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Wake Forest average SAT score?

Hi fellow juniors! I'm interested in applying to Wake Forest University and I've been trying to figure out what SAT scores they typically look for in applicants. Anyone has an idea of their average or median SAT score for accepted students? Thanks in advance!

8 months ago

Hi there! The average SAT score of accepted students at Wake Forest University is usually around a 1480.

Keep in mind that scoring at or above this number does not guarantee admission, and being below it does not automatically mean you will be rejected, as Wake Forest takes many factors into account while making their admissions decisions, including grades, extracurriculars, essays, and teacher recommendations. However, a competitive SAT score can certainly strengthen your application.

If you're looking for tips on how to strengthen your overall application, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle Wake Forest's school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-wake-forest-university-essays/. After all, many Wake Forest applicants have strong academic credentials, so it's often other, more subjective factors, like the essay, that admissions officers rely on when deciding between two compelling candidates.

Finally, it is worth noting that Wake Forest is officially test-optional, so technically you don't have to submit your SAT score. However, there are many instances in which doing so would likely still be a good idea. For detailed guidance on how to tackle test-optional policies, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional

Good luck with your college application process!

8 months ago

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