<p>so is the pre-application what the common app says for "supplement"... no extra essays or anything?? i feel like that's way too easy..</p>
<p>Nope, that's it :D</p>
<p>Good luck! :)</p>
<p>fishie, that's why Wesleyan's so brilliant. The Admissions Committee can tell from your personal statement whether you should go here.</p>
<p>is an interview required?</p>
<p>Nope. An interview isn't required. I didn't even have one. Come to think of it, I wonder why I got into Wes, despite the fact that I didn't even have an interview.</p>
<p>Seriously, if there aren't any additional essays, what's on that supplement?</p>
<p>I'm not applying this year, just curious ;)</p>
<p>for the personal statement-- i'm wondering what is appropriate to write about-starting a recycling program at my school (even though it is law in CT since 1991), interning with a 'green' architect last summer, my family/travels in italy... or should it be more of a creative essay focusing more on the writing than the actual subject- or both?
thanks</p>
<p>tetrisfan- the preapplication is just like logistical personal information name, etc., supplements are only if you want to show a portfolio to the art department or a recording to the music department. and yes, it's awesome that there aren't any extra essays.</p>
<p>jamaicanmelaugh, it's awesome that there aren't any extra essays, but then again, the Admissions Committee will place a lot of emphasis on your essay, your interview, your high school curriculum, your overall academic experience, your extracurriculars, your talents, your personality, etc. So make your essay creative, cohesive, powerful, sensory-rich, personal/true to your roots, and superb. If you blow Admissions away with a great essay and a great interview, alongside great test scores and academic/extracurricular endeavors, you have a shot, as you would at any other institution.</p>
<p>jamaicanmelaugh - you have some time. I might try writing out two or three of your favourite ideas (whatever strikes you as something that gets to the essence of who you are), and then giving them to a couple of friends / your English teacher and seeing which ones they seem to like the best. I think that starting a recycling program at your school shows great leadership and initiative - but the trick is writing it well, so that you (and not just your achievements) shine through. Similarly, travels in Italy are exciting and fun, but not exactly an impressive achievement - but if you can write a beautiful essay about it, then that's more important :D So try writing them and see what comes out the best :)</p>
<p>i'm wondering if a lot of people who go on this thread are thinking about applying ed?</p>
<p>thanks guys
wila- personally i'm thinking ED II, but i think a lot of people are doing ED</p>
<p>idk about most, wila, but i'm doing regular decision because i cant make up my mind definitely... esh i wish i could so i could get this whole thing over with..</p>
<p>Applying ED is a huge commitment, but it's great if you're serious about getting into a Little Ivy. Seriously, I'm surprised that I didn't apply here ED. This school is fantastic! By the way, you should definitely give your essay to your English Teacher/Guidance Counselor/College Counselor for comments, but you should NEVER allow any of the above to change your natural voice.</p>
<p>so i'm working on my essay... which has been cut down from about 1500 words to 800 and i KNOW that is still kind of long... but it's just so hard to write a 500 word personal essay! i'm wondering how picky wesleyan is about this essay limit thing. i mean it doesnt really say anywhere that 500 is the limit.....</p>
<p>just asking the forum--</p>
<p>there is no definite limit on the essay right? it just shouldn't be too long or short?</p>
<p>jyi, I don't think that there's necessarily a definite limit on the essay, though you might wanna shorten it to be concise, rather than wordy.</p>
<p>Do you know why Wes doesn't accept a DVD from theatre students? Would they look at any creative writing samples? My son is applying ED and is a theatre major and playwright. is there anything he can submit?</p>
<p>Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like Wesleyan accepts Theatre/Drama submissions or Creative Writing samples. I do, however, remember that one of my classmates, who is very interested in musical theatre, sent in an audio CD that showcased his vocal talents through beautiful show tunes.</p>
<p>Does anyone feel up to helping me format my resume in a clean/ proper way? I feel like I am going to bore admissions just throwing everything at them with a huge list [if that makes any sense] even though my extracurriculars and awards and such really aren't boring. Basically I'd like some help in how to put personality into the resume..which is essentially just a list.</p>
<p>anyone who thinks they could help or who knows about resumes, please pm me with your email address and i'd love to send my working resume for ideas to improve formatting or wording!</p>
<p>thanks in advance</p>