Wake Forest- chance me!

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I am just now becoming interested in Wake Forest because I previously assumed I could not get in. I am worried that it is a little late to be applying. Please take a look at my stats and let me know of your opnion

  • senior from SC
  • GPA is a 3.8 out of 4
  • SAT superscore is 1400
  • did not send ACT because I only took it once and it was not very good
  • 7 AP classes by the end of my senior year
  • Varsity Cross Country since freshman year but I stopped this year to acccept a job at a Catholic School extended care program
  • I also did Varisty Track for two years
  • member of National Honors Society and Key Club, They are both very service oriented
  • High School Scholar and an AP Scholar
  • member of Cultural Awareness Club
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@awats9, None of us really know what your chances are regarding getting accepted to Wake. I do know this: if you want to attend Wake Forest you have to apply. Again if you want to attend Wake you should demonstrate your interest by visiting Wake and taking their tour. You can not interview with Wake’s admission’s office (that time has passed), but there are people that have been accepted without being interviewed. You can make yourself stand out in how you answer Wakes essays. Here are some factors for you to consider about your chances: the 4 common factors of admitted Wake students I have noticed are: high GPA, top 10% or higher class rank, good Interview (you missed the interview time, but as I said people do get accepted without an interview) and the applicant shows interest in Wake (other than just applying).

Last year 89% of Wake’s admitted class were in the top 10% of their high school class. Most, but not all
interviewed with Wake and demonstrated interest in Wake (usually by taking a tour of the campus).

Again if you want to attend Wake you have to apply to Wake. Once you apply, let the “chips fall” where they fall. I wish I could have been more helpful. Good luck in your search for a college.

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@awats9
The only way you’ll know is by applying. That being said, you seem like you have a shot. I assume that’s new SAT (sorry I never took sat only act). When I look at conversion chart that is about equivalent to a 30 which isn’t bad. Your leadership roles are lacking a bit but GPA is solid. It’s worth a shot, but I would focus on essay/supplements and securing fantastic recommendations. Also you need to demonstrate interest. Good luck!