Chance to Get In From Just Academics

shaneomac9122
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:58:07 +0000

I’m a junior right now, and I wanted to know if people can get into Wake from basically just academics. Like, say:


4.05 weighted GPA
Ranked about 40/540 (~7%) at a competitive public HS
SAT Reasoning Math = 760, Critical Reading = 680, Writing = 720
32/33 ACT (w/ Writing)
5 honors classes, 2 AP’s (probably 4’s on both test this May)


Other things:


Barely any E.C.'s, and I mean BARELY (I have a job, and a 60+ minute commute to school everyday)
Good recommendations
Excellent writing skills (essays)
About 150-200 hours of community service by the time I graduate


I guess what I’m really asking is: does Wake admit people for academics alone (basically)? From what I have been reading, it seems like not too much emphasis is placed on testing, and the interview (?) is more important than grades. Any help would be appreciated…

P.S. - I’m out-of-state and would apply for financial aid.