<p>Oh, my goodness, I most certainly did misunderstand you, but not in the way you think!!! For some reason I thought you were a woman who had transitioned to being male. That’s why I was asking you what made you want to study in an all-female environment. In your case, of course it is clear why you are seeking to enroll in a women’s college. Furthermore, I can’t see any reason for Wellesley to think of denying you admission based on gender. As you say, the exact characteristics of your anatomy are irrelevant; it’s one’s personal identification as female that’s important. </p>
<p>It was because I thought you had transitioned from female to male that I was asking about your general appearance. In San Francisco, where I live, there are so many variations on this theme that I never take anything for granted. I have an acquaintance, for example, who is quite busty but also sports a thick, dark beard. She uses the prefix Ms., but dresses in male clothing. I’m not entirely sure what her future gender identification will be, but I believe she is transitioning from female to male. While her situation is, obviously, completely different from yours, I’m bringing it up so you’ll understand what was in my mind when I asked you about your appearance. </p>
<p>In any case, I’m not surprised you took offense at what you thought I was saying. Sorry for any upset I may have caused you to feel, and best of luck on your acceptance to Wellesley. You have just as much of a right to be there as anyone else.</p>