<p>i just have a question about greek life - is it really as exclusive as i’ve heard? i know someone who goes there and none of her friends got into sororities and they took it really badly</p>
<p>also, how small is each class size? like if someone else from my school goes to wake as well, how often will i see them?</p>
<p>thanks!!</p>
<p>@hsjunior2013 - I am very surprised/saddened to hear that these girls feel excluded from greek life. Rush is a competitive process, but most girls will get into a sorority - getting into your first choice is more difficult. We are getting another new sorority which will hopefully accomodate more girls as well. I would also like to point out that Wake has “delayed” rush, meaning that rush is in the spring instead of the fall. We also have fall rush for sophomores who did not choose a sorority during fall rush (or decided to go through rush after it was already over). </p>
<p>Wake is ~4,500 students, and class sizes depend on the course. Most of my classes have been 15-25 students. A lab or introduction class will have more, an upper-level major-specific course will have less. Since there is a core curriculum, you will have a chance to meet a lot of different people. Also, it is still a pretty small school, so you will see the same faces very often - but you will always be meeting new people too.</p>
<p>does wake forest have any over full classes in big lecture halls or classes were all students do not have a desk?</p>
<p>I’ve never heard of an over full class and certainly have never had one. I’ve had teachers limit class sizes, even with another 10 free desks (I think that’s a bit absurd though)</p>
<p>@zobroward - I am with Wneckid on this one - there are really never any “over full” classes. They are usually capped well before that.</p>
<p>I have only been in one very full class my whole time at Wake. It was about 30 of us crammed into a little room - it was a half semester class. Usually a classroom fits about 40-50 students and is capped at ~30. This leaves extra seats for wait listed students (sometimes) and just general seats so you don’t feel overcrowded. </p>
<p>As for big lecture halls - as a business major I have never had a class in a big lecture hall.</p>
<p>Hi, its me again. I just wanted to know if any of you guys have had experience with the non custodial cas profile being used at Wake Forest for financial aid. My moms EFC is extremely low, compared to my dad’s income (he’s the noncustodial parent). I wanted to know how heavily will his income impact my financial aid award amount? Does anyone have experience with how Wake Forest weighs their financial aid when it comes to non-custodial parents? 
Thanks!!</p>
<p>An acquaintance of mine is an employee at Wake. He mentioned that they are planning on raising undergrad enrollment to about 6,000 in the near future. Any truth to this, and if so, is WFU committed to maintaining smaller classes in the process?</p>
<p>NBC: There has been rising enrollment–the entering freshman class of 2015 last year was the largest class ever. BUT, from what I have heard, Wake Forest capped enrollment at 4,800–about where it will be when the sophomores now are seniors. </p>
<p>However, I have heard rumors about raising that cap, though that’s just rumors. I’ve heard inklings that WFU is trying to be more like Vandy or Duke in size and influence (which I’m somewhat disappointed to see). Again, I don’t have any basis in fact for this–just hearsay.</p>
<p>@Smileforcma: Unfortunately, I do not know about this facet of financial aid. If you cannot find your answer on here, I would definitely suggest calling the school for more information. </p>
<p>@NBC1993: Hi - Yes, Wake is actually trying to essentially double in size over the next 30 or so years. Yes, they are committed to maintaining the current class sizes. They are in the process of building a new business school building, which would free up more space on the main quad. They are also building several new dorms. It is important to note that “near future” will probably not affect you guys too much - it is a gradual process. I can’t locate the link right now, but Wake posted a video of their plans for the next (IIRC) 30 or so years. It includes a blue print of the “future campus”. If I find it, I’ll put it up. </p>
<p>SUMMARY: When you attend, if you get in & choose to attend, Wake will not look very different than it does now over your four years there. However, if you go back to visit in 10-30 years as an alum, it will most likely be a bigger school than it is now.</p>
<p>Hi, thanks for your responses! I’m just an incoming freshman, but I think I can help.</p>
<p>@Smileforcma: Wake takes into account your noncustodial parent’s forms, but if that parent decides not to pay/assist, you can, with evidence, make a formal appeal to the Financial Aids Committee.</p>
<p>Also, I talked to an alum who said that WFU calculated that it can run most efficiently with 4800 undergraduate students. The change will be gradual, and, as far as he knows, there are no plans to increase the number much beyond 4800.</p>
<p>Pinkcupcake~you seem to know a lot about the process of applying to WF. My daughter submitted on July 6th and we have not heard yet…it’s over five weeks. Also in NJ so not sure if mail is a factor. Called and was told the app is complete. Any thoughts? Ty!</p>
<p>For anyone interested:</p>
<p>The expansion plans were originally written in 2009 I believe and are on the WFU website as “Reynolda Campus Master Plan”. However, last year, they published a new master plan which was easier to read and understand. Still looking for that.</p>
<p>Also, I was unable to answer @NJerseyGirl’s question via PM. If anyone else has a response, please let us know :)</p>
<p>HI Pink and Wneckid99,
D. is moving in this coming week. Is there any benefit to arriving on campus a bit later than 8AM to let the first “wave” get through? or is it steady, heavy traffic all day? Heading for Bostwick…better to come in off University?
Any move-in day advice is appreciate!</p>
<p>@katdan2003 - </p>
<p>It’s steady & heavy throughout most of the day, I think. I would recommend getting there early, especially for Bostwick since the rooms can be customized in more ways (for example, beds in Bostwick may be bunked or lofted or both placed on the floor, depending on the size of the room, so getting there early is a good idea).</p>
<p>Wake has students help you move things as well, so there will probably not be a shortage of help on campus.</p>
<p>And I would come in University. Honestly, either entrance will work but University one is probably less traffic.</p>
<p>Hello everyone, I plan on applying to Wake this September and I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what they think wake weighs the most and if being a minority has any impact on the admissions decision. Thanks</p>
<p>@Jamerdon: </p>
<p>Hi! I think that Wake probably weighs your essays & high school GPA/class rank the most. They will definitely look at your test scores if you send them in, as well. The interview is also factored in, although I think that as long as you are professional your interview will be just fine. I would venture to say that 1) GPA and 2) Essays are the most important factors although this could be inaccurate. </p>
<p>Being an interesting person in any way will help you at a small school, as each person’s particular experiences are weighed more heavily than they would be at smaller schools. Wake is looking to diversify itself further. I would say that being a URM would possibly help, but it isn’t a make-or-break by annnnyyy means. </p>
<p>Best of luck with your application!</p>