<p>got my defer letter today o;</p>
<p>male from MA
3.05 uw/ school has no w gpa and does not rank
2240 - 720c 760m 760w
sat II math 1 - 730</p>
<p>wake said they wanted to see my first semester grades, which worries me because when i applied ED in december, i sent my transcript with 1st quarter grades! i had all A's except for one B+...</p>
<p>is there anything i can do except wait?</p>
<p>Yes, you can make sure that Wake knows that you really want to attend, that it is your first choice (if that is in fact true), also have another another rec. sent in that demonstrates that you are still going strong- best of luck.</p>
<p>Yah, it seems like your GPA is the hooking point, and they want to see what you finished the 1st semester (or through this far) as/how well you did.</p>
<p>To highoffyou:</p>
<p>Something similar happened to my daughter with credentials much like your own, lots of community service, sports, and a genuine interest in the university. He applied ED and got deferred.</p>
<p>Perusing this site, I did see several posts by applicants with much lower stats, test scores, eCs, etc. who got admitted ED. Possibly they were from underrepresented states or international applicants - which my daughter is not.</p>
<p>Other posters gave you some good suggestions if you want to pursue WFU, but we are taking a different approach. There are too many great schools out there and honestly, why wait around for this one school? I’m sure you would have contributed greatly to the school community but obviously it’s not quite that simple. Why not consider another school where they truly want you, value you, maybe even give you some scholarship money? </p>
<p>And after some of the things I’ve been reading lately on these threads about WFU and a certain mindset of many of its students, I’m beginning to think THEY did US a favor.</p>
<p>Hold your head high and consider moving on. I’m sure you’ll be very happy wherever you choose - and they will be happy to have you and the myriad of skills you bring! Good luck!</p>
<p>OP applied binding early decision. There is no greater indication that OP truly wants to attend, than a commitment to go no matter what the financial aid package (or lack thereof).</p>
<p>Wake’s loss, I say!</p>