2014-2015 Wake Forest University Application Thread

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yorkielover2014 said:
Got an email saying that my application was received but I was verified weeks ago. No secondary yet. Did everyone who got a secondary get an email like this?
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Yep, just got it, was verified early July. Checking the status of my app I get:

Your primary application from AMCAS has been received. It is being evaluated and you will be sent an e-mail notification of your status within 1-2 weeks.
 
I got the same thing. Damn, I was really hoping for the secondary… but at least now I know my application didn't get lost. I was starting to wonder.
 
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felixbyu said:
No, I haven't heard anything back from wake forest.. I almost forgot that I applied to this school..
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I'm wondering if LORs have to be added to your AMCAS app before they will send the application received email? I was verified 6/26, but my committee letter took some time and was just added yesterday. Got the complete email today, not sure if coincidence or not, just a theory!

ps--long time troller, first time poster...applying here OOS 🙂
 
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peanutbutterdaisy said:
I'm wondering if LORs have to be added to your AMCAS app before they will send the application received email? I was verified 6/26, but my committee letter took some time and was just added yesterday. Got the complete email today, not sure if coincidence or not just a theory!

ps--long time troller, first time poster...applying here OOS 🙂
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You're probably right. My school said letters weren't expected until late August so I'm side eying them the most right now... ughhh I just want II's and secondaries!!! D:
 
How long did it take you guys to get a complete e-mail? Submitted on Monday but haven't heard anything yet.
 
theeraser said:
How long did it take you guys to get a complete e-mail? Submitted on Monday but haven't heard anything yet.
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I'm just getting the aforementioned email today, and I sent in my verified primary to them 15 days ago.
 
That competancy question seems like such a hassle, for both us and the committee...
 
I also got the email saying that they received my app. Still no secondary though. Is this a bad sign?
 
did you get an email? or just checked your status?
 
I've really been struggling with similar essays on the same secondary. Starting to feel like I don't have very many interesting aspects or experiences that set me apart from others. Kinda thought the unique challenges and obstacles I've overcome are what has made me diverse, so I'm unsure of how to go about answering both of these essays...
 
confusedhokie said:
I've really been struggling with similar essays on the same secondary. Starting to feel like I don't have very many interesting aspects or experiences that set me apart from others. Kinda thought the unique challenges and obstacles I've overcome are what has made me diverse, so I'm unsure of how to go about answering both of these essays...
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-- it's not the obstacles or experiences you have that set you apart, it's what you've learned from them and how they've made you grow. that's who you are and that's what they want to see.
 
I got a secondary yesterday!! I was very surprised. Stats are:
-3.75 GPA
-3.53 BCPM
-26 MCAT
I think maybe the fact that I have a pending publication maybe had something to do with it? Tons of research and shadow and volunteer experience. I'm not sure? I was very surprised though. OOS and expected to immediately be rejected.
 
peanut91mm said:
I got a secondary yesterday!! I was very surprised. Stats are:
-3.75 GPA
-3.53 BCPM
-26 MCAT
I think maybe the fact that I have a pending publication maybe had something to do with it? Tons of research and shadow and volunteer experience. I'm not sure? I was very surprised though. OOS and expected to immediately be rejected.
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Congratulations!
 
Anyone else having trouble getting onto the secondary portal?
 
I got the "application received" email on thursday yet havent received a secondary... Stats are right around/above wakes medians... are they still sending out secondaries for this batch of applications?
 
peytcram said:
I got the "application received" email on thursday yet havent received a secondary... Stats are right around/above wakes medians... are they still sending out secondaries for this batch of applications?
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I received that email Thursday and haven't gotten a secondary either. From earlier posts it looks like it takes 3 to 4 business days after the application received email to get a secondary.
 
nvm called their office got an answer!
 
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having a difficult time meeting the word count.. my essays are only ~250 words each.. i guess doing unc's very short word requirement rubbed off and made me very succinct, lol.. i'm submitting my secondary today. good luck all!
 
Warrenc said:
having a difficult time meeting the word count.. my essays are only ~250 words each.. i guess doing unc's very short word requirement rubbed off and made me very succinct, lol.. i'm submitting my secondary today. good luck all!
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Don't worry about it; their application readers will probably thank you. It says "400 words or less."

In other news, I FINALLY got the secondary today! Submitted. 🙂
 
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Applying here OOS. 3.5 cGPA 3.33 sGPA, 30 (11/9/10) MCAT. Great LOR's/EC's. I hope I have a chance.
 
In the third required essay it states " Do not duplicate information provided elsewhere in the secondary application or in your AMCAS personal statement". I mentioned in my personal statement that I was an engineering major and briefly mentioned an internship and I was wondering if using my engineering background to answer that question would be duplicating information?
 
msh225 said:
In the third required essay it states " Do not duplicate information provided elsewhere in the secondary application or in your AMCAS personal statement". I mentioned in my personal statement that I was an engineering major and briefly mentioned an internship and I was wondering if using my engineering background to answer that question would be duplicating information?
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You know you only have to do two, right?
 
msh225 said:
Yea, but I think my answer to that question is much stronger than why I would bring diversity to the class.
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Yeah man, I talked about being a Physics major for that question and I think it came out well. I say go for it, as long as you're talking about details that really haven't come to light anywhere else in your application.
 
Saxappeal1 said:
Applying here OOS. 3.5 cGPA 3.33 sGPA, 30 (11/9/10) MCAT. Great LOR's/EC's. I hope I have a chance.
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I also applied here! Looks like we might be bumping into each other on the interview trial...

And btw, did anyone answer all 3 of the required questions? It says we need to answer at least 2, so I answered all 3 since I felt I had good answers for all of them.
 
Sean Lee said:
I also applied here! Looks like we might be bumping into each other on the interview trial...

And btw, did anyone answer all 3 of the required questions? It says we need to answer at least 2, so I answered all 3 since I felt I had good answers for all of them.
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I only did 2 :S
 
I did all three because, like you, I felt like I had good answers for all three.
 
lilypond147 said:
I did all three because, like you, I felt like I had good answers for all three.
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Granted, it was mostly copying/pasting responses from other secondary prompts. But I feel most of us do that!
 
theeraser said:
How long did it take you guys to get a complete e-mail? Submitted on Monday but haven't heard anything yet.
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By complete do you mean after submitting secondary? I sent my secondary two weeks ago and still no complete email. Does anyone know if there is a status check website?

Ginred said:
"Complete" email received
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When did you submit your secondary?

Bacillus subtilis said:
Submitted my secondary within the 3 week deadline...😉:whistle:
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Did you get an email saying your application is complete?
 
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