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About Interviews

We write to share some insight – and additional advice – about the opportunity to complete an interview. If you have not already, we invite you to review our website and our blog for more information about virtual and video interviews, as well as the […]


Interview Advice!

At Wake Forest University, we want you to learn about this remarkable place, filled with incredibly talented people who want to engage with the world in impactful ways. And we want to learn about you too, your incredible talents, and the ways you seek to […]


Interview Requests Closed

Now that November 17 has come and gone, we have officially closed out requests for interviews, but please don’t worry! If you are a high-school senior who has applied to Wake Forest, you may record a two-to-three-minute video responding to our prompt about current events. For […]

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Advice for Video-Submission Option

Following is some advice for submitting a video to Wake Forest University Admissions. Although the video example farther below uses the 2021 video prompt – and not the 2023 prompt options (which are written out right below this introduction) – the guidance given herein is […]


Interview Availability: Fall Update

Interview season has concluded for the Class of 2025. We know that we were not able to meet with every applicant. If you were unable to schedule an interview, don’t worry. Wake Forest will offer admission to a great number of students who have not […]

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Interview Availability: Fall Update

As many of you have discovered, all webcam appointments are booked through the remainder of October. We know that we will not meet with every applicant. We were able to schedule most interview requests that we received from May 1 through early October, yet continuing […]

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Wake Forest: Creative Connecting

At Wake Forest University, we value creative thinking. Today, in a world that has changed profoundly, we prize creativity more than ever. Now in Admissions, it’s our time to get creative. While we’re disappointed not to be hosting campus visits at present, we’re excited to […]


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