<p>1) I think it depends on how strong your short answers/service is and how poor your GPA/SAT’s are. My GPA was not very good (93.4) weighted with mostly honors/5 AP classes, but I did have an extreme upward trend: (93~, 92~, 95.5~, 98~). My SAT’s weren’t amazing either, 1320 with a 660 writing, so you definately have to be in the ballpark for those areas. They are very service orientated, and although I didn’t send out my application until October I started my essays during the summer and had them reviewed by fellow CCers, my principle (a Wake Alumni), my English teachers, etc. </p>
<p>2) I think in this article, that is being taken out of context. It’s certainly not going to hurt you, but athletics is pretty ordinary EC’s as well as NHS and Key Club. My EC’s weren’t that interesting, but I did start a drive to send back-to-school supplies to Antigua, had a small eBay business, held a full time job since I was 14.</p>
<p>3) This is where I think I was viewed as a strong applicant. I visited Wake Forest during the summer before my Junior Year, and before my Senior year when I also interviewed. I told them they were my #1 choice by applying single choice early decision (which can be done as early as Junior Year graduation). This means you apply early against a smaller number of applicants, which should work in your favor. You are bound to attend Wake if they accept you. I also wrote a letter explaining my desire to attend Wake Forest and explained some of the flaws on my application. I also sent in additional letters of recommendation from my priest.</p>
<p>4) You can check out their factbook to see geographical diversity:
<a href=“Home - Office of Institutional Research”>Home - Office of Institutional Research;
<p>Good luck 
I’d be happy to answer any more questions.</p>