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Applicants to Wellesley for entry in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 are not required to submit SAT or ACT test results with their applications. Our holistic, committee-based application review process gives us the flexibility to evaluate each applicant’s full record within the context of their available resources.
Wellesley College, one of the most prestigious and highly respected institutions of higher education in the country and widely acknowledged as the nation's top college for women, provides its 2,300 students with opportunities that prepare them to realize their own highest ambitions and compete in any setting.
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1. Achieve at least a high GPA while taking the most challenging classes available
While the average GPA for accepted students is not published, Wellesley certainly seeks students with strong academic credentials. Many schools with this level of selectivity use the Academic Index, including metrics like GPA and test scores, to ensure that you meet the minimum standards, before reviewing qualitative factors. You should also take a rigorous curriculum to demonstrate that you’re up to the challenge of Wellesley’s coursework. That means APsor IBs and honors courses if they’re a...
2. Aim for a 1520 SAT and 34 ACT
In light of COVID-19, Wellesley is currently test-optional. However, we recommend taking the test if you can safely, because students who do submit scores are admitted at higher rates than those who don’t. Therefore, it’s a good idea to submit your scores if they are at or above the 25th percentile for admitted students at Wellesley (1350 SAT and 31 ACT).Get recommendations on whether you should apply test-optional using our free Chancing Engine. To improve your SAT/ACT score, check out these...
3. Cultivate at least one or two Tier 1-2 extracurriculars
“Who are you outside of the classroom?” asks Jordan Peterson, assistant director of admission at Wellesley. “Explain all the exciting things you’re involved in! Whether it’s family responsibilities, work, clubs, sports, or volunteer work, be descriptive about the time you spend there and what you contribute. If you simply list ‘Art Club’, we don’t know if that means you paint once a week to relieve stress or advocated for club funding from your school board to found the club. Don’t assume we...
Application Requirements
1. Common Application or Coalition Application 2. Wellesley essay supplement 3. Two teacher recommendations 4. School Report 5. SAT or ACT (currently optional) Optional items (submit only if relevant to your application): 1. Arts, music, or theatre portfolio 2. Athletic supplement
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Wellesley College, one of the most prestigious and highly respected institutions of higher education in the country and widely acknowledged as the nation's top college for women, provides its 2,300 students with opportunities that prepare them to realize their own highest ambitions and compete in any setting.
17 de dez. de 2023 · Applying to Wellesley College requires organization, preparation, and attention to detail. This step-by-step guide will navigate you through the process, from initial preparations to the anticipation of results, broken down into five key phases. 1. Preparation.
Wellesley is easy to reach and (in case we haven't mentioned it yet) easy to love. Our 500-acre campus includes our Science Complex, the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, the Davis Museum, buildings of sublime Gothic majesty, buildings of sublime postmodernity, a lake with actual sailboats, narrow stone stairways, handsome playing fields, expansive lawns, and an observatory which, at ...
