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WV Wesleyan College
Office of Admission
Buckhannon, WV 26201
1-800-722-9933
admission@wvwc.edu

Apply for Admission to West Virginia Wesleyan College

 

StudentsThe 2006 online application for admission to West Virginia Wesleyan is free of charge to you. If you would like to complete an application for admission at this time, please click here to complete and submit your application. If you would prefer that the Office of Admission mail you a paper application, please email your request to admission@wvwc.edu.

Procedure for Application to WV Wesleyan College

A completed application includes:

  • Completed application for admission.
  • StudentsThere is no application fee for applying online. The paper application is $35. This fee is waived if you apply before January 1.
  • The High School Academic Request Form may be accessed and printed by clicking here (PDF Format, 37 kb).
  • SAT or ACT scores - arrange for SAT or ACT score reports to be sent to West Virginia Wesleyan College. Wesleyan's SAT (CEEB) code is 5905; the ACT code is 4544. Wesleyan combines the best math and verbal scores. Be sure to send us scores from all tests taken.

Application Deadlines

Regular Decision:

     Preferential Deadline:  December 1

     Notification:  Within two weeks of the date when a completed application is received beginning October 1

     Important Facts about the December 1 Preferential Deadline include:

  • The $35 application fee is waived
  • An essay is not required to complete the application
  • You can learn of your admission status when you visit the campus (must bring or submit the application along with transcript and ACT or SAT scores)
  • You can learn of your admission status when a Wesleyan admission staff member visits your school (must bring your paper application along with your transcript and ACT or SAT scores).


Scholarship Consideration:
Priority Deadline: March 1

Applicants who are homeschooled, from non-accredited high schools, or completing General Education Development may be considered for admission if satisfactory ability and achievement are demonstrated.





 

Quick Admission Facts

  • Average GPA for entering students is 3.35
  • SAT 25th-75th percentile scores are 910-1140
  • ACT 25th-75th percentile scores are 21-26
  • 75% of entering students have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above
  • 25% of entering students are in the top 10% of their class
  • 82% of entering students are in the top 50% of their class
  • 50% of Wesleyan students are from West Virginia
  • 50% of Wesleyan students are from 34 states and16 international countries

Application Policy

Admission to West Virginia Wesleyan College is moderately selective. Many factors influence the admission decision.

The most important factor in the admission decision is your high school record (course load and grades attained), followed by SAT or ACT scores, your character and record of leadership, service to the community, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and class rank if available. Campus interviews are strongly encouraged and may be required in some cases.
Students
You are encouraged to pursue a challenging college preparatory program throughout your four years of high school. We require the following selection of courses:

  • English - 4 units
  • Math - 3 or more units (Algebra I, II and Geometry are required)
  • Science - 3 or more units (including one lab science)
  • Social Studies - 3 or more units
  • Foreign Language - We strongly recommend 2 or more units

Follow links for International Students for further information about these specific application procedures.

 
 
 
 
 

5.9.2008
 
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