Chances at Wake Forest

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wake Forest University
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<p>My SAT is a 1910 (630 reading, 630 writing, 650 math) I have a 3.8 GPA 2nd decile in a VERY competative high school in Clarkstown New York. Nationally known HS. Im sure you hear that a lot but trust me on that one. </p>

<p>English 9h
Math 1h
Spanish</p>

<p>Bio H, Math II H, Principles of Engineering, English 10, CAD, Spanish II, Global History H</p>

<p>*CAD-computer aided design, engineering course</p>

<p>Chemistry, Math III, English 11, Spanish III, CAD II, Global History H (2nd part), Critical Health Issue (Honors Health course)</p>

<p>AP Physics, Spanish 200-201 H, Math 12 (Pre Calc), AP American History, College Business Law H, Social Physc, Public Speaking, Journalism (English electives because i finished a year early)</p>

<p>AP Micro economics, AP Macro, AP calc, AP Stats, AP Bio, AP art history, AP Lit, Public Policy H (required for graduation)</p>

<p>I also do alot of extracurricular stuff including:</p>

<p>Ambulance Corps (over 1500 hours of community service) achieved NYS certification through a 4 month course) I have been Secretary of the youth corps there, 1st Liutenant, and now captain. Received a County Award for youth member of the year. Got certificates of achievements from state senators, congressmen, and town executives. Also was featured in the national first responder Newspaper as well as the Journal News. </p>

<p>started a youth chapter of the American Red Cross...first ever in my county we organize blood drives and do courses for the little ones (more community service in addition to the 1500)</p>

<p>JSA for 3 years, president and vice president of Engineering Club for 2 years, President of Red Cross for 2 years, National Honor Society for two years, science achievement award, Social Studies achievement award (3 years), Math National Honor society (Mu Alpha Theta), Spanish Honor Society. Citizenship Award, Whos Who Among American HS students (3 years). I also played hockey for 2 years in HS, physics bowl....im also gonna have exceptional essays and reccomendations. I am also a camp counselor for 4th and 5th graders for the 2nd year now.</p>

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<p>I think you have a good shot.</p>

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<p>I would say about 30% given your SAt's you will probably get wait listed</p>

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<p>njwake- i realize my SAT's r "low" for CC but i know i take tougher courses and have like 100x better ec's then most people out there, so i dont see why for a school like wake forest where the SAT avg is about what i have (1300) i have a 1280...my other stuff on my transcript wont compensate or offer me anything better then a 30% chance...</p>

<p>maybe you're right but i would like you to answer that question for me because i know college admissions arent all about grades</p>

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<p>Wake's average SAT rose to 1381 after this year's increase in applicants.</p>

<p>"Along with being the largest and most diverse pool of applicants in the school’s history, the newly admitted class is also the most academically competitive the university has ever seen. Seventy-seven percent of these admitted students will be graduating in the top 10 percent of their high school classes. Also, this group of applicants has been accepted with an average SAT score of 1381. This is a jump up from last year’s average of 1315."</p>

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<p>so u telling me there are no students at wake forest with a 1280. Average doesnt mean minimum...</p>

<p>you dont think everything else makes me competative for a low end avg student</p>

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<p>The enrolled student mix was 1280 - 1400 with an average of 1340 for enrolled. I still think you have a shot that is why as said 30% it may be a little higher but not much. I still stcik with WL since I hear they do that a lot. You need to move up your SAT's especially if you are not in a special intersest category. It is just how I feel with the facts I know.</p>