2008 has been the most competitive year ever for admissions to top colleges, but according to the NYTimes, the most desirable schools are also admitting more students off wait lists than usual this year due to significant upheavals like changes in EA and ED programs, as well as expansion of financial aid options at top schools.
Wesleyan is a pretty desirable school, but no word on how this is affecting us as well until the Office of Admissions releases some info about the retention rate of admitted students.
What we do know are some cold hard facts about those already admitted into the class of 2012, courtesy of the Argus. Wes managed to admit 27% of applicants this year (1% more than last year) despite a surge in the number of applications:
With an applicant pool of 8,250, the University has admitted 2,242 students for the prospective class of 2012.
…Though the University is waiting to hear back from the majority of admitted students, 269 have already committed through the early decision program. Nearly 46 percent of the early decision applicants were accepted.More than one-third of the students offered admission are students of color from the U.S. and abroad. Ten percent speak English as a second language and 14 percent are the first generation of their family to attend college. The University also admitted more students from outside of New England and international students this year.
Seems like a more heterogeneous group than usual (i.e. not mostly upper-middle-class white kids from the vicinities of New York/L.A./Boston), but these are only preliminary statistics about those admitted, not about who will actually be here in the fall. Though this year’s WesFest was apparently highly attended, indicating that these prefrosh are an enthusiastic bunch.
And with 535 members already in the Facebook group, which boasts 117 lively discussion topics (i.e. “Why Wes > Harvard“, “Polaroids, anyone?“, “protein synthesis“) before they’re even out of high school, this is clearly an ambitious group.
“for the past four years i have lived a life of crazy debauchery including everything from vodka dorm room parties to drinking wine in the afternoon along with the californian favorite pot
lets just say i wouldnt have it any other way
and i am just wondering who else is down with whatever whenever…”
Have no fear, debauched Californian – here at Wesleyan, being “down like a clown, Charlie Brown” will almost certainly guarantee you a place… somewhere. Although once you’re past orientation week you might want to maybe reconsider the benefits of speaking about your excesses in rhyme, and also quickly jot down a list of where you see yourself in four years. Just sayin’.
NYTimes: Top Colleges Dig Deeper Into Wait Lists for Students
Argus: Acceptance rate rises with class of 2012
Facebook: Wesleyan Class of 2012
well, i’m down.
well, i’m down.
well, i’m down.
i love making fun of people when they make dramatic social entrances. remember when you were born? ha. you suck.
i love making fun of people when they make dramatic social entrances. remember when you were born? ha. you suck.
i love making fun of people when they make dramatic social entrances. remember when you were born? ha. you suck.
as a member of 2012 I started laughing during Calc when I read the infamous “are you down” thread. i don’t really think i’m down enough for the “californian favorite pot.”
as a member of 2012 I started laughing during Calc when I read the infamous “are you down” thread. i don’t really think i’m down enough for the “californian favorite pot.”
as a member of 2012 I started laughing during Calc when I read the infamous “are you down” thread. i don’t really think i’m down enough for the “californian favorite pot.”
Because you can’t see their profiles until they’re joined the Wesleyan network, which won’t happen until they get their Wesleyan e-mail addresses, which didn’t happen last year until midsummer.
Because you can’t see their profiles until they’re joined the Wesleyan network, which won’t happen until they get their Wesleyan e-mail addresses, which didn’t happen last year until midsummer.
Because you can’t see their profiles until they’re joined the Wesleyan network, which won’t happen until they get their Wesleyan e-mail addresses, which didn’t happen last year until midsummer.
uh, why not now 6:35?
uh, why not now 6:35?
uh, why not now 6:35?
when can i start facebook stalking them?
when can i start facebook stalking them?
when can i start facebook stalking them?
drinking wine in the afternoon! such debauchery! such perversion!
drinking wine in the afternoon! such debauchery! such perversion!
drinking wine in the afternoon! such debauchery! such perversion!
From the “Are you down?” thread:”for the past four years i have lived a life of crazy debauchery including everything from vodka dorm room parties to drinking wine in the afternoon along with the californian favorite potlets just say i wouldnt have it any other wayand i am just wondering who else is down with whatever whenever…”Aww shit, the cool kids have been let out of the bag. Let the jockeying for social position begin!
From the “Are you down?” thread:”for the past four years i have lived a life of crazy debauchery including everything from vodka dorm room parties to drinking wine in the afternoon along with the californian favorite potlets just say i wouldnt have it any other wayand i am just wondering who else is down with whatever whenever…”Aww shit, the cool kids have been let out of the bag. Let the jockeying for social position begin!
From the “Are you down?” thread:
“for the past four years i have lived a life of crazy debauchery including everything from vodka dorm room parties to drinking wine in the afternoon along with the californian favorite pot
lets just say i wouldnt have it any other way
and i am just wondering who else is down with whatever whenever…”
Aww shit, the cool kids have been let out of the bag. Let the jockeying for social position begin!
As a member of the class of 2012, I have to say, that “are you down?” group worries me.
As a member of the class of 2012, I have to say, that “are you down?” group worries me.
As a member of the class of 2012, I have to say, that “are you down?” group worries me.
yeah, spying on future generations is really rewarding, but the “are you down” thing makes me want to move to an ashram.
yeah, spying on future generations is really rewarding, but the “are you down” thing makes me want to move to an ashram.
yeah, spying on future generations is really rewarding, but the “are you down” thing makes me want to move to an ashram.
i’ve looked at the wes 2012 group, and i’m alternately delighted and horrified by what my future classmates say. the “are you down” discussion is pretty ridiculous.
i’ve looked at the wes 2012 group, and i’m alternately delighted and horrified by what my future classmates say. the “are you down” discussion is pretty ridiculous.
i’ve looked at the wes 2012 group, and i’m alternately delighted and horrified by what my future classmates say. the “are you down” discussion is pretty ridiculous.
the link on the why wes>harvard is the funniest thing.
the link on the why wes>harvard is the funniest thing.
the link on the why wes>harvard is the funniest thing.
Actually it is a small number. It’s about 30 less than 2011.
Actually it is a small number. It’s about 30 less than 2011.
Actually it is a small number. It’s about 30 less than 2011.
When will they release how many people are actually going to be in the Class of ’12? Here’s hoping for a small number.
When will they release how many people are actually going to be in the Class of ’12? Here’s hoping for a small number.
When will they release how many people are actually going to be in the Class of ’12? Here’s hoping for a small number.
i’d be surprised if wes used the waitlist, as they admitted so many more people this year…
i’d be surprised if wes used the waitlist, as they admitted so many more people this year…
i’d be surprised if wes used the waitlist, as they admitted so many more people this year…
Actually Wesleyan won’t be using its waitlist this year. They will only use it to flesh out some areas if need be- SOC, first generation, people from the south and midwest.-Someone who may or may not work in admissions
Actually Wesleyan won’t be using its waitlist this year. They will only use it to flesh out some areas if need be- SOC, first generation, people from the south and midwest.-Someone who may or may not work in admissions
Actually Wesleyan won’t be using its waitlist this year. They will only use it to flesh out some areas if need be- SOC, first generation, people from the south and midwest.
-Someone who may or may not work in admissions