Chances for Wake Forest University

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Okay, here's the deal: I'm a B-student. I have a couple of A's and high B's on my transcript, but I also have two or three C's and one D sprinkled in. My GPA is 4.125 weighted and 3.6 unweighted. I'm 45th in a class of 221. My SAT scores sucked, but my ACT turned out pretty well, so I'll be submitting those for consideration. My school only offers 11 AP courses, most of which are all sciences, which I suck at. We don't have very many extracurricular opportunities, at least none that I would thrive in. Honestly, Quiz Bowl and the Robotics team just don't work for me. I am, however, an active member of my school's theater group. I've been a part of it since Sophomore year and I plan on pursuing it during college. I've taken 4 AP's (Lang, Euro, Gov't, and Lit) and scored pretty average on the first two (I'm still in Gov and Lit).</p>

<p>Junior and Sophomore year didn't go so well. My dad died in April of Sophomore year and my junior year I almost failed Chem 1H. </p>

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<li><p>I don't like using my dad's death as an excuse for subpar performance, I never have. I'm certain in this case it would be good to mention how it affected my grades, but to what extent? Would it account for a slow start in Junior year?</p></li>
<li><p>My 73 in Chemistry is the one thing I'm very worried about. Lots of people say that Junior year is the most important, and I totally messed it up. I'm working extra hard in my Anatomy class this year to try and make up for it, but I feel like it'll just be one huge glaring mark on my transcript.</p></li>
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<p>Other notes: Both my Uncle, my Aunt, and her husband attended Wake Forest. Would this count as legacy? If so, how much would that sway the admission decision? My Mom didn't go to college. My Dad attended three colleges but did not get a degree. </p>

<p>So, how are my chances?</p>

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<p>Also, I’m applying ED for Wake. Thought I’d throw that in.</p>

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<p>Uhhhh, bump.</p>

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<p>Bumping again. Seriously?</p>

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<p>Seriously.</p>

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<p>Test scores?</p>

<p>Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using CC</p>

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<p>27 Composite
28 English
31 Reading
26 Math
23 Science</p>

<p>I’m not submitting SATs, so I’ll leave those out for my dignity’s sake.</p>

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<p>Bumping again.</p>

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<p>herpaderpa bumpa</p>

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<p>I can’t help you much: I am in the college admissions process myself, so this is just from what I know from my HS, what I have read, and what I read on CC. I lot of people here are Ivy bound, so they may be misleading. What I’d advise you to do is pull from what you have. If Theater is your only EC, you need to buff it up. Did you win honors in it? Did you perform in plays? Did you compete (like forensics or something)? Do you have classes on your transcript that go with Theater? Do you have an adviser that will crank out an awesome recommendation? It isn’t the quantity of ECs, the the quality. </p>

<p>On a side note, I wouldn’t comment on the limited clubs in your school in your areas of interest to a college you intended to attend. In my school, granted we are small and pretty new, they encourage u to start clubs. It shows leadership and initiative. </p>

<p>Low grades can be a bummer, especially for the smart kids who just don’t do well in some areas, but a B average is good. If you did well on the APs, it can show that you are very good when you are in your zone. A 3.0 or above can get you into a quality college or university, even if it doesn’t turn out to be Wake Forest. A 27 on the ACT isn’t the best by a long shot, but it’s above average (in general, not sure about Wake’s average). Is there an upward trend in your GPA? That would indicate to schools that you are getting back on track. </p>

<p>If you can, I would list family members who went to wake. It might help. Better than nothing, and sometimes it can pull in scholarship. </p>

<p>I would find some safeties (financial and academic), because you never know. I believe there are many colleges that will fit any given student, so look around a bit. That being said, look here:
[Wake</a> Forest University Overview - CollegeData College Profile](<a href=“http://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg01_tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=1575]Wake”>http://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg01_tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=1575)</p>

<p>Your stats are a little below average, but they aren’t the “low” section in the graph. That means that getting in is doable! </p>

<p>If I were you, I’d really put your mind on essays (they show how you will fit in the college) and interview if you can. Since you are in theater, your speaking and communication skills will probably impress admissions and show you are a serious candidate.</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

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<p>27 composite is just under their average of 28-32. I do believe Wake Forest is test optional and if you feel it is hurting you, just don’t send it in!</p>

<p>I think you have a very good chance at Wake Forest. Your GPA is actually not too bad and mentioning about your unfortunate circumstances in your high school years will surely sway things in your favor. I have not checked WF on the common app, but many colleges do allow you to write in any relation to the university you might have, and your aunt/uncle can certainly be mentioned.</p>

<p>Your parents not having college degrees is another strong hook to top schools and I strongly believe it will make you further competitive.</p>

<p>The thing about Wake Forest is that they have a mandatory (I believe) interview and have more essays than any other college I’ve researched. You’ve probably heard this often, but you need to answer those well!</p>

<p>THE BOTTOM LINE:
You have very good chances, in my opinion, if you highlight:
-you are a first-generation college student
-you have some WF relation
-your unfortunate circumstance (and your resilience)</p>

<p>and ED-ing should help you even further!</p>

<p>My final advice is reiterating, slave over your essays and write from the heart. That’s all you need. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>honestly, i hope you don’t get in…it would be a blessing in disguise. life sucks here. wake forest is a terrible excuse of a university. it’s really more like a social club that has a reputation for “rigorous academics.” There are many better choices, no matter what US NWR or anybody says. Go to duke, chapel hill, UVA, Vanderbilt, or Georgetown. If you don’t get admitted, just transfer…that’s it.</p>

<p>Wake Forest has such a long way to go in order to be recognized as a truly great university. The student body here is simply too regional, too fratty, and honestly too unintelligent.</p>

<p>I wish I hadn’t made the choice I did! Take my advice and go with something BETTER. you didn’t work this hard in HS to throw it away.</p>

<p>-Current WF Student</p>