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What should Wesleyan's Rank Actually be in US News

Hey all, I know that US News has unfair ranking methodologies and gives schools like Wesleyan ranks way lower than what it deserves. So I was wondering what Wesleyans rank is realistically, or what...

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Early Decision 1 Application says Awaiting Midyear report

Hi! My ED application says that it is "awaiting a midyear report", but right next to that, it says "ED 2 and Regular". I submitted my first quarter grades; does that mean my application is complete?...

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No Interview

I requested an interview from Wesleyan at the end of October. The deadline to request one was in December, but I wanted to wait until I got my EA results to submit my application. I received an email a...

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New Twist On The "Fat Envelope"

Congratulations, Asja! [at about the 2:00 mark]:...

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Why Wesleyan

Hello Everybody, I got denied ED1 from Bowdoin last week and was immensely disappointed. I loved everything about that school and it felt like home, none the less I am moving on and am very closing to...

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715 EDI Applicants for Class of 2022

Second highest number since last year's record; 38% admit rate for just over half the available seats:...

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What are my chances for Wesleyan?

Applying as a white, Jewish, female living in North Carolina. GPA (unweighted) - 4.0 (weighted) 4.84 Headmaster’s List (high honor roll) grades 9,10,11 SATs (June ’17): Math 780, Reading 750, Composite...

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718 EDI Applicants for Class of 2022

Second highest number since last year's record; 38% admit rate for just over half the available seats:...

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Hamilton Prize Application Confusion

Hello Everyone! I'm trying to submit an application for the Hamilton Prize (long shot, but why not try? :D) and I am a little confused. Do I upload my pdf file on the attachments page or the Portfolio...

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Applying without 4 years language nor calculus

My d18 applied rd. We live in the south and haven’t visited. I was looking at Wesleyan admission info and it says they expect students to have taken four years of foreign language and math thru...

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Chance me at Wesleyan (w/out test scores)

My problem is that, despite being a pretty strong student, I've had immense trouble with standardized tests. I don't know why... I just can't focus on the SAT/ACT. I just can't score well. I'm trying...

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Why Wesleyan was ranked in 21st for 2 years in US News?

As one of the "Little Three", why Wesleyan's ranking has gradually declined in US News ranking, while Williams and Amherst are consistently ranked first and second. Although I know it's not appropriate...

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Wes ED2

Hey everyone, haven't seen a thread for ED2 yet so thought I would make one. I applied ED2 and can't wait to hear back. Was wondering if anyone heard when decisions were coming out this year or any...

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Chemistry and Pre med at Wesleyan University?

I have recently been looking into Wesleyan University. I was wondering how strong their Chemistry department is and also how their pre med advising is. I have heard that over 90% of students get...

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Wesleyan sets new application # record yet again

As per President Roth's blog, the number of applications this admission cycle was 12,673, the third year in a row with >12,000 applications and slightly higher than last year. As last year's...

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Kiplinger's Best Value List 2018

Wesleyan comes in at #21 - that's among all colleges and universities. Not bad for a college that is often bad-mouthed for its "tiny" billion dollar endowment. It's number ten among LACs:...

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waitlisted (not deferred) ED and nervous

hi! I was waitlisted and not deferred from Wesleyan early decision 1. Wes is still my absolute dream school, and I have no idea what this means and what I should do from here? Does anyone have any idea...

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The Wesleyan Media Project

The WMP, one of Wesleyan’s most behind-the-scenes academic ventures, continues to exert influence on Washington, D.C. in a big way. The Project, in its eighth year of existence under the leadership of...

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Chances at Wesleyan?

I am a junior in high school, here are my stats. Wesleyan is my dream school. Academics: Goal is to major in comp sci and government and minor in film. GPA (UW): 3.6 freshman year, 3.7 sophomore year,...

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Chance Me

Hi Guys! I was going to apply ED in the fall but decided against it because I wasn't sure yet. I applied RD and was wondering about my chances! Here's my info: GPA: Freshman year-3.6, Sophomore...

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