Urgent Question for John Wesley

madjoy
Mon, 03 Apr 2006 21:07:50 +0000

My personal advice would be #1. A letter about how Wesleyan fits you academically won’t help you that much at this point; it’s something to include, but you should explain why the whole package is PERFECT, and especially for YOU. I feel like at this point, it’s better to seem desperate than not interested, so I’d err to that side, though try not to get annoying about it… it’s really a fine line No harm in following up saying you went to Wesfest and (if it’s true) (which it should be since wesleyan is amazing) that it’s even more perfect than you’d previously realized.

One thing that might but might not make you feel better… last year, there was a girl who was really active in the Wesleyan LJ community and was ridiculously awesome and bonded with us… and we met up with her in real life and everything… she was fantastic and the most “Wesleyan” a person could be. And then she found out she got rejected. Not waitlisted, rejected. She was crushed, and so were all of us. Then she went to her state school (Maine) and now she’s found her group and she’s actually having an incredible time. I’m still sad, because I miss her, but while Wes is amazing… you’d probably survive at other schools as well. Plus, there’s always the opportunity for transferring! (Wes accepts plenty of transfers!)

Good luck!! You sound cool, I’m rooting for you.