<p>Thanks, ligers. Hopefully it’ll pull me through. I don’t have the strongest GPA…</p>
<p>Hey, have all of you guys submitted your application yet? (Except for shay33, I read you have! :)) I am still working on the supplements and I do have a lot of points but they are all getting sort of scattered. Should I focus more on one/two things that I really liked (loved!), or try to fit in all the things that made me choose Wellesley?</p>
<p>Hi buzzybee : )
Hmm, I think either way is fine. As long as you’re genuine I don’t feel like one way or the other would hurt you. Of course, if you talk about everything you liked you run the risk of things getting scattered, as you mentioned. You don’t want to simply name-drop clubs and activities without any support or reasoning behind it. My essay was on the “fit all the things i love about Wellesley” side, while I know that Sinfused picked a few activities she wanted to be involved in and went in depth.
Since you seem to have a lot to say about a lot of aspects, why don’t you just keep writing and cut down at the end? That’s what I did-- it kind of comes together without you realizing! haha.
Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanx shay33, “genuine” thats the word (and thought)! I think I will do as you said, write it all first and then get down to cutting and picking out. Thanx! Will have to ask people here to read again then! :)</p>
<p>If you have a lot of things to say, I would look for some sort of grouping. For example, my daughter stated something to the effect that she was sure she could develop academically, socially and artistically at Wellesley, and then she went on to elaborate how this was true, with examples from her life. She also used the natural division between the first and the second paragraph to divide up things that were more about her personally and things that had more to do with the school in general. I hope I’m making sense…Anyway, there’s no reason it should sound jumbled just because it’s rich in ideas and detail. You just need to think of how to make it sound tight and unified.</p>
<p>By the way, my daughter got in.</p>
<p>I am kind of stuck on this essay now. I don’t know how to make it “creative”. Should I just write about why I want to go to Wellesley or does it have to be creative like a commonapp essay?</p>
<p>Hi, Putturani. My daughter explained all her reasons for wanting to go to Wellesley with no embellishments whatsoever. She did let her enthusiasm shine through, however, since she truly thinks Wellesley is the perfect learning and living community for her.</p>
<p>In my opinion, the key is to clearly relate your statement to your past and present life, your passions, preferences, and goals for the future. For example, if you are excited about Wellesley’s small class sizes, you might mention that where you go now does NOT have small classes and that you wish it did because you know you would blossom in a more personalized environment OR that where you go to school has small classes and that you’ve found that it’s the ideal environment for you. If there’s an extracurricular activity offered at Wellesley which you participated in at some point growing up and that you’d like to get back into, you could mention it. If Wellesley has a unique approach to your intended major, you could explain why it is so appealing to you.</p>
<p>I think they just want to make sure the school really is a good fit for you and vice versa. This is not a test of your creative writing skills. Also, you do not have to include each and every one of your reasons. They’re only asking for two paragraphs. </p>
<p>I’m sure you’ll do fine. Don’t agonize! The people who will be reading it are sincerely interested in you and your reasons for applying. If it helps, you can imagine you’re writing this for your parents or for a good friend. Let the real you be heard.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for your help marama. But it’s so hard! I keep on thinking that I have to write things which are “unique” to Wellesley. But if you look at it on paper, the reasons I like Wellesley seem to fit other liberal arts colleges but I had a good gut feeling about Wellesley. Argh…does it have to be really original or can I just tell the truth and say I am applying to the college because it’s got great academics, friendly, accessible people and it’s good for my future plans? (better worded of course)</p>
<p>I wouldn’t be afraid to mention the generic things. You might even like to begin with your statement above: “If you look at it on paper, the reasons I like Wellesley might seem to fit other liberal arts colleges, but there are some things which set it apart.” At this point, you can begin citing specifics, such as the fact that Wellesley being a WOMEN’S liberal arts college favorably changes the dynamics in the classroom, in student government, or whatever it is you happen to be interested in: “Since Wellesley is a women’s college, I, as a woman, will feel much more confident about seeking leadership positions in student government. At my high school the class president is almost always male.” </p>
<p>What were your main extracurriculars throughout high school and what organizations are you planning to join at Wellesley to continue these preferred activities? Look up and mention the names of these on-campus groups with a brief comment about your past and/or future involvement. Do the paid internship opportunities excite you? Mention the kind of internship you are looking forward to doing. What majors or specific classes are you thinking of doing? Look at the web pages specific to these areas and note down whatever catches your eye. For example, if you are into science, you can talk about all the hours you want to spend in the labs and classrooms of the Science Center and how excited you are about participating in the summer science research program. If your interest is piqued by a class on medieval history, one on Middle Eastern archeology and one on supply-side economics, say so. </p>
<p>Maybe the answer to your writer’s block would be for you to STOP trying to write the statement for now and to spend some time reading and taking notes from the website. Also, brainstorm and take notes about what you THINK AND FEEL about what’s on the website, and make general notes about yourself as a person and a student which you can later incorporate into your essay. Can you remember any interesting moments from your interview? Make notes about it. Have you corresponded or spoken with any alumnae and did anything they say move you in any way? Ditto. Have you watched any You Tube videos about Wellesley, and did they make an impression on you? Ditto. Are there any photos on the website that stimulate your imagination? Ditto.</p>
<p>When my daughter complains of not knowing what to write, it is almost always because she hasn’t brainstormed and researched enough. If you want to take a couple of hours to gather new material and then send me your rough draft, I’m happy to give you my feedback. If you prefer to forward me your notes to comment on first, I’m also happy to do that.</p>
<p>Hi, would anybody be willing to read my supplement essay? 
I know I’m pushing the deadline. Haha</p>
<p>Sure, micahbobicah! I can read it–just pm it to me.</p>
<p>I sent it! Thank you so much!</p>
<p>I’m willing, micahbobicah. Shoot it over if you like.</p>
<p>hi! are you still there? i know its been a long tim, but I’m also EDing Wellesley! Can you help?</p>