I'm trying to decide whether to apply to Wake Forest University under regular decision. Can anyone share any stats about recent regular decision admissions, like acceptance rate or average GPA?
The comprehensive statistics for this year's regular decision cycle at Wake Forest University have not been fully compiled or published yet. However, I can share some of the statistics from previous cycles to give you a general idea of the admission landscape at Wake Forest.
In the past few years, the acceptance rate for Wake Forest has hovered around 22%, reflecting its competitive nature. Although Wake Forest is test-optional and has been since 2008, the middle 50% SAT score for accepted students has typically ranged from 1390 to 1510 and the ACT composite score ranged from 32 to 34. I should note that these scores represent only a portion of the accepted students, and many successful applicants fall outside these ranges.
As for GPA, Wake Forest doesn't publicize an average GPA for admitted students. However, the school takes a rigorous high school course load into serious consideration, so strong performance in AP, IB, or other advanced courses can bolster your application.
Remember, admissions decisions are based on a holistic review process, which considers multiple factors including extracurricular activities, recommendation letters, and demonstrated interest, among others.
Keep in mind that these are only historical trends, and the numbers for this year could turn out to be different. But I hope this gives you a bit of insight as you're making your decision about applying.
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