: International Admission

Educating women who will make a difference in the world About Wellesley We welcome international students Ranked among the top liberal arts colleges Multiculturalism is a way of life at Wellesley. in the United States, Wellesley College has An exceptionally diverse community draws a long-time tradition of educating women students from 81 countries and all 50 who make a difference in the world. Living states. At the Slater International Center, and learning on a campus full of self-direct- international students study, cook, and gather ed, intellectually curious women helps stu- informally. Advising at the Slater Center dents develop the skills needed to succeed facilitates students’ transition to Wellesley. in all professional fields, including those traditionally dominated by men. Renowned & accessible professors Every resource of the College is devoted From seminar to laboratory, lecture to to undergraduate women. Smart, motivated independent study, Wellesley courses women choose Wellesley because it develop critical thinking, an appreciation offers one of the best liberal arts learning of varied approaches, and the power to environments. They graduate uniquely communicate effectively. prepared to make meaningful personal and professional contributions to the “real Classes are small, and all are taught by Best things about world” and to be major leaders in it. Wellesley professors— superbly talented people who are also grounded, generous, Wellesley? Being On Wellesley’s lush 500-acre campus, and dedicated to their students’ success. surrounded by 2,300 students enjoy the best of both They encompass everything from “the women who are teacher who opened my mind” and “the worlds: first-rate instruction in a breath- just as passionate taking setting and easy access to person who wrote the recommendation that and driven as you and Cambridge—academic, medical, blew away the scholarship committee” to “the cultural, and historic hub of the Northeast. world-renowned neuroscientist who always are is a constant seems to have time to talk about my plans” source of inspiration. and “the person who showed me what it —Lamisa, senior, economics and means to love, really love, what you do.” political science, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Extraordinary alumnae network Clinton (also presidential nominee) and Students have unmatched opportunities ; political leader Soong to cultivate their leadership abilities and May-ling; Chinese writer Bing Xin; Korean gain lifelong access to a legendary network diplomat In-ho Lee; NASA astronaut of accomplished Wellesley alumnae—a Pamela Melroy; journalist ; global power supply dedicated to helping writer/screenwriter ; executive Wellesley women—past, present, and future. director of Partners in Health Ophelia Dahl; architect and social justice advocate Liz Among Wellesley’s noted alumnae are Ogbu; ambassador to Croatia Julieta Valls Wellesley's Human-Computer Interaction Lab former U.S. Secretaries of State Hillary Noyes; and many others. Students Outcomes I practically live at the • 2,300 undergraduates; all women • 80+% acceptance rate to law schools Science Center! I’m • 12% international citizens • 70+% acceptance rate to schools in doing microbiology • Students from 50 states, 81 countries medical professions in recent years research on the • Ranked among the top colleges in the • 70+% accepted at their first choice hormone estradiol nation for student diversity graduate institution and just attended • 45+ multicultural organizations, • 80% of our alumnae attend graduate the inspiring two-day 135+ other student organizations, or professional schools within 10 years Boston Bacterial Meeting 13 varsity sports of graduation, often in traditionally at MIT with my advisor, Professor Vanja • Guaranteed on-campus housing male-dominated fields (economics, computer science, physics), often at Klepac-Ceraj. Beyond such amazing oppor-

Faculty & Academics top-ranked programs with full funding tunities, what I also love about Wellesley is • Ranked among top U.S. baccalaureate that you can have an important 30-minute • Student to faculty ratio: 7:1 colleges in producing highest number of conversation with someone you barely know, • 1,000+ courses, 54+ majors doctoral recipients in the physical sciences like on a random Saturday morning in your • Courses in 15 foreign languages • Excellence consistently recognized in dorm. I really value that, plus the fact that • 98% of tenured faculty hold a doctorate graduate grants and fellowships Wellesley is such a safe place. or the highest degree in their field • 200+ top business and non-profits recruit —Lisa, sophomore, biochemistry, • Cross-registration at MIT, Brandeis, on campus each year Harare, Zimbabwe Babson, of Engineering, as • Among top employers hiring Wellesley alumnae: Bank of America Merrill Lynch, well as Twelve College Exchange Last summer I interned Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Microsoft • Certificate of Engineering and in London at an Certificate of Sustainability through international bank, cross-registration with Babson/Olin Admission thanks to a recom- • 74% of students participate in paid and • Common Application accepted (free); mendation from one unpaid internships; 20% abroad Coalition Application available 2017-18 of my professors. This • Over 50% of students study abroad in • Deadlines: Early Decision I (Nov. 1); Early summer I will intern at 150+ study-abroad programs Evaluation (Dec. 15); Early Decision II (Jan.1); Regular Decision (Jan. 15) Microsoft; that opportunity came by another professor. If it hadn’t been • Required tests: either SAT I and two subject tests or ACT with writing for those relationships, I would have never had these experiences. • TOEFL recommended for students from non-English-based high-school curricula —Heather, senior, economics * Wellesley grants credit for A-levels, AP, Caracas, Venezuela and IB higher-level exams The people you meet at Financial Aid Wellesley genuinely want to see you • Wellesley meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students succeed, however • Admission is need-sensitive for interna- you define that. tional citizens; thus highly competitive for They support you by international citizens applying for aid challenging you to dig deeper, see clearer, and Wellesley students enjoy some of the finest facilities * Average annual package for international (such as Whitin Observatory above) and equipment students receiving financial aid: $55,000. think more. There’s no place I’d rather be. available to science undergraduates anywhere in the —Faiza, sophomore, undeclared nation. Extensive student research offers a huge head • Financial aid is portable to 150+ start for students who go on to graduate school. approved study-abroad programs Kansas City, Missouri

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