I was a “likely” for early evaluation. What are some pros and cons?
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@bubblepop12444 If Wellesley is your first choice, there is no harm in committing. I do not if you can commit if you’ve been given a likely. Even though you are basically in, you haven’t received an official acceptance letter. I would wait to see where else you get in if you’re still on the edge. I don’t think there is a benefit for you. Committing now is more of a benefit for the college. If you wait to see where else you get in, you can compare financial aid. Also, I don’t see the point of committing right now, because you can still choose Wellesley later.
I don’t think you can actually commit now. You have to wait until you get the official acceptance letter (even though you know you’re in).
Wait until you’ve received all of your decisions. Is Wellesley affordable?
Pros & cons are subjective…you’ll want to make this decision based on how you fit with Wellesley, not another person’s opinion.
I suggest considering these factors to help you decide:
- Affordability: Is Wellesley affordable for you? For some families, this is a go/no-go factor.
- Culture & Fit: Have you visited Wellesley? Do you feel like you fit? Spring Open Campus for accepted students is in late April, which gives you a chance to attend classes, meet students, stay in the dorms and eat in the cafeterias. After doing that, you’d have a good idea if Wellesley is for you or not.
- Academics: Does Wellesley offer majors that interest you? A liberal arts college may not fit if you want to study a preprofessional subject (e.g. accounting).
There are lots of other considerations, but answering these should steer you in a clear direction.
Good luck!