circumstance that has affected your high school career will not destroy your chances at greats schools.
**Decision: Likely/Accepted!!! **
Objective:
-SAT: N/A
-ACT: 31 (writing 10)
-SAT II: N/A
-Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.8
-Weighted GPA: N/A
-Rank: unavailable
-Senior Year Course Load: AP Biology, AP English, IB Math II, US Gov & Economics, online courses
-Number of other EA applicants in your school: none
-Major Awards (USAMO, Intel, etc.): National Achievement Semi Finalist (did not compete for finalists)
-Common Awards: Honor roll, National Honor Society, high average awards each year
Subjective:
-Extracurriculars (name, grade levels, leadership, description):
Drama Club
9th grade–tickets/sale manager & consultant
10th grade–house manager
11th grade–social media manager & club organizer
12th grade–co-president, social media manager
Journalism/Writing Club
9th–11th–member + voted staff member of the year
12th–assistant VP
11th-12th–founder + student liaison of WC
Science Club/Wildcat Medics
12th-Secretary of both clubs
National Honor Society
Secretary
I also put tumblr on my common app because I’ve had my various blogs for a while & felt like it was a part of me as a student. Love me some tumblr lol
-Job/Work Experience:
Local Newspaper–paid intern
Online college/high school life blog–social media intern
Online magazine–contributing writer
(The last two were not on my application, didn’t start until this year)
-Volunteer/Community Service:
Interact Club, community service, religious service
-Summer Experience: none
Writing (Subject, 1-10 rating, details):
-Essays: My common essay was about my family situation, which is a bit strained. I don’t think it’s extraordinary, but it’s okay. 7-8/10 probably.
I spent so much time on my Wellesley supplement because I just couldn’t put into words how much I loved Wellesley. Eventually, I ended up crafting an entirely new essay the night it was due about Angela Carpenter’s foreign language class (it’s the coolest thing ever, basically) & Kristina Bracero and Kellen Kartub (the kind of friendship I’d love to have at Wellesley. I think this is the best supplement I’ve written. 9-10/10
-Teacher Recommendation #1: Spanish Teacher–she’s literally the best human being in the world & has done so much for me throughout the college search process. She helped me get the writing club started and has a masters in writing so undoubted crafted an amazing recommendation. 10/10
-Teacher Recommendation #2: Chemistry Teacher–we aren’t the closest people in the world, but I feel comfortable around her & we’ve shared jokes about moles (Avogadro’s number, anyone?). I wanted to have a recommendation from a science teacher 7/10 (?)
-Counselor Rec: I have no idea. My counselor isn’t always the most reliable, but I am pleasant as can be to her & she’s nice to me. I don’t think this one would be too bad. 6-7/10 (?)
-Additional Info/Rec: I sent in an additional rec from my current English teacher just in case. She’s nice & honest & has a favorable opinion of me. 8/10
-Interview: n/a
-Art Supplement: n/a
Other
-U.S. State/Territory or Country: Mississippi
-School Type: Public
-Ethnicity: African America
-Gender: Female
-Income Bracket Range: $100,000
-Hooks (URM, first generation, recruited athelete, development): first generation
Reflection
-Strengths: Definitely my essays, maybe my ecs?
-Weaknesses: Test scores, don’t really have any awards
-Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I think my passion really showed through on my essay. I will not cease to emphasize that I put everything I had into it. Maybe my extracurriculars, but I’m not sure.
-What would you have done differently?: Actually studied for the ACT. I would definitely have a better score haha. If I could have taken the SAT without it conflicting with theatre performances, I would have. Submitted an arts supplement, possibly.
-Where else did you apply? Beloit College (EA, Accepted w/ Presidential Scholarship), Hollins University (EA, Accepted w/ Presidential Scholarship), Grinnell College (somehow accepted early with Trustee Honor Scholarship), Stephens College (accepted), state school (accepted–waiting for scholarship decision), Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, & Bryn Mawr College.
General Comments & Advice:
Congratulations to all the other Likely applicants! You’ve done so well. To those who did not receive Likely, still, you’ve come so so far! And you’ve done great!
Advice to aspiring Wendys–be yourself & make sure you show Wellesley you love them. Don’t aim to be “what every college wants” or even “what Wellesley wants”. Aim to be your awesome self and showcase who you are!
@lookatbada
You don’t have to send anything, but if you’ve gotten some news or an award or a new extracurricular that you think could help, it won’t hurt to send it in. Getting a possible is like getting deferred, so think of things you’d send to a college in that way. Also, if you haven’t shown Wellesley that you’re interested, now might be a good time. Don’t go overboard trying to find something to send if you don’t have anything, because it’s fine. If you have something of note, however, don’t be afraid to send it Wellesley’s way!
