I’ve taken 3 classes two semesters and it was totally fine. On the other side of the spectrum, I know one person with special circumstances who took 6 one semester but yeah, typically it’s 5.
What is the dating scene like? Are there a lot of girls who date guys from Harvard or MIT?
What is the vibe? Are students competitive with each other academically or are they supportive of each other? Do they compete with each other and watch each other’s grades? Do they try to outperform their classmates? My D is now a junior, we have visited Wellesley once and are headed back for Junior Open Campus at the end of April. We are looking for a bright, intellectually stimulating but non-competitive environment.
Hey girls~ I got accepted to Wellesley for Fall 2015 and am soo soo excited! 
As of right now, Wellesley is one of my top choices, but am waiting to hear back about updated FA offer …so hoping for the best! I am an IB student from the US Virgin Islands and I have a few questions about life at Wellesley…
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If you’re aware of the plans of seniors or upperclasswomen (lol) at Wellesley, would you shed some light on this? Are more Wellesley students going on to grad school or entering the workforce after graduating?
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Study Abroad opportunities? How many students, approximately, participate in a Study Abroad Program while at Wellesley?
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I recently read on another thread that some of the freshman dorms are super small- (room that used to be Doubles are now Singles) … Is this true?
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How important is community service and volunteerism to most Wellesley students?
Thank you in advance to anyone who takes the time to answer my questions
also, one last question… I often read that Wellesley has a very tight knit community, which I really like the idea of are there unique traditions or experiences that foster Wellesley’s sense of community?
i hope i don’t come off as desperate or anything, but how prevalent is the boyfriend scene at wellesley? are they normally from other schools in the boston area? sorry, i’ve just had fantasies about having a boyfriend in college not going to lie ahaha. i’m really hoping some miracle occurs and i get admitted because wellesley sounds absolutely wonderful (i’m waitlisted right now :/)
Apologies for adding to the load but I have a few questions as well! What is SBOG? My D has mentioned it and I want to know what it is and what is expected of participants (time, energy, etc.) Also about how many girl apply to be part of societies? I’ve read that 5-7 get in, but from how many girls (typically) to begin with? I also understand that there are dues- does anyone know about how much they are? I know they vary from society to society but any bit of information would be appreciated.
Can students keep a car on campus? How about Freshmen? How about a scooter?
How is the vegan food? I believe there is a vegan bar in one of the cafeterias–which one, and would they take consideration of this when placing my daughter in a dorm?
Are there very many women from Massachusetts?
How far a walk is the T from the campus, and would it be safe to walk back from the T at night?
Do you know anything about any of the dance groups? Are they active and well organized?
@redpoodles First-years are not allowed to park their cars on campus, but upperclassmen can do so in designated lots. A scooter should be fine provided she can secure it to a bike rack.
The vegan food is great. They always have vegan options no matter the dorm. We actually just reached the semi-final round for PETA’s “most vegan-friendly campuses in the country” competition. There is one cafeteria that is vegetarian and Kosher - which is Pomeroy. They probably won’t take this into consideration because the housing questionnaire only consists of a couple of questions.
I’m not sure of the statistics but the students here are VERY diverse. I have met a lot of people who live nearby, but it’s not something that has stood out to me.
The T is around a 15-min. walk from campus if you live on East side. A little further if you are on West side (which is where Pomeroy is located). The town of Wellesley is very safe and the T is right off of the main road. Based on my experience, it would be perfectly fine walking back at night.
I don’t know much about the dance groups, so I’ll leave that for someone else to answer.
@tufty101 The vibe on campus is not overly-competitive at all. Most of us are intrinsically motivated and don’t worry about how other people are doing. I have yet to interact with someone who doesn’t want to help me for her own advantage. No one is going to look over your shoulder at your test scores. We are all competitive people, but understand that we are all working towards our own goals.
Wellesley is definitely intense, but the amount of support shown by your peers and faculty is amazing.
I hope you enjoy your time during Junior Open Campus!
can anyone comment on social life? i seem to have the impression that there really isn’t any on campus partying and that there isn’t a prominent drinking culture. also, is the student body generally pretty preppy? it seemed pretty buttoned up when i came to visit and not a very relaxed vibe.
how prevalent is the boyfriend scene at wellesley? are they normally from other schools in the boston area? harvard and mit like the rumors go? sorry 
having a boyfriend in college is just something i would be interested in…
Can students have microfridges? Are they available to rent?
@latinlass Yes, but they aren’t available to rent. You can pick one up for cheap though from students who are selling theirs.
@CeenCat thank you!! Does anyone know which campus jobs are considered the best and which are considered the worst, and why?
Does Wellesley look at legacies? My older sister goes here and I would be applying to Wellesley this fall.
Just wondering if the fact that my sister goes here will boost my chances of being accepted.
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/womens-colleges/1759619-smith-vs-mount-holyoke-vs-wellesley-campus-vibe.html#latest could someone answer my questions? It would be so SO appreciated
@littlemissbang my sister goes to Wellesley and she says that most of her friends have boyfriends (or, as one of them has, a fiancé) who go to different colleges and universities in the area. Babson, Boston College, Northeastern, etc. You’ll have to look in other places than campus (obviously) but in the town of Wellesley, there are many shops and parks and places to find boys. When you go off campus you may find someone but the chances are still pretty slim due to the all-women aspect of the college. You’ll have to broaden your horizons, but it’s not impossible.
EDIT: yes, my sister goes to parties hosted by Harvard and MIT students, plenty of men there
@littlemissbang Since you asked twice about the boyfriend scene at Wellesley, I feel compelled to respond. The social scene here is NOTHING like a “typical” co-ed college experience. If you want to meet guys, you will have to venture off campus – into Boston. Or do online dating. No offense to @helpimsoconfused but the majority of the people I see in the ville are SAHMs.
@collegearc19 There is not much partying on campus. There are some preppy students here, but not an overwhelming majority. Student body is quite diverse.
As @ceencat says, “Wellesley is definitely intense.” I agree with her comment that faculty is supportive, but have not experienced much collaboration with my classmates, unless we are required to work as a group.
@dancingtocollege asked about this in another thread. Some Wellesley students think it is quite intense here, while others do not. I think it is a matter of your individual ability to handle stress, as well as your previous academic experience. Coming from a better-than-average HS that had a very traditional mix of students, I find the overall mood here to be very competitive and stressful. However, many Wellesley students previously attended super-competitive magnet schools, prep-schools, private schools and many are from countries where intense academic competition is the norm. Some have even attended cram schools to help them get here. These students will tell you that the pressure here isn’t too bad.
In my opinion, the atmosphere here is much less social and more intense than a “typical” US co-ed college. You just need to decide if it’s right for you.
Is there any current student who had been off the waitlist from Wellesley? ANYONE?