What are my chances at Wellesley?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wellesley College
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<p>I visited Wellesley and interogated as many students as I could find. There were happy women everywhere! I'm in love with the school and it's one of my top choices.</p>

<p>Is it a match/reach/uber reach for me?</p>

<p>I was home schooled untill the middle of 9th grade, but my mum passed away and I started at the top public high in my state (NJ) in December of 9th grade. The grades from freshman year are from December-June.</p>

<p>When I was twelve I took:
Mat. 101 -A
Mat. 102- A
Mat. 141 -A
At the local community college</p>

<p>9th Grade:
World History: B
Honors English: B
Algebra I: A
French 4 Honors: C
Astronomy: B
Integrated Computer Applications: A
Gym: A
Health :A</p>

<p>10th Grade:
American History Honors: A
LAII Honors: A
Adv. Alg. 2:A
Bio. Honors: B
AP French: B
Ceramics: A
Sculpture: A
Gym: A
Health: A</p>

<p>11th
AP Language
AP US History
Precalc
Honors Physics
Honors Shakespeare(sem.)
Honors Politics and Govt. in Literature(sem.)
Honors Search for self in literature(sem.)
Forensics (sem.)</p>

<p>I have taken the following at Rider University (to supplement HS credit for early graduation)</p>

<p>POL101- Intro to American Politics -A
POL102- Understanding politics -A
World History since 1500 A
Radio & TV communication A</p>

<p>SATIIs:
Literature-800
French with listening - 620</p>

<p>APs
French- 4</p>

<p>PSAT:
Writing: 72
Reading Comp: 77
Mat: 70</p>

<p>ECs:
Mercer County Teenage Republican Vice Chair (Really active, on event staff for the Mrs. Bush visit to NJ & Dick Cheney's visit to NJ. At the RNC youth convention in NY. Counter protesting work...etc)
300+ hours on local congressional campaign
Volunteering for state assemblymen and gubenatorial campaigns.
Debate Team
FBLA
PADI Junior Scuba Diver
NJ Knit For a Cause President
Planned Parenthood Volunteer
Personal Recreational Rock Climbing
Work:
Rock Climbing Instructor (3 years/ 15 hours a week)
Veterinary Technician (3 years/20 hours a week)</p>

<p>My essay is GREAT. Recs will also be SUPER.</p>

<p>GREATEST THANKS TO ANYONE WHO RESPONDS!</p>

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<p>Your stats seem pretty fabulous. But keep in mind that Wellesley, although outwardly conservative, tends to have a very liberal vibe inside.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much! Does anyone else have any suggestions of more conservative LACs that would be matches for me?
Thanks!</p>

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<p>Davidson, maybe? </p>

<p>Bear in mind that just because a school has a liberal vibe doesn't mean that a moderately conservative person will hate it. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I recommend you check out/contact Wellesley College Republicans ( <a href="http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/gop/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/gop/&lt;/a> ) before you dismiss Wellesley as too liberal. Though they aren't in the majority, there are many conservative students here, including students who would be too conservative to volunteer at Planned Parenthood. But as far as conservative liberal arts colleges go, maybe check out Washington and Lee or Wake Forest. :)</p>

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<p>I think your chances are good, but you might also want to look at Smith, Vassar, Wesleyan, Trinity College, Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Wheaton and Mount Holyoke.</p>