Am I on track for Wesleyan University?

johnwesley
Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:55:45 +0000

That’s an interesting turn of phrase in your question, the idea of a “track” that guarantees admission to Wesleyan (or, the dozen other school forums you’ve posted to.) I think all you can do is highlight your strengths and try to tie them together somehow in a way tht makes sense to the adcom.

I can see that the potential is there for a solid leadership position on either a sports team or, perhaps, in student government. Wesleyan (and virtually every other NESCAC school) loves team captains and student body presidents. If you’re recruitable, that’s an even bigger plus. Also, student newspaper editor-in-chiefs. Only you can choose where to narrow your focus. Just be aware that Wesleyan is more interested in the quality of your extracurricular experience, not the quantity.

P.S.: The Navy angle looks interesting, but, right now it reads more as a way of getting a good law school education than anything else. Is there more of a story there? Do you come from a military family?