2014-2015 Wake Forest University Application Thread

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Accepted Applicants: How long did it take admissions to let you know they received your deposit? I sent mine in a week and a half ago (last Tues) and have not heard anything. They also haven't cashed the check (but that isn't all that surprising).
 
singergirl18 said:
Accepted Applicants: How long did it take admissions to let you know they received your deposit? I sent mine in a week and a half ago (last Tues) and have not heard anything. They also haven't cashed the check (but that isn't all that surprising).
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I believe that I received a paper confirmation via regular mail about a month after I sent my deposit in (which sounds like a long time, but I think the delay was caused by the holidays). I also checked my status through the online portal, and within a week or so it had been changed to "We have received your acceptance and the required holding fee." - or something to that effect lol.
 
lemmym said:
I believe that I received a paper confirmation via regular mail about a month after I sent my deposit in (which sounds like a long time, but I think the delay was caused by the holidays). I also checked my status through the online portal, and within a week or so it had been changed to "We have received your acceptance and the required holding fee." - or something to that effect lol.
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Just checked mine and it says that too! Thanks so much!
 
Wait listed today, sad but still in the running! Anyone know how many rejections actually get sent out post-interview or is it just few acceptances and everyone else is wait listed? I'm just curious how big the wait list pool would be. Thanks!!
 
II just now! IS, complete since mid-September, sent an update 8 days ago. Seems like they're really looking for students who have specifically expressed in attending WF. They had openings as early as next week, I'm not sure exactly when their interview season ends but there's definitely still plenty of opportunities!
 
Inventor of Post-Its said:
II just now! IS, complete since mid-September, sent an update 8 days ago. Seems like they're really looking for students who have specifically expressed in attending WF. They had openings as early as next week, I'm not sure exactly when their interview season ends but there's definitely still plenty of opportunities!
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Do you mind sharing stats? After 2 updates I'm hoping for an II sometime soon! :/
 
Mentos9 said:
Wait listed today, sad but still in the running! Anyone know how many rejections actually get sent out post-interview or is it just few acceptances and everyone else is wait listed? I'm just curious how big the wait list pool would be. Thanks!!
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Waitlisted as well.
 
What's the structure of the actual interview? How many, open/closed file, traditional/MMI?
 
schiffbased said:
What's the structure of the actual interview? How many, open/closed file, traditional/MMI?
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Prepare to be blown away (in the best way possible.) Everyone is so friendly and informational. I had trouble finding the admissions dept so I would suggest arriving early. The lady at the information desk was very nice and able to help. Don't be afraid to ask for directions. The three interviews are very conversational and low stress. The students who take you on the tour answer all your questions very well. You will be very impressed with the opportunities at Wake Forest.
 
JoeT said:
I just wrote them an email and told them to "Wake up" and give me an II. HAHAHAHAHA

I'll see myself out.
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I'm glad someone stuck it to the man! :poke: lol

On a more serious note, I wonder if an LOI could be beneficial in getting a last-minute II. Has anyone sent in a LOI?
 
I sent one at the beginning of January and got an II the next day. I don't know if that was coincidence or if the letter made a difference but I would say regardless, it doesn't hurt to write a letter.
 
mdblues said:
I sent one at the beginning of January and got an II the next day. I don't know if that was coincidence or if the letter made a difference but I would say regardless, it doesn't hurt to write a letter.
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If you don't mind me asking, did you just send it to the admissions email? And how did you go about writing it?

"Hi,
I'm particularly interested in attending Wake Forest for medical school because. . . " ?

I'm not really to sure where to start lol
 
fingerscrossedpremed said:
If you don't mind me asking, did you just send it to the admissions email? And how did you go about writing it?

"Hi,
I'm particularly interested in attending Wake Forest for medical school because. . . " ?

I'm not really to sure where to start lol
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That's almost exactly what I wrote actually haha and yes, I emailed it to the admissions email that's listed on the website. Let me know if you have any other questions!
 
Did you guys get an email or an actual letter?
 
Anybody had an interview today that was cancelled due to weather? Just wondering, bc mine is tomorrow.
 
Anybody know when financial aid packages are released if we have already filled out all the need based stuff?
 
So, I hate to be so desperately hanging onto some shred of dignity like this but... I like to imagine that making it this far in the cycle w/out word means that the adcom is holding my app in one hand and someone else's in the other saying "They are both so perfect but we can only choose one for an interview..." Does anyone think this even remotely resembles the truth? Could it be that they haven't even reviewed some of the apps yet?
 
FutureMDJP said:
Anybody had an interview today that was cancelled due to weather? Just wondering, bc mine is tomorrow.
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Current student: I got an email that interviews for Tuesday (today) were cancelled. They just sent us the email as an FYI for students planning on giving tours or meeting applicants for lunch. There was no mention of canceling tomorrow's, and the weather seems fine, so I wouldn't expect yours would be cancelled. Good luck!
 
Willy38 said:
Anybody know when financial aid packages are released if we have already filled out all the need based stuff?
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Not until April, if memory serves. Check last year's thread to confirm that but I wanna say it was April 9th or 15th or something.
 
Hey, did any accepted students get notification last Friday about the Certiphi background check? I'm not sure if it is for Wake, or if for a school I haven't heard back from yet.
 
ElizaMD88 said:
So, I hate to be so desperately hanging onto some shred of dignity like this but... I like to imagine that making it this far in the cycle w/out word means that the adcom is holding my app in one hand and someone else's in the other saying "They are both so perfect but we can only choose one for an interview..." Does anyone think this even remotely resembles the truth? Could it be that they haven't even reviewed some of the apps yet?
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I have absolutely NO IDEA but I'd imagine that they are deciding between applicants for a limited number of remaining interview openings. With a 12/15 application deadline, they have most likely passed over each application at least one time.
 
Pedsmdplease said:
Hey, did any accepted students get notification last Friday about the Certiphi background check? I'm not sure if it is for Wake, or if for a school I haven't heard back from yet.
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Can schools send background checks pre-interview and decision?
 
rugger4 said:
Can schools send background checks pre-interview and decision?
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I believe so. I didn't get notification of a background check before my Wake acceptance, but the Certiphi email said this:

"You have received this email because you have been waitlisted or conditionally accepted by one or more of the medical schools participating in the AAMC-facilitated program for performing criminal background checks on conditionally accepted applicants and waiting list applicants."

Of the places I interviewed, only Wake and one other (haven't gotten a decision yet from it post-interview) do the Certiphi background checks, so I'm trying to figure out if a decision for the other school is coming soon or if the background check is being done after the fact for Wake.
 
ElizaMD88 said:
So, I hate to be so desperately hanging onto some shred of dignity like this but... I like to imagine that making it this far in the cycle w/out word means that the adcom is holding my app in one hand and someone else's in the other saying "They are both so perfect but we can only choose one for an interview..." Does anyone think this even remotely resembles the truth? Could it be that they haven't even reviewed some of the apps yet?
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I think it's more like it's last call at the bar and most of the good looking people are already gone and wakes trying to decide who they won't regret in the morning.
 
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