What are decisions based on?

EconPop
Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:31:02 +0000

TLZT:

how decisions are actually made

As you alluded to, highly rejective schools like Wesleyan receive many times more qualified applicants than they have freshman spots available. These schools end up rejecting hundreds (and even thousands, or in some cases tens of thousands) of students who are very qualified for admittance. In the end, it’s a numbers game, kind of like musical chairs. If you find yourself not offered admission, it doesn’t indicate you did any specific thing wrong. It often simply indicates the (bad) luck of the draw.

Apply to all the highly rejective universities you deem a fit for you. Just remember to also apply to less rejective universities that appeal to you, so you are more or less guaranteed to have a seat somewhere next August.

Good luck!