Chance Me for Admissions - Wake Forest

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Hi, I have a 4.0 UW GPA (4.132 Weighted) and applied to Wake Forest test optional because I only have a 1300 on my SAT. My work load is moderate - school options are very limited, only 4 AP and 1 honor in which I have taken already. I mostly have core classes and one AP course and I am an OOS male Filipino student from Hawaii, if this info helps. Please chance me for admission to Wake Forest keeping in mind I applied test-opt!

  1. YMCA of Honolulu Youth and Government (YAG) Program | August 2015–Present
    Delegation Vice President (2017–Present)
    Senate Clerk (2016–2017)
  2. National Honor Society | March 2015–Present
    Chapter Vice President (2017–Present)
    Chapter Secretary (2016–2017)
  3. Student Body Government | August 2015–Present
    Hawaii State Student Council Representative (2017–Present)
    Class Secretary (2016–2017)
    Class Treasurer (2015–2016)
  4. Hawaii State Student Council
  5. HOSA: Health Occupations Students of America | August 2016–Present
  6. Varsity Soccer | November 2014–Present
  7. Upward Bound Program | August 2014–Present
  8. Varsity Track & Field | March 2015–Present
  9. Varsity Cross Country | August 2014–October 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE

  1. Intern, Senator Brian Schatz Honolulu Office | October 10, 2017-Present
    Advocates and raises awareness for youth-focused issues to the Senator, his staff and fellow interns. Performs tasks sent electronically by the Honolulu Schatz Office and participates in weekly conference calls.
  2. GS-1 Park Guide, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park | May 30, 2017-July 21, 2017
    Performed administrative duties such as answering phone calls. Guided hikes, presented ranger talks, answered visitor questions and participated in removal of nonnative plants.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

  1. The Collective (Community Organization), Pahala, HI 96777
    September 12, 2017 - Present | 2 hours/week | 40 total hours
  • Organizes the 2018 Ka’u Unity Celebration, a community event intended to showcase youth talent and community unification and empowerment, with fellow students, adult mentors and ‘O Ka’u Kakou.
  • Donation Committee Head: Responsible for writing donation letters and requesting funds.
  • Invitation Committee Head: Responsible for inviting distinguished guests to the Ka’u Unity Celebration.

AWARDS
HOSA Regional Competition, Third Place - Prepared Speaking (2018)
Keynote Speaker at YMCA Youth and Government Opening Session (2018)
YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs Delegate (2017)
HOSA Regional Competition, Second Place - Prepared Speaking (2017)
County of Hawaii Certificate of Recognition (2016)
Boys’ 1500m BIIF Track and Field Championships Trials Qualifier (2015, 2016, 2017)
YMCA of Honolulu Youth and Government Rookie Legislator of the Year (2016)
Boys’ Cross Country BIIF Championships Runner (2014, 2015, 2016)

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Other schools I applied to are also Franklin and Marshall, Skidmore, Syracuse, WashU (super reach), American (also applied test optional), and College of Holy Cross. Could I also have estimates on these?

3

Well you are in the 25 percentile for your SAT score and you do have a multitude of accolades. While considering Wake Forest has an acceptance rate of 29% (I just looked it up online). I feel this school could possibly be a low reach. Your GPA could possibly pull your SAT score up so I wouldn’t really worry! Good luck!

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Being a test optional school will certainly help (Don’t send the 1300. I wouldn’t send anything below a 1400 as it’s not necessary and will detract from your 4.0) Your ECs are interesting and focused around government. I would “package” that in your writing supplements as they will like a deep dive in that area. You may want to mention Wake DC (called something like that). Brand new program this yr . It’s a study in DC program with Wake professors in a facility that Wake purchased right in the middle of things . Fantastic program for those interested in Politics, history, policy, etc. Combines work, class and lectures all while taking in DC for a semester. Study up on it and weave that in to your “Why Wake” question. That will show a lot of interest. Also, it’s a phenomenal program.

Also, being from Hawaii is a hook as they are interested in expanding their national reach.

Good luck.