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We Have Some Questions for You.

List five books you’ve read that have intrigued you. Then, explain how a book you’ve read has helped you to understand the world’s complexity (limit: 150 words). What piques your intellectual curiosity, and why (limit: 150 words)? Give us your Top Ten list. (The choice […]


The Story of You.

We went test-optional more than a decade ago, so we know options work. That’s why Wake Forest Admissions wants to give you even more. You know you best, so you’ll decide the best way to tell us the story of you. This year’s application will […]


Admissions Update

Thank you for your patience awaiting the release of undergraduate admissions decisions from Wake Forest University. We know that students are eager to learn of their decision, which we plan to release shortly. This year’s application review and selection process was unlike any other, notably […]


Happy Holidays and Final Application Instructions!

December 23 is the final day the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be open in 2020. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021. Collectively, we are all looking forward to spending extended time with our families before the application review season begins. While applying […]


We’re Here for You.

We know you’re living through a pandemic right now and your high-school experience may be very different. Wake Forest Admissions is here to help you. We have been test-optional for ten years. You are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores to us. The […]


Wait-List Update

The Admissions Committee is currently reviewing active wait-list applications and making offers to select students. We anticipate this first round of wait-list offers to be communicated to students by Friday, April 24, 2020. We will continue to closely monitor enrollment, make additional offers as needed, and post updates […]


Important Information on our Wait List Process

March 23, 2020 by Kevin Pittard By now, many of you have received your decision letter from us stating that you have been offered a place on our wait list. We understand that being a member of the Wake Forest University Class of 2024 is a goal for so many […]


Take a Deep Breath…

While applying to college is necessary and a touch stressful, we hope that you are able to find the time in these early days of the new year to clear your head and wander about for a bit. Spend time with family and friends. Go outside! Read a book […]


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