Wellesley chances!

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Hi all, Wellesley is my #1 school, and I’m super pumped about women’s colleges in general (my experience hasn’t been super equitable or fun being a girl in school lol)

I have a 4.0 (my school doesn’t weight) but probably around a 4.5-6 weighted.
Just took SAT! But should be 1480-1540 unless I really screwed up or the curve sucks
5 on AP French test soph year (self-studied)

My AP/IB classes:

IB Math, IB Physics, IB French, AP Calc. IB Lit, IB History, IB Econ year round (IHS student)
Two university French classes at my local U, Fresh/Soph year
Taking a WGS 101 class this year at this same uni

My areas: Drama, music and activism

DRAMA:
-Registered thespian, double lettered, may be triple lettered before apps are due
-Sponsorship coordinator
-Involvement with 7+ shows so far
-5 time qualifier for state competition (with IE’s)
-1 time showcase at state, 1 time finalist for showcase
-Lead in a musical selected to perform at International Thespian Festival
-Playwriting qualifier for state
-Involved in theater since childhood

MUSIC
-Varsity jazz choir
-Local women’s a cappella group
-Involved in local projects frequently

ACTIVISM
-PP student advocate/leader
-Local school board rep for IHS
-Feminist Union pres at my school

OTHER
Most likely NMS (1480 PSAT)
French Immersion
NHS
IB diploma

I honestly just really love and enjoy everything I do outside of school, so I won’t feel too upset if schools don’t want me (and neither should you!) because I believe in and am passionate about what I do. I do a LOT of stuff, and it could look spread on an app, but I enjoy challenging different parts of my brain!

Anyway I did the dumb thing and got very very excited about a specific college. I know it’s often a crapshoot, but I just wanted to get a sense of my chances. Thank y’all!

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Jane-- I used to teach at Wellesley and served on the Board of Admissions for a year(I now help students with their college application essays. I’d say your chances are very strong. One of the most important things schools look for is whether or not a student would be a good fit, and this is especially important with an all-women’s college. Your enthusiasm for Wellesley and your understanding of why it’s a great fit for you should serve you well.

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As a parent whose daughter just got admitted by Wellesley, I say you have all the crucial elements (except one) ready and the chance shall be good. The missing piece is the essay. Start it as early as you can, and believe me, you will have to edit it again and again. This is one lesson I learned through the past application season.

Good luck!

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This is very encouraging. Thank you for your input!