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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My science/artistic DD toured Wesleyan yesterday and absolutely loved it.  It certainly didn't hurt that she was fortunate to also have lunch with three students who talked about everything from academics, food, campus activities, study abroad, and more.

The admissions director addressed the optional test score submission saying "if you are a C student, do not apply.  If you are in the bottom half of your class do not apply.  We recognize that a strong academic record should not be penalized because of a modest test score.  Show us everything else about you."  The 'C' student reference was made because of the rigor of the academic work at Wesleyan.  I heard the same sentiment echoed at an Ivy at an info session.

My DD has definitely added Wesleyan to her list (and I like it too).  Interesting that Wesleyan is compared to Swarthmore in the Fiske Guide, but DD did not get the same positive vibe that she got at Wesleyan.

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Wesleyan would be lucky to get someone in the bottom half at Sidwell or TJ. Admissions directors are all about trying to create a brand. Honesty isn't necessarily their strong point.[/quote]

Actually, Wesleyan is pretty popular at Sidwell, drawing some very bright kids with a wide range of interests -- e.g., theatre types, STEM kids, athletes.  [/quote]+1.  The director of 'Hamilton' not only attended Wesleyan but is a Sidwell grad.[/quote]Both the lead actor and the director came from Wesleyan.  [/quote]

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