Chance me for Wellesley through QuestBridge?

korsola
Thu, 02 Oct 2014 04:08:15 +0000

I’m applying to Wellesley through QuestBridge, and I’m really hoping to get in-- it’s been my dream school for years. If anyone could offer opinions/chance me, I would be grateful!

GPA: 3.9 (4.2 weighted)
SAT: 1870 composite (retaking later this month)
SATII: 760 US History, 740 World History, 650 Biology M
ACT: not taking
APs: World History (5), Lang/Comp (5), US History (5), Biology (4), American Government, Comparative Government, Lit/Comp, Physics 1, Calculus AB (AP Scholar with Honors as of last year)

I’m the daughter of a Japanese immigrant, and my parents are divorced (my father was alcoholic and is now homeless; we’ve had lots of financial trouble because he doesn’t provide child support). I have a strong interest in my Japanese heritage, and have taken Japanese courses even though classes are not offered at my school.

I’ve been involved with music for over 8 years, in school and in the community. I’ve been section leader in my jazz band and concert band, as well as drum major in marching band. I also volunteer with our local philharmonic orchestra, and have been in several honor ensembles.
Don’t really have much leadership other than music, but I do have more volunteer work in the community.

I know Wellesley is definitely a reach for me, and I don’t really think I can get in…But does anyone have some tips/suggestions to boost my chances of being accepted? Many thanks!