My son was just accepted. Applied 9/30, application complete 10/1. Letter dated and postmarked 10/31 received today 11/5.
Applying from Pennsylvania public school
3.902 (W)/ 3.62 (UW)
ACT 33 (34 if superscored)
10 AP classes
Accomplished low brass musician “recruited” by music directors at Wake
Wants to study classics, education or music
He is thrilled to be a Deac
Accepted after a long wait! Applied 8/31, application complete 9/7. Letter dated 10/29, postmarked 10/31, received today 11/5 (FYI did not show up in USPS informed delivery).
Northeast applicant
1500 SAT
6 APs, 8 other honors
So excited! Good luck to everyone waiting!
@Slorg95 Congrats to your son! If he is already in touch with the music dept, I assume he is applying for the Presidential Scholarship in Music, due Nov 15th. Sounds like he’s a great candidate for it.
@UNCCharlotte2023 I haven’t looked back to see your other stats. If you are stellar in a lot of other areas, that may help you out here… They are going to get your scores anyway so one possibility might be to just ‘get in front of it’ by emailing your Regional Admissions Counselor - stating that you are disappointed in your scores… that they are not representative of your consistent track record throughout high school (always reaching high…) Possibly mention if there was something specific that got in the way (was there a family illness or something at home…) I would not ‘blame’ it on anything but only mention it in passing as part of the lesson learned… that you have learned that, no matter the circumstance, you cannot take your eye off the long term goal, etc etc… In other words, accept that you didn’t meet your own expectation, and share with your counselor what / how you have learned from this so that it can be a learning experience that will make you stronger and better prepared when you begin at Wake next fall. Just grab the bull by the horns and show your strength.
@wakedeac2022 yes, absolutely - I won’t let him pass up that much money - we are finishing the Presidential Scholarship audition recording now and will submit this week
@slorg95 My son is a first year Presidential in Theatre. He is really loving Wake so far… He is also in one of the all-male a cappella groups. Most of his theatre friends also pick a second major (he’s also majoring in Communications…) Best wishes to your son in the application / audition process!
I’ve applied ED is there anything I can do in the meantime to boost my chances?
Did you apply for a Presidential Scholarship? http://financialaid.wfu.edu/merit/presidential-scholarships-for-distinguished-achievement/
If you have a special talent you should consider it. My son was told that the scholarship app can help for admissions.
sent application on Oct 20th and no word yet. the waiting is the hardest part.
Has anyone heard?
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I applied ED on November 9, from Massachusetts, I haven’t heard back yet, but I’m not expecting to hear anything soon
I EDed just before the deadline and have yet to hear back, i expect to hear in about two to three more weeks
Never saw the question. Accepted to wake 10/11!
Stats
34 act
4.15 (W) gpa
9 APs by end of senior year
President and founder of two clubs in two honor societies and lots of volunteering, write for local newspaper, and do some other stuff as well
interview went fine, knew my admissions rep since sophomore year by showing TONS of interest (which I think helped a lot) and visited twice
D applied on Nov 14th, ED and got accepted yesterday.
4.2 w gpa
31 ACT
14 AP courses, lot of voluteering in local hospital, and community. Visited college once and have been in constant touch with admission rep for few months.
@kcdude congrats to your D! thats a very fast response. do you live close to WFU?
i also applied ed nov 14 and am anxious to hear back.
Chance me?
4.17 (W) 3.6(uw)
1360 sat
200 volunteer hours (about 50 at baptist hospital)
wrote what I considered good essays, as well as strong recs
13 Ap courses by the end of this year
Above average extras (FBLA president, NHS, etc.)
I appreciate it!
BTW, D is from Florida.
anyone have recent acceptance?
Accepted!!! (received mail package Dec 3rd)
2.72 (uw)
33 ACT
Greenhouse Club Leader/Varsity Athlete/Worked for 3 years/Other clubs + volunteer work
Strong recs
0 APs, 3 Honors throughout HS career