First-Year Students

Use one of the following methods to apply to Wells College:

• Wells Application
• Common Application

• Official high school transcripts and school report
• One teacher recommendations from 11th and/or 12th grade teachers in academic subject areas
• Unique Expression: To help us better understand your achievements and potential, we welcome any additional material that showcases your unique personality and talents. These can be but are not limited to: Personal essays, your Zeemee Profile, a résumé, creative portfolio, and/or video recording of a musical or athletic performance.
• International students only: English proficiency test scores. See here for more details.

• A campus visit: Your visit to campus can be completely personalized! Chat with an admissions counselor, let a current Wellsian show you around campus, sit in on a class, meet with a professor in the major(s) of your interest, or hang out with a coach for a sport of your interest (depending on availability). With enough prior notice, overnight stays can also be arranged during the academic year.
• AP scores (scores of 3, 4, and 5 are accepted)
• Completed FAFSA: Students who submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before December 1 will receive a FAFSA Grant of $1,000. 
• Test Scores: Wells College is committed to reviewing applications holistically and considering many facets of a student's potential. To honor that commitment, admission to Wells is now test optional. We no longer require SAT or ACT scores in the application evaluation process.
• International students must submit TOEFL scores. See here for details.

To help us provide you with the most complete financial aid award package, you must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This can be done electronically or by paper. If you have questions about scholarships, student loans, or how to file the FAFSA, our Office of Financial Aid is always happy to help! 

• FAFSA Grant: Students who submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before December 1 will receive a FAFSA Grant of $1,000.