Wellesley College Essay Prompts 2026-27
For the 2026-27 cycle: 1 required essay.
Some prompts below are awaiting official confirmation for the 2026-27 cycle and reflect the most recent published set. They are flagged where they appear.
Wellesley accepts the Common App, so the personal statement is also part of your application. It counts once across all your Common App schools.
Wellesley-specific essay
250 to 400 words. Awaiting 2026-27 confirmation
Wellesley students actively seek ways to build bridges and to change the world for the better. Tell us about an experience working with and alongside people of different backgrounds and/or perspectives from your own. Why was this important to you, and what lessons from this will you bring with you to Wellesley?
400 words max
Checked against official sources. Last verified August 28, 2026.
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