United States · Winston-Salem, NC
Wake Forest University
Small classes, test-optional pioneer.
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Admission at Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University admits about 21% of applicants, which makes it highly selective. Admission is holistic: four years of transcript and course rigor first, then essays and activities, then recommendations and test scores. A strong transcript with rigor in your intended field and specific, personal essays put a well-prepared applicant in range.
GCC applicants: international curricula (IB, American Diploma with APs, A-levels) are read in their own terms. English proficiency tests are usually waived for English-medium schools; check the university's waiver rule. Saudi students on a Ministry scholarship should confirm the programme is on the approved list before applying Early Decision.
Wake Forest University supplemental essays, 2026-27
- Why Wake Forest?100 words
Why have you decided to apply to Wake Forest? Share with us anything that has made you interested in our institution.
- Five books list (optional)
List five books you have read that intrigued you.
- Intellectual curiosity (optional)150 words
Tell us what piques your intellectual curiosity or has helped you understand the world's complexity. This can include a work you've read, a project you've completed for a class, and even co-curricular activities in which you have been involved.
- Maya Angelou quote (optional)300 words
Dr. Maya Angelou, renowned author, poet, civil-rights activist, and former Wake Forest University Reynolds Professor of American Studies, inspired others to celebrate their identities and to honor each person's dignity. Choose one of Dr. Angelou's powerful quotes. How does this quote relate to your lived experience or reflect how you plan to contribute to the Wake Forest community?
- Top Ten list (optional)
Give us your Top Ten list. (The choice of theme is yours.)
Every US applicant also writes the Common App personal statement: 650 words, seven prompts. Admitify's coach reads drafts line by line and never writes for the student.
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Business · Biology / Pre-med · Liberal Arts
Data verified September 2026. Universities change requirements each cycle; confirm on wfu.edu before you apply. Spotted a change? Tell us.