Wake 2011 Forum

[leidice]

Are people really going to wait until the deadline to withdraw? That seems rude, if you know you aren't going to attend. I am hoping that the last 2 weeks of March will see a stampede of withdrawals as people make their choices (once most schools have sent out scholly info).

Edit: I would love to be able to consider Wake. Alas, this is not possible without scholarship funds.

+111111

[irishvt14]

Even as someone who is on Wake's waitlist, I encourage you all to take your time deciding. It is a big decision...however, if you decide against Wake, tell them immediately! That's my only request

[noleknight16]

When is the first deadline to pay? I think the lady said March 15th over the phone.

[denny.crane]

April 15, according to the original acceptance e-mail.

[noleknight16]

April 15, according to the original acceptance e-mail.

Must have been april!!! Thanks

[jetergrl2ss]

Does anyone on here have any insight re: need-based aid?

[thatwrites]

april 1 for schollies
april 15 for everyone else.

[johndavid]

april 1 for schollies
april 15 for everyone else.

Payable how, exactly? Every other school has sent information, along with forms for mailing in the deposit. I never received anything like that from Wake. I called the admissions office today, and the woman that answered seemed confused by my question.

"Just tell them you want to accept the scholarship and send the money."

"By what means, exactly?"

"The instructions are in the emails."

I thought I may have missed it, but couldn't find anything except the dates.

[amasingama]

april 1 for schollies
april 15 for everyone else.

Payable how, exactly? Every other school has sent information, along with forms for mailing in the deposit. I never received anything like that from Wake. I called the admissions office today, and the woman that answered seemed confused by my question.

"Just tell them you want to accept the scholarship and send the money."

"By what means, exactly?"

"The instructions are in the emails."

I thought I may have missed it, but couldn't find anything except the dates.

No you didn't miss it anything, because nothing specific was sent out. I just sent a check and then called to confirm receipt.

[leidice]

So, barring the $90k scholly email fiasco, last year at this time Wake did send out more scholarship money to accepted students. Think some of us could be hearing anything soon-ish? I know recently some people said on here they called and were told the school was currently out of funds to offer and were waiting on people to withdraw. but I'd assume they plan and offer scholarship awards with some type of strategy from year to year. Or am I just being too optimistic? haha

[NCtoDC]

So, barring the $90k scholly email fiasco, last year at this time Wake did send out more scholarship money to accepted students. Think some of us could be hearing anything soon-ish? I know recently some people said on here they called and were told the school was currently out of funds to offer and were waiting on people to withdraw. but I'd assume they plan and offer scholarship awards with some type of strategy from year to year. Or am I just being too optimistic? haha

IDK, but I hope you are right

[thatwrites]

Payable how, exactly? Every other school has sent information, along with forms for mailing in the deposit. I never received anything like that from Wake. I called the admissions office today, and the woman that answered seemed confused by my question.

"Just tell them you want to accept the scholarship and send the money."

"By what means, exactly?"

"The instructions are in the emails."

I thought I may have missed it, but couldn't find anything except the dates.

"You may send a check payable to Wake Forest University, send that attention Admissions, PO Box 7206 Wake Forest University, Winston Salem NC 27109"

[johndavid]

Payable how, exactly? Every other school has sent information, along with forms for mailing in the deposit. I never received anything like that from Wake. I called the admissions office today, and the woman that answered seemed confused by my question.

"Just tell them you want to accept the scholarship and send the money."

"By what means, exactly?"

"The instructions are in the emails."

I thought I may have missed it, but couldn't find anything except the dates.

"You may send a check payable to Wake Forest University, send that attention Admissions, PO Box 7206 Wake Forest University, Winston Salem NC 27109"

Hmm, must have missed that somewhere. Searched my inbox again and didn't find anything. Thanks for the heads up.

[Lord_Roy]

So how long after the status goes "decision letter pending" does one get the email? I'm getting anxious...

[YankeesFan]

I got my email at 4 the day my status checker changed.

[Lord_Roy]

I got my email at 4 the day my status checker changed.

Thanks for the info, I'll sit tight then....

[nillumin]

If we already were admitted and received a scholarship #...is there any chance we could see that number increase? Is it even worth asking? Wake is in my top 3 right now.

[wamaxey]

Just got the email. Waitlisted.

3.35/160

[sstufken]

Just got the email- am waitlisted as well. 163 & 3.32

[xxxo]

In via email! Status Checker said Decision Letter Pending 3/1 earlier today.

[MattThiessen]

If we already were admitted and received a scholarship #...is there any chance we could see that number increase? Is it even worth asking? Wake is in my top 3 right now.

Doubtful. The consensus seems to be that they are "out of scholarship" money for now. IMHO, it can't hurt to ask, but don't expect to get anything. It seems Wake has a reputation of "no negotiation" for their scholarships.

[leidice]

Update: I called Melanie today, she said for those of us who haven't received scholly info yet, that we should wait until about the 15th to hear anything because they are waiting on people to withdraw.

[noleknight16]

Update: I called Melanie today, she said for those of us who haven't received scholly info yet, that we should wait until about the 15th to hear anything because they are waiting on people to withdraw.

March or April?

[iambeautiful]

Update: I called Melanie today, she said for those of us who haven't received scholly info yet, that we should wait until about the 15th to hear anything because they are waiting on people to withdraw.

March or April?

Im guessing its April, Right leidice?

[leidice]

Update: I called Melanie today, she said for those of us who haven't received scholly info yet, that we should wait until about the 15th to hear anything because they are waiting on people to withdraw.

March or April?

Im guessing its April, Right leidice?

I actually assumed she meant March when she said that (or else probably would have said April 15 if she meant April) Waiting until Apr 15 wouldn't make much sense as people would then have less than a day to send deposits in, or else take huge gambles on hoping to receive $ haha.