Honestly, I would go to whichever school is going to best help you acheive your future goals. It doesn't sound like Wellesley is the best fit for you and you still have three more years.
The scholarship is a big deal and I would give a lot of consideration to what types of scholarships the schools you are considering will offer. I (essentially) made my undergraduate choice based on scholarship. My degree is from Indiana University but I actually attended a local extension. The scholarship didn't transfer to campus and I couldn't see throwing away a free ride. However, I did not have aspirations of attending Berkeley for law school. I went to Valparaiso for law school and had no problem getting in after attending the extension.
I still have some small regrets about not transferring to campus and experiencing the real "college life". On the other hand, I'm glad that I only have loans for law school - trust me those are quite enough. I'll be paying for another 20 years! You're a bright girl though, and you'll probably get a great job at a high paying firm after law school. In which case, your loans won't be such a big deal.
Your parents will get over it. Ultimately you have to be happy and productive during your education. I'm sure your parents will be equally as proud once they've adapted to your decision.
So, I would decide, again, based on which school you think will make it easier for you to achieve your ultimate goal. I'd also give a lot of consideration to where you think you will feel comfortable and appreciated.
It looks like you've given it a lot of thought. If you're thinking this hard about it before the end of your first year, you might be happier if you make a switch. Good luck and keep us posted.
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