Chance to Get In From Just Academics

rockerguyasj
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:07:58 +0000

WFU is both private and need-blind so OOS status would not matter.

Most top universities like to see 10% and top 5% status, so you have that. Your test scores are excellent, just note that WFU doesn’t consider the Writing portion. Although it is optional, send in your scores anyway because they will definitely help you. The rigor of your classes are kinda weak…only 5 honors and 2 aps? Does your school not offer many honors/ap?

Essays are going to matter a lot, and so does recs, and now the interview. WFU puts some extra emphasis on CS because they are big on service and what not.

I would still say grades are very important (They are not top-30 for nothing) but I think admission is trying to create a more diverse class (diverse in broad terms) and not just people who have good test scores and grades. If you have some sort of passions outside of academics and extra curriculars, I would say to talk about them as a major point in your interviews.

Either way, other than your lack of ECs you are very strong for admissions. I would try to make sure your essays are rockin’ because that help you a lot.