I heard that Wellesley College can be pretty selective. Does anyone have an idea of their acceptance rate for regular decision applications?
Wellesley College is indeed quite selective. The overall acceptance rate for Wellesley is approximately 14%. Keep in mind, however, that this rate encompasses both Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) applicants, and the rate can vary from year to year.
Unfortunately, Wellesley does not publicly separate its acceptance rates for ED and RD, but it's typically understood that the ED acceptance rate tends to be somewhat higher due to the binding commitment, smaller pool, and self-selecting nature of the applicants.
Ultimately, while understanding admission rates can give a general sense of a school's selectivity, it's best to focus on fit — finding the college where you'll feel comfortable and be able to pursue your interests to the fullest.
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