<p>Hi Everyone,</p>
<p>I was wondering if anyone could offer insight on how the Rolling ED system works at Wake, as well as the SAT/ACT optional program. </p>
<p>1) If one submits an application at the beginning of their Senior year, let's say September or October, could they receive an admissions decision in a month after that? - or does the committee wait until all ED apps are received? I guess I am a little confused on how the "rolling" process for ED works.</p>
<p>2) Could anyone explain the SAT/ACT optional program? Are there any recommendations for applicants not submitting? - (i.e. Have an interview, etc.) Also, are there many ED applicants that do not submit test scores?</p>
<p>3) Lastly, could any current students, or anyone knowledgeable, offer insight on grads of Wake Forest having "low GPA's"? I know that maintaining a decent GPA is not necessarily on many applicants minds, but for those who aspire to attend graduate school (where UGPA is a key factor in admission) it may be something to think about. Is their a significant "grade deflation" at Wake, or is it rumor? - Is it anything that would prevent, or make it extremely difficult, for a Wake grad to attend a top grad school?</p>
<p>Thank you!!!</p>
<p>Addressing your rollong ED question - answers arrive in 4-8 weks - depending on the time of year. I know one girl who applied ED in August - she was denied - heard in October. Another girl who was very strong - applied in October - accepted in December. Also had a few who applied in December - they received results in February and March. So, the time frame varied.</p>
<p>Everyone is recommended to interview - whether or not you are submitting test scores. They have several interview options - on campus, Skype, etc.</p>
<p>I applied ED in October and heard of my acceptance exactly one month later. I also did not submit any SAT/ACT scores. However, I have a really high GPA. As far as scores go I emailed the woman who interviewed me before applied and this is what she said relating to scores: "Submitting your test scores is completely up to you; there will be no penalty for not submitting but if you do choose to submit, we will evaluate them.* The middle 50% of our students scored between a 1280-1400 on the Math and Critical Reading sections of the SAT and between a* 28-32 on the ACT. <em>These ranges may help you to determine if your scores are competitive or not.</em> We use these scores as just one component in a very holist approach to the review process.* We always put more emphasis on how successful a student has been over the course of four years rather than in four hours on a Saturday morning.* In other words, the strength of your curriculum, your GPA and class rank are going to carry more weight than your test scores.* I hope that this answers your question. "</p>
<p>As for your question about Wake Forest having low GPAs, from what I’ve heard you have to work hard but a good GPA is definitely do-able.</p>
<p>If you really love wake I would apply ED (it’s usually easier to get accepted). That’s what I did and I have not regretted it once. Good luck to you</p>
<p>Thank you rockvillemom and Carolina91 for your input! I’m considering ED, if not then definitely RD. If I am in their most recent 50%, then I will submit. I value Wake’s courage to be the first top Nat’l University to adopt such a policy. Btw: Congrats on your acceptance Carolina91!!!</p>