<p>Early evaluation has a later deadline than early decision for most schools, and the result of EE is not an admissions decision. You’ll get a letter stating whether your chances in the regular admissions process are likely, possible, or unlikely. So, it’s non-binding and does not prevent you from applying ED at other institutions.</p>
<p>It’s very difficult to answer your original question. Most of the students at the school are brand new to the college experience and don’t have many preconceived notions of what college is “supposed” to be like, excepting the images they see in media and perhaps experiences with older siblings. In retrospect, I would say that Wellesley, as a women’s college, felt liberating. No one questions your abilities, interests, or choices based on your gender–and that will happen on a subtle (or blatant) level for pretty much the rest of your life. Being at a women’s college is a wonderful opportunity to test your true strengths and weaknesses.</p>
<p>Unless you decide never to spend any time on campus, you will make a lot of friends with your fellow students. It’s a small, tightly knit community that thrives on both real and virtual communication, so it’s hard not to meet people and develop relationships with them.</p>