What questions are typically asked in a Wake Forest admissions interview?

Wake Forest interviews are usually conversational and centered on getting to know you beyond your application. You should expect questions about your academic interests, extracurricular involvement, values, and why Wake Forest specifically appeals to you.

Common question types include things like: tell me about yourself, what classes or subjects excite you most, what you do outside the classroom, what community you come from, and how you’ve grown through a meaningful experience. They may also ask about a challenge you faced, a leadership role, something you’re proud of, or how you would contribute to a campus community.

For Wake Forest in particular, be ready for school-specific questions such as why Wake, what parts of its academic or campus culture fit you, and how you might take advantage of its smaller classes, teacher-scholar model, undergraduate focus, or campus community. If you mention interest in something specific, like business, research, politics, service, or study abroad, be prepared to explain why that matters to you and how you would pursue it there.

The style tends to reward reflection more than polish. Strong answers usually sound specific and personal, not overly perfect. If they ask about an activity, for example, they often care more about what you learned, how you changed, or why it mattered than about how impressive it sounds.

You should also expect time for your own questions. It helps to ask things that show real curiosity about Wake Forest’s culture, academics, or student experience, rather than questions with easy website answers.