Wake Forest RD Class of 2023

A bit early, but direct any Wake Forest Regular Decision questions here!

Just curious, what date did they release RD decisions last year?

March 23. It varies from year to year, but the intention is to have all applicants notified by April 1.

Is it getting impossible to get in RD? I feel like so many schools are taking over half of their classes during the ED round.

No it is not impossible! My DS got in RD and he didn’t have an interview either. They do take at least half of their class if not more ED so it is tougher RD but not impossible. Best of luck!

If my daughter was deferred early decision and has been out into the regular decision pool, will she still not hear until late March? she recommitted to Wake too.

@lbf did your son get in rd this year? When did he apply? Do decisions all come out at the same time typically or are some offered earlier?

No it wasn’t this year, RD decisions won’t come out until late March

They mail RD all at the same time? I know ED 1 they do at different times I have seen.

ED1 are rolling admissions. ED2 will be mailed by Feb. 15. All RD notifications are mailed via USPS at the same time, usually in late March with an intent for all applicants to be notified by April 1.

Did anyone apply for the presidential scholarship? When do we hear about finalists?

@simona14 My daughter applied for a Presidential scholarship (music). I believe each department has their own schedule of notification and visits/auditions (music vs theater vs dance vs debate, etc). She hasn’t heard anything yet. But, not sure they notify the “no’s”. Also, not sure if they notify by email or USPS. I’m guessing it will be this week or next…because they bring students down in March. Post if you hear anything please!

@mammag I will let you know! I emailed last week and was told that they are still in the evaluation process. They also told me dance auditions (what I applied for) would be February 25th and 26th and decisions would be sent “later this month.” I think in past years it’s been a letter through mail and also signifying that you’re admitted to the school as a whole. Hoping for any news soon! People would have to book a flight pretty last minute at this point…

Does anyone know what percentage of ED1 deferrals are ultimately accepted in RD?

@simona14 thanks for the info! Did they indicate to you whether everyone finds out a yes or no, or whether they only contact those who were invited for auditions? Best of luck to you! I hope you are invited for a dance audition!! I’m a Wake alum…loved the school and would also love for my daughter to attend. Hearing a positive from the music department would be very reassuring!

@mammag it said “We plan to notify dance applicants decisions later this month” so it’s seeming like “yes” and “no” results will be shared. I hope your daughter is a music finalist! Love Wake and wish I had applied ED!

Are decisions also posted on the admissions status page or must students wait for mailing?

@Busch828 Wake usually does everything through regular usps mail.

Thx!!

Did anyone receive an email / Invite to Campus Day in April?