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Wellington was a pioneer in the US university application process over ten years ago, and we continue to lead the way for students who wish to explore the US route for post-18 studies. The College is an assessment centre for SATs and has become a hub for excellent preparation and advice. From December, students will be able to sit ACTs at the College. For the eighth year running, Wellington and The Good Schools Guide have hosted a sell-out ‘Basics and Beyond: Applying to US Universities’ training conference drawing career advisers from across the UK, the US, Germany, Switzerland and Poland.
Experts and admissions officers from top American universities gave behind-closed-doors insight on every angle of the process: from a beginners’ overview of the US system to detailed advice on essays, SATs and ACTs, and reference letters. Sessions looked at how to guide students in their decision making and the differences between US and UK universities. Speakers from the such institutions as Harvard, Yale, Bowdoin, and Swarthmore were joined by admissions officers from University of Southern California, Brown and Skidmore as well as experts working in US admissions, testing and financial aid. The conference confirms our commitment to US university route as an option for our leavers.
Wellington students received an impressive number of acceptances to US universities last year. Over 60 places were offered, from 33 different US institutions, including Columbia, Dartmouth, Duke, George Washington, Georgia Tech, NYU, Northeastern, Northwestern, Princeton, Stanford, Tufts, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Chicago, and UVA.
With five Ivy League offers and six students being awarded scholarships (at Dartmouth College, Duke University, Northeastern University, Princeton University, the University of Miami, and the University of Washington), last year marked a significant leap forward in our commitment to forging alternative pathways for our Sixth Form students.
Not only have we increased the breadth and diversity of applications at Wellington but, by working closely with A-List UK, we have expanded Wellington’s visibility among US universities. US university admissions officers have commented that our students are well prepared and well supported through the application process. Wellington College’s standing in the US has never been stronger.
