First Year Applicants

First Year Application Components

The following must be included in your application whether you are applying Early Decision or Regular Decision:  

1. Completed Common Application or Coalition Application via SCOIR including Wesleyan’s member-specific questions.  
2. Secondary School Report Form and Transcript 
   Your school counselor should submit a secondary school report along with an official transcript (including courses in progress) and school profile.
   
   Or, if applicable, the Homeschool Supplement (only available on the Common Application site.) Applicants should request that school forms be filed electronically via the Common Application website. 
3. Counselor Recommendation 
   Your school counselor should submit a written evaluation.  
4. Mid-year Grade Report 
   Your school counselor should submit your midyear grades when available (end of first semester or second trimester.) 
5. Two Academic Teacher Evaluation Forms 
   You are encouraged to submit one from a humanities or social sciences teacher and one from a math or science teacher.
   
   Applicants should request that teacher evaluations be filed electronically via the Common Application website. 
6. Early Decision Agreement – If Applicable 
   The Early Decision Agreement form is available for download, or it is provided as part of the Common Application. 
7. $65 Application Fee or Fee Waiver 
   Wesleyan will waive the application fee for all applicants who apply for financial aid. Receiving this fee waiver will not disadvantage an applicant in any way. 

Optional Application Materials: 

Standardized Test Scores: Wesleyan does not require most students to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the application for admission. Students can decide for themselves whether their scores reflect their ability and if they would like their test scores to be weighed alongside their day-to-day work in secondary school. 

Supplemental Materials: Applicants may submit supporting materials in music, theatre, visual arts, film, and dance that reflect education goals in these areas. All supplementary materials must be submitted through SlideRoom, which can be accessed through the Common Application. 

Early Decision or Regular Decision

Your decision on when to apply depends on whether Wesleyan is the top choice on your college list, or whether you are seeking admission to multiple colleges.  

A Special Note for International Students 

International citizens who are not seeking financial aid are welcome to apply in our Early Decision rounds. Due to the extremely selective nature of admission for non-U.S. citizens applying for financial aid, we do not consider this group for admission in Early Decision. If you are an international citizen seeking financial aid and you are competitive for admission, you will be deferred to Regular Decision for consideration. 

Homeschooled Applicants

Homeschooled students are welcome to submit applications via the Common Application or the Coalition Application via SCOIR. Requirements such as counselor and teacher recommendations have been adapted to accommodate the applicant’s specific situation.

In addition to completing the application, homeschooled students should include the following as part of the School Report:

• Documentation to explain your curriculum. This explanation should include what courses were taken each semester/academic year, any evaluations or grades given, and a list of completed reading and material covered in courses. This may be submitted by a parent or the person who oversees the curriculum. 
• Official transcripts of any college or online courses taken. 

We require two academic letters of recommendation from adults who know the applicant in an academic or intellectual capacity. These two letters should NOT be completed by a parent, even if the parent is the instructor.  

Please note that, given the unique circumstances of homeschooled students, a member of the Wesleyan admission staff may reach out to applicants with questions regarding curriculum, activities, or other aspects of their applications. 

Wesleyan does not encourage nor require additional recommendations. However, if you believe an additional letter may support your candidacy, you may submit a supplemental letter from:

• An adult who has supervised you in an internship or volunteer position. 
• A teacher or director of any non-academic endeavors such as art, dance, music, or theater. 
• An adult who has worked with you as part of an athletic team, faith-based community, or through employment.