1. Wake Forest University By: Emma Mclellan

2. Location Wake Forest University is a private school founded in 1834 located in the foothills of Winston-Salem, NC

3. Students For the undergraduate program there are approximately 5000 students For the graduate and undergraduate there are approximately 7600 Of those –77% are out of state –27 foreign countries are represented- 4% are international –5% Asian –7% African American –6% Hispanic –78% Caucasian –52% are female with 48% male

4. Degrees Accountancy Anthropology Art history Biology Biophysics Business and Enterprise Management* Chemistry Chinese Language and Culture Classical Studies

5. Degress Communication Computer Science Economics Education English Finance French Studies German Studies German Greek Health and Exercise Science

6. Degrees History Interdisciplinary Major Japanese Language and Culture Latin Law* Mathematical Economics and Mathematical Business Mathematics Music in Liberal Arts Music Performance Philosophy

7. Degrees Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Russian Sociology Spanish Studio Art Theatre Women and Gender Studies

8. Tuition Breakdown Tuition and Fees: 47,682 Room: 8,496 Board: 4,500 Books/Supplies: 1,400 Personal Expenses (Optional): 1,500 Transportation (Average): 900 Federal Stafford Loan Fee: 62 »Total Payment: 64,540

9. Admissions You must have/complete –4 English’s –2 Foreign Languages (they prefer 4) –3 Math’s (prefer 4) –1 Science (prefer 4) –2 Social Studies (prefer 4) –SAT Reading: 600-700 –SAT Math: 630-720 –ACT Composite: 28-31

10. Financial Support FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) CSS Profile (College Scholarship Service) Average Need Based First Year Gift Aid: 35,029 Average Need Based Undergraduate Gift Aid: 34,672 Need Based Loan: 7,628 (46% of students will borrow a loan) Amount of each first year scholarship/grant package: 21,976

11. Scholarships Graylyn Scholarship: founded in 1990 this is offered to one student per year. It pursues students who demonstrate leadership and academic prosperity. These students normally have taken the most challenging courses available to them. The GPA and Test Scores of these students tend to be in the top percent of their class. These students also tend to be leaders within their various extracurricular activities and have received a high ranking award for their achievements. (Need Based)

12. Scholarships Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to students have displayed promising scholar potential but also demonstrate creative leadership roles that inspire others to benefit society. (Merit)

13. Scholarships Need Based Scholarships are awarded based on academic success and the need for help Merit Based Scholarships are awarded based on academic potential, community service, and leadership

14. Appeal Wake Forest is well known private school that partakes in multiple collegiate sporting events at the D1 level including their Varsity Football and Basketball team which is a contender in the ACC. Wake Forest is also extremely diverse in personal interests so there is a wide variety of clubs or social groups for you to join.

15. Average Scores Average SAT: 1800 and above Average GPA Unweighted: 3.5

16. AP Courses History of Art: 4-5 Studio Art- Drawing: 4-5 Studio Art- 2D: 4-5 Studio Art- 3D: 4-5 Biology: 4-5 Chemistry: 4-5 Chinese Language and Culture 4: 4 Chinese Language and Culture 5: 4 Computer Science A: 5

17. Computer Science AB: 4-5 Micro/Macro Economics: 8-10 combined Human Geography: 4-5 English Language and Composition: 4-5 English Literature and Composition: 4-5 Environmental Science: 4-5 European History: 4-5 United States History: 4-5 World History: 4-5

18. Calculus AB: 4-5 Calculus BC: 4-5 Statistics: 4-5 Physics 1&2: 4-5 Psychology: 4-5 Government and Politics US: 5 Government and Politics Comparative: 5

19. Honors Program Why Join? –Joining an honors program allows you to work beside and expert in their field one on one. – You must develop a research question to answer and through your studies you will develop important skills along the way Critical thinking Communication –Broadening your contacts for future job recommendations and opportunities. –Shows your commitment.

20. Requirements of Honors Programs First find a faculty member who will mentor you Then set up an appointment with the coordinator of the honors program you are looking to enter Character traits –Leadership –Professional involvement –Professional Goals –Integrity School Work Completion –Must complete all junior requirements for the specific honors programs –Have an overall GPA of 3.2 and a GPA of 3.4 for your specific honors program

21. On Campus Living Wake Forest University requires you to live on campus for your first 3 years but guarantees you 4 years of on campus living. Dorms come in either single or double roomed There are 6 dorms on campus

22. South Residence Hall Built in 2010 South Residence Hall can hold up to 199 students. It consists of a media room and a study lounge. There are 8 RAs. And the building is completely fire safe. Single Room Size 10’ W 17’ L 12’ H Double Room Size 14’W 17’ L 12’ H Closets 3’ W 5’ L The rooms have one telephone jack per person 3-4 Outlets There is individual heating and air units Sinks are in all the rooms 1 Data Port Per Person

23. Why Wake? Once located in Wake Forest, NC so the rivalry between Chapel Hill, State, and Duke, is even more tense D1 athletics apart of one of the largest conferences in the country. Holds a variety of events including a presidential debate in 2000 Very school spirited Many options for participation in extracurricular events