Admissions Decisions....

Colleges & Universities Wesleyan University
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<p>Colleges usually use FedEx or DHL for internationals…I’m not sure how that works out time wise.</p>

<p>Mongolia? Wow. :)</p>

<p>I really liked the way Wesleyan organized their stuff. Very neat. Nice presentation. And they gave me a sticker. Bonus points for that.</p>

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<p>EDITED! 10 chars</p>

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<p>haha yeah, the sticker was great :)</p>

<p>I’m international and my package was sent via FedEx</p>

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<p>Accepted</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<pre><code>* SAT: 2190

  • SAT II: Math IIC: 760, Bio: 740
  • GPA: 3.8 UW
  • Rank: School doesnt rank
  • Other Tests: 5’s on AP Bio and AP Calc BC, 4’s on AP Eng and AP US History
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<p>Subjective</p>

<pre><code>* Essays: I thought it was pretty good–

  • Teacher Recs: I think they were also pretty good (one of my teachers never sent mine in, so I asked a senior year english teacher who was completely new–i think it was the first rec she had ever written…hahah)
  • Counselor Rec: decent
  • Supplementary Material: none
  • Interview: too far!
  • Hook(recruited athlete, legacy, Nobel Prize): I dont think Im too special–nothing too outstanding, but I did go on a leadership training camp to Beijing and Hong Kong for two weeks to volunteer at an orphanage and work is Chinese Students.
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<p>Personal</p>

<pre><code>* Location: CA

  • High School Type: large public school
  • Ethnicity: Asian
  • Gender: F
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<p>Other</p>

<pre><code>* Extracurriculars: Hope Can Cure Cancer Club Officer of 4 years, Arcadia Red Cross Youth Corps Officer of 4 years, Spanish Club Officer of 3 years, Project Ascent Club of 2 years

  • Awards: NOTHING
  • Advice? Commiserations? Feel like bragging?: I want to go to Wes, I dont know if I am ready for such a huge change.
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<p>Would it be weird to put the Wes Sticker on my car–even if I decided not to go there?</p>

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<p>i would wait until you decide</p>

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<p>I agree. Although my mom really wants to steal my sticker and put it on her car. People are going to think she has like 12 kids if she puts a sticker on her car for every school that accepts my sis and me.</p>

<p>A dozen very brilliant children. (My sis is going to Harvard grad)</p>

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<p>Accepted</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<pre><code>* SAT: 780 Verbal, 690 Math, 720 Writing (2190)

  • SAT II: 800 Literature, 750 US History, 720 Physics, 720 Math IIC
  • ACT: n/a
  • GPA: unsure…95
  • Rank: school doesn’t rank
  • Other Tests (AMC, AP, IB): European History [5], US History [5], US Government, Comp Government, Spanish Language [4], Spanish Literature, English Language[5], English Literature, AB Calculus
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<p>Subjective</p>

<pre><code>* Essays: Common app essay was one of the best pieces I’ve written and I’m proud of it.

  • Teacher Recs: Didn’t read, but one was definitely amazing and one was probably good
  • Counselor Rec: Didn’t read, but I have a very close relationship with both my guidance and college counselors, and it would be glowing
  • Supplementary Material: I sent them a CD [violin]
  • Hook(recruited athlete, legacy, Nobel Prize): focus on law throughout the years, 10 years of violin/fencing, mother died of cancer, well-roundedness
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<p>Personal</p>

<pre><code>* Location: NYC

  • High School Type: Public
  • Ethnicity: white
  • Gender: female
  • Applied for Financial Aid: Yes
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<p>Other</p>

<pre><code>* Extracurriculars: Fencing Team [co-captain/starter/member], Orchestra, newspaper staff, Honor Society Committee, latin dance, JSA, after-school law program, Model UN, study abroad program to Spain, summer law class in DC

  • Awards: National Merit Scholarship, National Honor Society, Questbridge Finalist, New York Times Scholarship Finalist, Spanish Honor Society, AP Scholar with Honor
  • Advice? Commiserations? Feel like bragging?:
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<p>Congratulations to everyone admitted and good luck to everyone else!</p>

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<p>Accepted</p>

<p>SAT: 750 CR, 760 M, 770 W (2280 total)
SAT II’s: 710 Chem, 740 Math II, 790 World History
GPA: 3.85 UW
Rank: School doesn’t rank</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: Lots of theatre, mock trial, co-founded improv troupe at school, lots of violin and pit orchestra
National Merit Finalist</p>

<p>Location: MD
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: Male
Applied for Financial Aid: No</p>

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<p>Daughter WAITLISTED</p>

<p>SAT: 760 CR, 680 M
SAT II’s: 770 USH, 740 BIO-M, 730 CHEM
GPA: 3.96 UW
Rank: 10 out of 170</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: Lots of theatre (school and community), President of environmental club, band (clarinet, sax & keyboard), varisty tennis</p>

<p>Location: NY
School Type: Public, small rural/suburban
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: Female
Applied for Financial Aid: Yes</p>

<p>Visiting Wesleyan changed my daughter’s entire approach to the college search & selection process. She fell in love with the idea of the liberal arts college and dropped all of the research universities off her list. She’ll accept the offer to go on the waitlist and, whatever happens, she’s got some great choices that will meet her needs.</p>

<p>Congratulations to those who were admitted.</p>

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<p>Got in!!! I’m a Korean:) I have some other schools to consider, but no doubt Wes is on my top list!!</p>

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<p>Just one thing to say. I am accepted with a 1960 SATI score!</p>

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<p>I hadn’t gotten a letter yet but just checked my email. I got a message titled “Come Celebrate Your Admission to Wesleyan!” So I guess I got accepted? I am so happy, it’s my first choice. aaaaaaahhh</p>

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<p>^^^ You are accepted. Although I received my acceptance e-mail, I still hadn’t received actual package. I got it just now, and I am offered a scholarship of $51000. I must be dreaming!!!</p>

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<p>Wesleyan must be really generous school. International students please tell us how much FA you are offered. </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Does Weseyan give meirt scholarships or just financial aid?</p>

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<p>just financial aid…</p>

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<p>my s received merit aid – 22K</p>

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<p>wesleyan attracts a lot of top caliber students who want a more personal liberal arts college experience rather than a larger ivy or big university - I talked to several kids who chose Wes over an ivy - some becuase they received good FA. I think can make a difference for some people.</p>

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<p>“my s received merit aid – 22K”</p>

<p>Ok, I’ll bite. I’ve never heard of merit aid from Wesleyan. Does the letter SAY that it was a merit award?</p>