Early Evaluation (EE) decisions were released earlier this week on the MyWellesley web portal. As a former EE applicant to Wellesley, I thought it would be a good idea to share with this year’s EE applicants my perspective on three solutions to the three decisions they may have received earlier this week. I came up with the following list: *Please keep in mind that I am giving my perspective and thoughts on how to approach each situation.
Likely: I think this decision means that you are considered one of this year’s top applicants to Wellesley. You are likely to be admitted to Wellesley HOWEVER you were not yet admitted to Wellesley. Official decisions from the Board of Admission will be released in mid- to late March. Until then, you should maintain your good work ethic, continue to impress your teachers and school administrators, and keep being an asset to your school and community. Do not let senioritis get to you because it’s a real thing that should be fought and defeated (and yes, I’m speaking from experience..)
Possible: I think this decision means that while the Board of Admission believes you are a good candidate, some members of the Board have reservations about parts of your application or perhaps your fit for Wellesley. You may or may not be admitted to Wellesley in March. Before then, members of the Board will monitor your situation and review your application a second time. As such, you should maintain your good work ethic, continue to impress your teachers and school administrators, and keep being an asset to your school and community. Don’t forget to update the Board of any changes to your application or situation – especially if you notice that you made a mistake in your application, get a new or better grade in a subject, or win an award or competition. You should also let the Board know if you wish to withdraw your application to Wellesley. Above all, stay positive because there are students at Wellesley who were given a “possible” EE decision.
Unlikely: I think this decision means that while the Board of Admission believes you are a good candidate and would be a great addition to a college or university campus, Wellesley may not be the best fit for you. Based on the strength of this year’s pool of applicants to Wellesley (well over 4,000 applicants) you are unlikely to be admitted in March. In this case, I advise you to seriously start considering your other options. You can also contact the Office of Admission (781-283-2270 or admission@wellesley.edu) to speak with the counselor who read your application if you would like feedback.
As I mentioned above, official decisions will be released in mid- to late March so keep working hard, stay positive, monitor the decision web portal and contact the Office of Admissions with any questions you may have. Good luck!!
Ohhhh and before I end this post – my last post in February, I must share with you two major news for the month of February:
1. I was admitted to Master of Public Health (graduate) programs!! I feel like it’s a miracle and I’m immensely grateful to the people who read my essays, agreed to write letters of recommendation for me and provided support and words of encouragement throughout the application process and the waiting period. I’m so excited!
2. I confirmed that I intend to graduate in May 2014 and recorded my name for commencement! Hip hip hooray! Now, the hardest part is making sure that I keep working hard for the next three months so I can hold my diploma with great pride (and gratitude!) on May 30, 2014. #SayingNoToSenioritis
Today’s pictures: 1. Ethos’ Black Excellence Gala: Awakening History. Ethos is an organization for students of African descent at Wellesley. Ethos is one of the four organizations known as Harambee House orgs (the others are the Wellesley African Students’ Association (WASA), Women for Caribbean Development (WCD) and Ministry for Black Women (MBW)). On February 8th 2014, Ethos hosted its first annual BEG in honor of Kathleen Daly, a student of African descent who unfortunately passed away in her senior year at Wellesley. A few years ago, Ethos members established a scholarship fund in her name. Selwyn Cudjoe, a tenured professor in the Africana Studies department; Amber , a junior at Wellesley; an Ethos alumna and seniors of African descent were honored at this year’s BEG.
Dinner table at Ethos’ Black Excellence Gala. (Picture credit: Ethos)
Wellesley seniors of African descent present at Ethos’ Black Excellence Gala. (Picture credit: Ethos)