<p>maddawgcello, approximately 40% of the class is made up of ED applicants, meaning that a good chunk of students had Wesleyan as their first choice. The claim that a top LAC is bitter about not being an ivy is a little far-fetched (a lot far-fetched).</p>
<p>I can’t speak to the drinking culture since I am not yet enrolled, but as for J Crew - ness, I have to wonder if we’re talking about the same school. If anything, Wesleyan is known for students wearing “hipster” clothes and promoting counterculture, certainly not for flaunting preppy attributes and harboring a “sense of elite-ness.” (This too is a generalization, as Wesleyan students span a broad range of clothing preferences and lifestyle choices.) No idea about the Macs, but would that really be such an issue?</p>
<p>As for the BA/MA, I am unsure of reputability but can say that Wesleyan is known to have strong science programs and great research opportunities. Tuition for the 5th year (Masters) is waived, so the program is a good opportunity to consider.</p>