Test-Optional

Applying to College
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<p>I am the field hockey captain, President of my school's NHS chapter, first chair cellist, an actress in my school's drama each year, and editor of the School Newspaper. I've also tutored for a nearby low-income neighborhood, been extensively involved in other leadership: including Class Presidency and School Senate membership, participated in the school musical, and played basketball for two years. Oh, and I've taken every AP and Honors course that my school offers and recieved all A's. </p>

<p>My test scores aren't horrible (well my math is), but they're not great:
660 Critical Reading
610 Math
730 Writing</p>

<p>And ACTS are a little worse
32 English
31 Writing
26 Math
26 Science
27 Reading</p>

<p>So 28. </p>

<p>I really want to apply to Wesleyan. I was a little disappointed with my interview; I realize a lot of applicants will have similar resumes, and I wanted my interview to differentiate myself. I don't feel like it did, but that's kind of a side note. </p>

<p>Anyway, should I retake the SAT or ACT in October? Wesleyan is newly test-optional...so what do I do?</p>

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<p>If you can retake either or both you should since Wes superscores both the ACT and SAT. </p>

<p>What is your UW GPA? You said AP grades are all As so do you have a 4.0 overall? Also, do you have any 700+ SAT 2 scores? If you aren’t going to retake I think you could be a good candidate for test optional if you have a high GPA with most rigor possible. Your EC involvement looks excellent and I would think a school like Wesleyan is very interested in that level of involvement. One final thought- if you aren’t in need of FA Wes is now need aware so that would be another admission advantage if your application is on the fence.</p>

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<p>Yes- I have a 4.33 weighted, and a 4.0 unweighted. My Sat 2 scores also stink: 670 Bio and 650 Literature. But I’m not in need of financial aid. Thanks for your help!</p>

4

<p>I retook my SAT 1s:
800 Critical Reading
630 Math
800 Writing</p>

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<p>Great job! I would say just submit those scores :)</p>

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<p>Thank you so much!</p>