Questions about applying this summer...

I quickly looked at their website so maybe I’m missing something, but let’s say their application is available in June, but the common app is available in Aug how does that work? I assume you are required to fill out both apps? Also, in terms of interviewing can you apply ED and then have an interview? I’m just wondering whether D can apply early in the summer before she goes away this summer. Final question is do any of you know when you get a decision back if you apply ED in the summer? Thank you so much for any help.

You don’t have to do both applications. The application on their website means an application to the school in general. It would just link you to Common App and other methods to apply. So don’t worry about that.

You should sign up for an interview as soon as possible. It’s not required but their windows fill up fast.

Application opens up in June.

Don’t know about that last question. Hopefully someone else can help.

According to last year’s thread, the earliest acceptance mentioned was on July 14th.

http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/wake-forest-university/1996768-early-decision-class-of-2022.html

Thank you so much @scholardad

Check with your daughters high school to see if they will send transcripts and letters of recommendation in the summer. They won’t review the application until everything is received. Sign up early for an interview as they fill up quickly. Should hear back about 4 weeks after all items are received.

Does anyone know if the common app supplements/questions will be the same as the ones on the website?

Wake Forest will accept one of the three application available, The Wake Forest Application, for freshmen (domestic and international) applicants only; The Common Application, for freshmen (domestic and international) and transfer applicants or The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success Application, for freshmen (domestic) applicants only.

You only need to fill out one.

If you are a freshman (domestic or international) applying ED this summer, the only application that fits at this time is The Wake Forest Application.

From the website: “Fall 2019 Early Decision applicants – you must use a 2019 application to apply to Wake Forest. The 2019 Wake Forest application is now available. The 2019 Common Application will be available August 1. The 2019 Coalition Application will by available September 1.”

The Wake Forest specific questions are the same on the Common App. The Common App may add additional questions that are not on the Wake Forest Application.

Good Luck to all!

Not all of them, but my recollection is different from the poster’s above. My son did not apply early so he had the choice of using the Common App or Wake’s App. He chose the Common App because, if I recall, there was an additional question or 2 on the Wake App that he did not want to answer. Good luck!

Can anyone tell me if you are supposed to receive a confirmation, via email, that your application is complete? The application website says that all items have been received, but was wondering if we are supposed to receive some sort of notice that admissions is reviewing it. Thanks.

I used the Wake App and received a confirmation email from the admissions office immediately after I submitted my application.

Wakeapp, thanks. We did recieve an email as well after it was originally submitted, but the status page showed that the HS School and teacher recommendation were still needed. Now that that has been completed do we recieve another email saying they have everything to start reviewing the app or is that it (just the status page showing everything was recieved)?

I think just the status page.