A friend of mine who got in yesterday said that the email she received (telling her that she'd find out her decision earlier because she was invited to a special event for URMs) said that decisions for the rest of us will be released before April 1st. Obviously, that doesn't tell us much about when (it could be as late as the 31st by that wording) but at least we know it will be earlier than the date they've said previously! (which is nice for me, because I'll be on a flight out of the country the night of April 1st)
Essays: It took me a few months to complete, but it was worth the time. I liked it.
Teacher Recommendation: Good, but nothing spectacular.
Interview: None
Other
State (if domestic applicant):New York City
School Type:Catholic
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: Male
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM and recruited for Track and Field
Reflection
Strengths: Essays, grades and achievements in Track and Field
Weaknesses: Standardized tests scores
Where else were you accepted/deferred/denied: Accepted (so far) to Georgetown, the University of Chicago (both Early Action), Williams and Swarthmore (both Early Write).
General Comments:
I'm grateful to have been accepted. Good luck to everyone else!
I'm guessing that the special URM program was why people were getting decisions a week earlier than announced. Anyways, I won't be going to Emory if accepted, but who knows, maybe Atlanta will wow me- I'm a sucker for southern charm.
"Admission decisions for Emory's Regular Decision applicants will be available online through the OPUS system and will be posted after 7:00pm (US EDT) on Wednesday, March 28th. Only admitted students will receive admission decisions via OPUS and US mail; all others will receive their admission decisions through OPUS only."
In looking at last years posts, both Oxford and Emory College were presented at the same time. Not sure about this year, but based on past procedures, I believe that both schools will be on the Opus Wed. @ 7pm. Good luck everyone!!!
