Wellesley College
About
Wellesley College is a premier private women’s liberal arts college renowned for cultivating influential female leaders through a rigorous academic environment. Its standout programs in economics, political science, neuroscience, and computer science are further enriched by unique cross-registration partnerships with MIT and Babson College. Set on a picturesque 500-acre campus surrounding Lake Waban, the student experience fosters a collaborative, civically engaged community rooted in tradition and mutual support. Wellesley is particularly distinguished by its exceptionally powerful alumnae network—often referred to as the "Wellesley Effect"—which provides students with extraordinary lifelong mentorship and career access worldwide.
Wikipedia:Wellesley College is a private women's liberal arts college in Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1870 by Henry and Pauline Durant as a female seminary, it is one of the Seven Sisters Colleges, an unofficial grouping of women's colleges in the northeastern United States.
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Wellesley College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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