| Davis Scholar Continuing Ed Undergrad Program |
Obviously, it starts with requesting an information packet but
prospective students know Wellesley is a HIGHLY selective program and
fewer than 1 in 4 gain admission. It is, after all, the number one
women's college in the world. After receiving the packet, prospective
students are invited to the next "Open House" for Davis Scholars and a
panel of current students in this program for women over 23 years old
answers questions from attendees. There is a reception before and after
the event. It is in this process prospective students get to see the
program house, get a tour of the school, attend and PARTICIPATE in a
class or two, visit prospective program departments, and ask the deans
and staff questions about the college and the program. Visitors even
can visit with financial aid counselors and the career center.
ALL of this helps with the essay process and those daunting application
questions, but, the questions are designed, truly, to see who this
applicant is and not really an opportunity to impress the admissions
staff with lofty goals that don't ring true. Trust me. really want to help women
who
qualify get into this college and help those who DON'T yet qualify, do
so and reapply. Finally, Wellesley's financial aid packages are
OUTSTANDING. I got what is often referred to as a 'full boat'. I did
not have to worry about paying for school and was even able to get help
with books and emergency assistance for utility bills, transportation
expenses and food. Wellesley College admits students without regard to
financial need so NO prospective student should be daunted by the cost
of attendance. If you get in, you WILL get whatever aid you qualify
for, regardless of your family or personal income. (Don't get me wrong,
some students qualify for next to nothing because of their wealth but
others like me qualify for nearly everything because of my lack of
wealth.)
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