Wake Forest C/O 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[GrandJC]

Did anyone else get an email that basically said, your not in but your not out of the race yet?

Yeah, I did as well. Pretty odd but hopefully its good news.

[sucreroux]

Did anyone else get an email that basically said, your not in but your not out of the race yet?

I didn't get an email at all just went under review on 2/9.

[carolinalawyer007]

Anybody know how Wake is when it comes to matching scholarships from peer schools? I sent a reconsideration email after my initial offer was over $10k/year short of other offers I've received from slightly higher ranked peer schools in the same geographic region with the same COA. Wake is my top choice but the difference in $ was definitely disappointing.

[pleadthafif]

When's ASW? I haven't heard anything about it.

[fishpaste1]

I think I've been accepted? Don't want to jinx it, but it says decision rendered on status checker and $32,000 under the scholarship tab. But I haven't received an email or anything yet.. Anybody else experience anything similar?

Edit: Just received the email. I'm in! It'll cost me approximately half as much to go to UNC as it would for Wake, so hopefully they're willing to negotiate some. Still plan on attending one of the Accepted Students Days, though, since I live only like 1.5 hours away.

[cricketlove00]

Just wanted to say, that Wake is my first choice right now based on the scholarship award they gave me. I'm really looking forward to touring the school and city on admitted students day.

I'm looking for some advice. I got into UNC Chapel Hill today with some scholarship money, but not nearl as much as Wake. What are some thoughts about the UNC v. Wake debate? My family is from the Carolinas, but I grew up in the military, so I'm not super knowledgeable on the differences in the two schools as far as their reputation. Any feedback is appreciated.

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From what I know, I think the schools have different "feelings." Wake, to me, felt more like a family community. But, if you're an NC resident, UNC is definitely going to be cheaper because Wake is private. Reputation wise they are pretty similar. They are similarly ranked and have similar employment rates. I will say that I think UNC places more of its students within NC, while Wake places more outside of NC. But that's probably just because more NC natives go to UNC for its price.

[AT9]

Just wanted to say, that Wake is my first choice right now based on the scholarship award they gave me. I'm really looking forward to touring the school and city on admitted students day.

I'm looking for some advice. I got into UNC Chapel Hill today with some scholarship money, but not nearl as much as Wake. What are some thoughts about the UNC v. Wake debate? My family is from the Carolinas, but I grew up in the military, so I'm not super knowledgeable on the differences in the two schools as far as their reputation. Any feedback is appreciated.

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Check the UNC Chapel Hill page. I got some good responses back on there.

Most of what has been said is pretty accurate. I used to think UNC had better placing power in NC (maybe they do), but I think that has more to do with the fact that ties matter, and more kids at UNC are from in-state.

If the cost is the same or within a couple grand total COA, I'd pick whichever you like better. Otherwise, I'd go with whichever is cheaper. Could be either because UNC has cheaper in-state, but Wake offers pretty good scholarships. It was significantly cheaper than my in-state options at UF and FSU when I was applying (but lol at staying in Florida).

[soccerchick]

Received my acceptance email yesterday! So pumped to be in Winston-Salem!

[EasttoWest94]

Just wanted to say, that Wake is my first choice right now based on the scholarship award they gave me. I'm really looking forward to touring the school and city on admitted students day.

I'm looking for some advice. I got into UNC Chapel Hill today with some scholarship money, but not nearl as much as Wake. What are some thoughts about the UNC v. Wake debate? My family is from the Carolinas, but I grew up in the military, so I'm not super knowledgeable on the differences in the two schools as far as their reputation. Any feedback is appreciated.

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Check the UNC Chapel Hill page. I got some good responses back on there.

Most of what has been said is pretty accurate. I used to think UNC had better placing power in NC (maybe they do), but I think that has more to do with the fact that ties matter, and more kids at UNC are from in-state.

If the cost is the same or within a couple grand total COA, I'd pick whichever you like better. Otherwise, I'd go with whichever is cheaper. Could be either because UNC has cheaper in-state, but Wake offers pretty good scholarships. It was significantly cheaper than my in-state options at UF and FSU when I was applying (but lol at staying in Florida).

Ha! Yeah, I'm an undergrad at UF now. Love GNV, but it's time to move on.

[tarheel123]

Any interview people got a decision yet? This wait it killing me!

[soccerchick]

Any interview people got a decision yet? This wait it killing me!

I had an interview and was accepted this past friday! Good luck!!

[chuck4545]

Any interview people got a decision yet? This wait it killing me!

I had an interview and was accepted this past friday! Good luck!!

When did you interview?? I interviewed in Jan and I still haven't even gone back into review

[soccerchick]

Any interview people got a decision yet? This wait it killing me!

I had an interview and was accepted this past friday! Good luck!!

