<p>I've read that some schools like to diversify their geographic acceptance pool as much as possible. Is Wake Forest one of those colleges?</p>
<p>For example, I know most of the applications that WF receives are from the East Coast. If a good applicant came along from a state where almost no one typically applies -- would this be considered a hook at WF? If so, and with all else being equal, how much do you think this would increase the odds of acceptance?</p>
<p>if you’re from wyoming, idaho, montana, north dakota, alaska, etc. Then yes.</p>
<p>If you go to private school in Portland, Oregon? Maybe but idk how much it would help you</p>
<p>Agreed on this fact. Most schools try to represent every state, and usually there are less applications from certain states - for example, if you’re from NJ like me, that will not help you at a school like Wake where NJ is the second most represented school. However, I’ve never met someone from ND at Wake - that might help your chances. </p>
<p>I would consider it helpful but not the be-all end-all of one’s admission to the school. Best of luck.</p>
<p>The key word is “good applicant”. I imagine it would be a positive consideration, but it would make no difference if you are unqualified. At many colleges, there is a large pool of students who are not clear-cut admits. If this was the case, it may push you over to an acceptance.</p>