Chance Me For Wake Forest

I am applying test optional, here my stats
4.06 GPA out of 4.5 UW 3.74 out of 4.0
Rank, however, doesn’t represent my GPA- 19/67 kids
Extracurriculars: Global Action President, Student Council, started a music therapy program (inspired by my autistic brother), NHS, Key Club, Penn Summer Science Initiative, Church Choir, Band, Church Helper, Poetry (I wrote poetry for the Literary Magazine and participated in poetry slam).
First Generational Nigerian American
parents make 73,000 dollars a year
Middle Class
Common App Essay: about music therapy program
Know Alumni who is going to write my reconmendation

ED or RD? and have you done an interview?

RD

Your grades are low but your ECs are strong. Also, first gen Nigerian American is a strong hook. Put a decent amount of time in the app. Lots of short questions that are not your standard " Why Wake…?" They value good writing skills.

Good luck

I think your chances are low RD. if you went ED1 they would be much better. With your grades and test optional, I think you are most likely low chance in ED.

Does your High School send many students to highly selective schools?

I agree with above poster @BrianBoiler - I think you should strongly consider applying ED as it will boost your admission chances. Roughly 36% acceptance rate for ED students vs 24% RD. You do have minority status in your favor and that is a huge boost - but your class rank is low for Wake (You’re in top 30%, whereas 70-80% of accepted Wake students are in top 10% of their class.) When you choose not to submit test scores, you need a strong GPA and hopefully class rank. I think chances for acceptance through RD are going to be low. Definitely make sure your app is strong - essays, recommendations, etc. and think about ED for an admissions boost.