Wake Forest University

What are Wake Forest’s supplemental essay prompts?

Prompt #1

Why have you decided to apply to Wake Forest? Share with us anything that has made you interested in our institution. (150 words)

We welcome the opportunity to get to know you beyond the numbers. You are invited to answer any, all, or none of the following optional short-response questions.

Optional Short Response #1

List five books you’ve read that intrigued you. (150 characters)

Optional Short Response #2

Tell us what piques your intellectual curiosity or has helped you understand the world’s complexity. This can include a work you’ve read, a project you’ve completed for a class, and even co-curricular activities in which you have been involved. (150 words)

Optional Short Response #3

Dr. Maya Angelou, renowned author, poet, civil-rights activist, and former Wake Forest University Reynolds Professor of American Studies, inspired others to celebrate their identities and to honor each person’s dignity. Choose one of Dr. Angelou’s powerful quotes. How does this quote relate to your lived experience or reflect how you plan to contribute to the Wake Forest community? (300 words)

Optional Short Response #4

Give us your Top Ten list. The choice of theme is yours. (100 characters)