Don't know much about Tulane. I think that Wake has a good program but they only have 2 5yr track positions, and I hear at least 1 of them goes to a WF student. Thus those applying, not from WF, are really competing for 1 spot (greatly decreased odds). That being said I would think that a rotator would have a better shot at the spot than a non. So if WF is a place you would really like to go the odds are probably better if you rotate. Good Luck!