Wake Forest application details?

Is there anyone here that's familiar with the Wake Forest application? I'm feeling a little overwhelmed and I could do with some step-by-step guidance or a breakdown of the process.

Absolutely, I can definitely give you a rundown of the details for the Wake Forest University application.

First, Wake Forest University accepts both the Common Application and the Coalition Application. You can complete and submit either of these applications online. In either application, you need to fill out basic information about yourself, your school, and your family background.

After filling out the general application details, you will find the Wake Forest specific application supplement within the application. This is a series of short answer questions unique to Wake Forest, about things like your intended major, as well as some supplemental essay questions. You can find detailed guidance on how to tackle Wake Forest's school-specific essays on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-wake-forest-university-essays

Secondly, for your academic credentials, Wake Forest requires your high school transcript, so you'll need to coordinate with your high school counselor to have that sent to Wake Forest. Wake Forest is currently test-optional, which means you can choose whether or not to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Do note that Wake Forest is quite a selective institution, and at such schools you generally want to showcase your strengths in as many ways as possible. So, submitting a test score, while not required, is a good idea for many applicants. For a thorough breakdown of how to navigate test-optional policies, you can check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional/

Third, you'll be required to submit at least one letter of recommendation, from a teacher, and a counselor recommendation is also strongly encouraged. These letters give Wake Forest admissions officers an external perspective on your candidacy, which can help them contextualize the achievements showcased elsewhere in your application.

Lastly, Wake Forest requires a $85 application fee, but do note that fee waivers are available if the cost presents a financial hardship. You can learn more about these waivers on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/the-complete-guide-to-fee-waivers-in-the-college-application-process

Then, you simply submit your application! Remember to frequently check your application portal (which you can access after you submit your application) for updates on your application status or if there is anything else you need to submit. Good luck!