When did you interview?? I interviewed in Jan and I still haven't even gone back into review

Submitted my interview the last week of November, and it didn't go under review until about 2-3 weeks ago!

[EasttoWest94]

Just got offered a full tuition scholarship!!!

So not to seem like a stalker, but I noticed that you also posted on the UNC page. Was UNC still your first choice after getting a full ride to Wake? If so, why?

[Arculease]

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[sucreroux]

anyone mind PM'ing me advice on how to prep for the interview? just got the email about it.

[paper plate]

I'm going down to visit in a few weeks, unfortunately during Wake's spring break. I work full time now so I have to fit the visit into my work schedule. Flights were also significantly cheaper during this time. Anyway, I've been accepted with scholarship and Wake is very high on my list so I hope it lives up to all of my expectations. It's starting to look like I'll be going here more and more. I still want to negotiate more money but I feel like I should wait because I'm still waiting to hear back from several schools and want more leverage.....Also when I get down there, I'm planning on looking at apartments just in case I can't make it down again if I choose to go here. So far on list of apartments to look at, I want to see The Corners at Crystal Lake, Ambercrest, Hunt Club, Sugar Creek, and Trails At Bethabara. Has anyone heard anything about any of these places? I want to keep rent at about $650. Thanks!!!

[Shirosham]

I'm going down to visit in a few weeks, unfortunately during Wake's spring break. I work full time now so I have to fit the visit into my work schedule. Flights were also significantly cheaper during this time. Anyway, I've been accepted with scholarship and Wake is very high on my list so I hope it lives up to all of my expectations. It's starting to look like I'll be going here more and more. I still want to negotiate more money but I feel like I should wait because I'm still waiting to hear back from several schools and want more leverage.....Also when I get down there, I'm planning on looking at apartments just in case I can't make it down again if I choose to go here. So far on list of apartments to look at, I want to see The Corners at Crystal Lake, Ambercrest, Hunt Club, Sugar Creek, and Trails At Bethabara. Has anyone heard anything about any of these places? I want to keep rent at about $650. Thanks!!!

I'd go with Crowne Polo / Crowne Park / Whatever the 3rd Crowne is. If you get roommates, it's under $650, and Polo is like a 15 min walk to campus. Buncha law students here so it was nice for the first year.

[carolinalawyer007]

I'm going down to visit in a few weeks, unfortunately during Wake's spring break. I work full time now so I have to fit the visit into my work schedule. Flights were also significantly cheaper during this time. Anyway, I've been accepted with scholarship and Wake is very high on my list so I hope it lives up to all of my expectations. It's starting to look like I'll be going here more and more. I still want to negotiate more money but I feel like I should wait because I'm still waiting to hear back from several schools and want more leverage.....Also when I get down there, I'm planning on looking at apartments just in case I can't make it down again if I choose to go here. So far on list of apartments to look at, I want to see The Corners at Crystal Lake, Ambercrest, Hunt Club, Sugar Creek, and Trails At Bethabara. Has anyone heard anything about any of these places? I want to keep rent at about $650. Thanks!!!

I'm also planning on checking out apartments soon. Corners at Crystal Lake particularly peeked my interest. I love how cheap Winston is compared to Chapel Hill.

[FamilyLawEsq]

I'd go with Crowne Polo / Crowne Park / Whatever the 3rd Crowne is. If you get roommates, it's under $650, and Polo is like a 15 min walk to campus. Buncha law students here so it was nice for the first year.[quote][/quote]

[AT9]

The Crowne buildings are nice, but expensive unless you have a roommate. If you don't want a roommate/have an SO like me, there are several options (some mentioned in the post above) that are not as new or nice as the Crowne buildings, but still functional, conveniently located to campus/stores/etc., and significantly cheaper. I live in one of those complexes, have a 2 bed/1 bath for $650/mo. Happy to answer more specifically by PM.

[Shirosham]

I'd go with Crowne Polo / Crowne Park / Whatever the 3rd Crowne is. If you get roommates, it's under $650, and Polo is like a 15 min walk to campus. Buncha law students here so it was nice for the first year.

I think it is Crowne Oaks. My daughter lived there for law school . Nice place. And yes, it is cheap to live in WS. Keep that in mind. My daughter and her husband worked in VA/DC and relocated to Seattle last year with their WF law degrees.

Yup! Glad to hear someone got back out to the West Coast with their degrees.

Also second W-S being cheap to live in. Ton of options at low prices.

[gator_guy93]

Hey all! I applied back in early November. Did my interview in the beginning of December. Still no word from Wake! Wondering how much longer it is going to be.

[vip89]

Hi guys! I just discovered this website. But I was accepted on 01/22 and offered a full-tuition scholarship!

[WakeLaw16]

Bored 3L here, willing to take some questions.