I’m not into the score sharing because I don’t want any competition but I know these from past years helped me so I am just going to say that I go to a school that doesn’t offer APs and doesn’t weight honors classes (so my GPA is lower than the average accepted GPA) and my test scores aren’t as high as any of you talented people. But I demonstrated a real passion for Wellesley and put a lot of effort into my networking and my essays (the things that I could control) and got a likely! Wellesley seems to be really good at the holistic viewing of applications and I’m so honored and proud to have gotten a likely.
@K1Helen This is ridiculously late, but I just got back from my trip! The weekend was a lot like your friend said (but there were a lot more things, I’ll tell you after this weekend when we’re supposed to talk about it!) and I had such a fun time!!! I managed to do a drive-through tour of Wellesley on the way to the airport too, and let me just tell you, it is BEAUTIFUL in the snow. I thought it was great in the summer, but it’s almost prettier in snow. Also, Wellesley has a steep hill near the dining hall (?) and apparently it’s famous in the area for being a great sledding location!
@travelinspace Haha no worries! Wellesley’s campus is probably one of my favorites because it’s so beautiful. The snow is great too (although as someone who’s grown up in MA my entire life, it can become too much). That hill would be so fun to sled down though!
Has anyone joined the facebook page?
@rancherjolly98 I have! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly!
**Decision: Likely **
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): 2360 (800/800/760/9)
SAT I superscore (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): Only took it once!
ACT (breakdown): Not applicable
ACT superscore (breakdown): Not applicable
SAT II (subject, score): French 800, Math Level 2 780, Ecological Biology 780
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Weighted GPA: Not applicable
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 2/330
AP (place score in parentheses): Art History 5, Macroeconomics 5, Microeconomics 5, US Gov and Poli 5, English Language 4
IB (place score in parentheses): Not applicable
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 1/2, English, Spanish, first-year Chemistry at a local university
Number of other EA applicants in your school: 0
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel, etc.): 3rd place at a national French public speaking competition, National Finalist of an acclaimed poetry recitation contest, 4th place at a national debate tournament, 1st place/senior gold award/winner/finalist of miscellaneous national and international writing contests, top 3 ranking at many regional and provincial speech competitions
Common Awards (AP Scholar, honor roll, NM things, etc.): National AP Scholar, Principal’s Honour Roll, DELF B2, ARCT in Piano Performance
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (name, grade levels, leadership, description): Debate Club President, Mock Trial Club President, Speech Club President, School Newspaper Editor, etc…I could go into detail but I’d take up way too much space! For now, I’ll just say that I’m very committed to everything I do outside of class.
Job/Work Experience: Private Music Theory Tutor, former Legal Assistant at a local law firm
Volunteer/Community Service: Vocal Jazz Piano Accompanist. Then I emcee random events and do odd jobs here and there
Summer Experience: French camp, full-credit summer school
Writing (Subject, 1-10 rating, details):
Essays: Common App was alright but standard, 8/10. Why Wellesley? was superb, 10/10. I tied my paragraphs together really creatively.
Teacher Recommendation #1: Biology 8/10
Teacher Recommendation #2: Socials 8/10 though I never read any of my recs
Counselor Rec: Students are not super close to their counsellors here. I’ll assume positive but generic, 7/10
Additional Info/Rec: French 10/10
Interview: Strong! Interviewer told me I was an excellent match for Wellesley. We had a great, informational chat.
Art Supplement: Not applicable
Other
U.S. State/Territory or Country: Canada
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Take a wild guess
Income Bracket Range: Thoroughly middle-class
Hooks (URM, first generation, recruited athelete, development): Not applicable
Reflection
Strengths: My stats and accomplishments are fairly solid.
Weaknesses: Whatever that was not in my control. Recs, maybe. CA style, maybe. Who knows~
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I don’t think I did anything noticeably, distractingly wrong. I communicated my ambition and energy to the committee.
What would you have done differently?: Volunteered more and perhaps initiated some kind of youth platform
Where else did you apply? Other top colleges, especially liberal arts-oriented
General Comments & Advice:
I wish everyone the best of luck in the upcoming weeks as more decisions come out!
Does anyone know the possibility of two students being accepted from the same school?
@runhermionerun Well, at my school, I and another girl both applied EE and were both given likely letters. I say it has less to do with going to the same school and more to do with strength of the application.