Wellesley College Davis Degree Program
2007-08

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MARCH 1 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED.
CHECK BACK IN MIDSUMMER OF 2008 FOR THE APPLICATION FOR ENTRY IN FALL 2009.


APPLICATION PART I

Please read the following before you begin:  

 

 Letter from the Dean   

 

 Instructions  
Important note before beginning: Please use the "Tab" key to move from item to item when completing general information in this application. Use the "Enter" or "Return" key only when responding to short questions. Hitting the "Enter" or "Return" key when the cursor is outside of a text field will cause your application to be submitted prematurely.
Please note: We strongly recommend that you prepare answers to the application questions in Microsoft Word or another word processing program, save your work, then copy and paste your information to this application. Doing so will enable you to edit and spell-check your work and retain a copy for your records. When you print this application, you will not be able to see your answers and responses in their entirety.
 
Personal Data
Last Name
First Name
Middle
Birth name or other name under which records might be submitted  
 
Gender Female Male  
   
Permanent Address  

Street and Number

City or Town
State

Zip
 
Mailing Address (if different)

Street and Number

City or Town

State
Zip
   
Home Telephone
Business Telephone
Fax (if available)
Email
Date of Birth / /
Place of Birth
Age
Social Security Number - -
Country of Citizenship
If not a U.S. citizen, do you have U.S. Permanent Resident status? Yes No   
If yes, indicate Alien Registration (green card) number.
Or, if you currently have a U.S. visa, list visa type.
Please send us a copy of your Alien Registration card.
Check here if you are an international applicant (if you are not a U.S. citizen or not a permanent resident of the U.S.) applying for financial assistance.
If you checked here, your application for admission must be filed by January 15.
 
First language, if other than English.
 
Check here if you are a Wellesley College employee or related to an employee.
 
Campus Housing
Do you want campus housing. Yes No    
Priority for campus housing is given to out-of-state applicants first. Students living on campus must enroll in four courses per semester.
 
Employee and Family Information
Occupation
Employer
Marital Status
single separated
married  divorced
widowed  
Number of Children
Ages of Children
Schools/colleges children attend(ed)
If married, spouse’s full name, education, occupation, and employer
 
   
Optional (for U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)
Wellesley College encourages students to apply from all racial and ethnic backgrounds in order to maintain a diverse community. If you would like to identify yourself as a member of any such group, please check the appropriate group(s) below: 
African American, Black
American Indian, Alaskan Native
  Tribal affiliation Enrolled
Asian American - country of family’s origin
Asia (Indian Subcontinent) - country
Hispanic, Latina - country
Mexican American, Chicana
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
Puerto Rican
White or Caucasian
Other, specify
 
Education
Beginning with the most recent, list the high school from which you were graduated and all colleges attended for credit. You must submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended. Please use the links below to download and print the following forms:
  Form for high school transcript  
  Form for college transcript  
  Form for transfer credit  
     
Name of Institution Location Dates Attended Degree/Diploma Received
Approximately how many one-semester liberal arts college-level courses have you completed? 
List any technical training, noncredit or adult education courses you have taken and the institutions where offered. Please list dates.

Employment
Beginning with the present, list the positions you have held. In addition, please send us a resume.
Name of Company or Organization Position Dates Hours per Week
 
Recommendations
List the names and addresses of three people—former instructors, employers, supervisors in community organizations—who are sending a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Recent academic recommendations are the most helpful. Please download and print the following recommendation forms.
1.

2.

3.
 
Reminder: We strongly recommend that you prepare your answers to the following sets of questions in Microsoft Word or another word processing program and then copy and paste your information to this application. Doing so will enable you to edit and spell-check your work and retain a copy for your records. When you print this application, you will not be able to see multi-line answers and responses in their entirety.
   
Interests and Experience
Volunteer and community activities during the past five years:
   
Awards, honors, and publications—other special achievements:
   
Briefly discuss which personal activity or work experience has had the most meaning for you:
   
Do you have any special talents, skills, or interests?  
   
Many applicants have not chosen a major in which they plan to concentrate; however, if you have, please indicate your choice:

Possible Field of Study
1.
2.
Undecided
 
Sources that influenced your decision to apply to Wellesley
How did you learn about the Davis Degree Program? (Check all that apply; specify name where indicated)

Newspaper
College counselor/faculty
College fair
Wellesley student
Wellesley faculty/staff
Wellesley alumna
College reference guide
 Wellesley College publications
Friend/relative
Website
Davis Campus Day Program
Other; please specify

Have you ever applied for admission to Wellesley College? Yes No
If yes, when?  

Please list any relative who is a Wellesley alumna or present student.

Last Name First Name Birth Name Class Relationship
 
APPLICATION PART II
 
Personal Statement
Please respond to all three essay questions below and limit each response to 250-500 words.

1. Write an autobiographical statement regarding your previous academic experience, clearly stating the reasons for the interruption in your education.



2. Describe an intellectual pursuit or experience that has had special value for you.



3. Briefly state your purpose for coming to Wellesley and discuss possible plans after you complete your degree work.

Certification of Accuracy and Authenticity

I hereby apply for admission to Wellesley College and certify that the information in this application is factual and true, and that the writing is my work.
Name
Date
   
Note: We strongly recommend that you print a copy of this application for your own records before you submit it. You will be unable to print it once it has been submitted.
 
Check this box if you are ready to submit your application.
 
Additional Credentials
Please send the following to Wellesley College, Board of Admission, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481:
  Employment Resume
  Copy of Alien Registration Card (if relevant)
Links to the following forms will also appear on your "application submitted" acknowledgement email: Letters of Recommendation, Form for High School Transcript, Form for College Transcript, Form for Transfer Credit. Please download and print these forms and have completed forms sent to the Board of Admission.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MARCH 1 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED.
CHECK BACK IN MIDSUMMER OF 2008 FOR THE APPLICATION FOR ENTRY IN FALL 2009.

 


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