Admission Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wake Forest University
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<p>I was wondering what my chances were of gaining admission to Wake Forest. By the time I graduate I would have taken 6 AP courses and the rest honors classes. My UW GPA is 4.0 so I figure my weighted is much higher. I've only taken the SAT once and have already registered for a second test and am practicing hard to raise my scores, which I am confident can happen, but for now I have 560 critical (very low i know), 640 math, 630 writing. I have never been a great test taker but my transcript certainly places me in the top 10 students of 350 at a demanding private school. </p>

<p>Additonally, I really am one of the most involved students in my school. I am an active member of SADD, ProLife, Social Concerns, Youth Group, and an advanced academic program in which I tutored inner-city kids in hopes of them attaining higher learning opportunities. I have also been a Homeroom Representative for four years and a Student Council member for my entire high school career. On student council I am even on the executive board and have served as recording secretary and executive vice president. I was also a Model UN delegate, and have worked at the RI State House as a Senate Page for over a year. </p>

<p>Furthermore, I am sure my essays and recommendations will be adequate and strengthened by my rising junior and senior summers in which I volunteered at my Church, went on the Global Young Leaders Conference, and attended a week of HOBY training. I have even volunteered at Bryant University in the health services department, which will support my desire to go PreMed. </p>

<p>I know my test scores need work, but I feel as if I have a very strong transcript to send Wake Forest. (I have also won many awards involving honors, NHS,Spanish Placement, leadership, student of the month (4 times!), etc.)However, when it comes to applying to college I always feel as if I am second guessing myself. Do I have a shot at getting in to the university, what are my chances, and if they are not high is it a waste to apply? I am really looking for honest opinions and any suggestions at all would be so helpful. Thank you!</p>

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<p>Try the ACT. Med school requires great MCAT scores, so you need to find a comfort level with testing...</p>

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<p>You sound like a strong candidate for the university. The test scores are lower than normal, but remember that Wake no longer requires you to send in any scores (be it SAT or ACT). This being said, if you do bring up your scores a decent amount then I would still send them in (as I think only a very small amount of applying students will opt not to send in their scores, which could hurt them in the end). Anyway, this does show that Wake no longer sees the SAT or ACT as credible means for comparing all applicants and would imply that Wake is more willing to overlook a lower test score. Hope this helps and best of luck!</p>