Transfer Emory Fall 2008 - Page 2

mack7 · 04-24-2008, 07:27 PM

thank you very very much NorCalDad!

jgoggin89 · 04-28-2008, 10:40 AM

Hey Guys,

I'm also looking to apply to transfer at Emory. Problem is my SAT's are atrocious, 1170 without writing. One thing going for me is that I was high school class salutatorian. Although I worked my tail off this year (my freshman year) and should be on track to finish up with 4.0 GPA at Bryant University. Is it even worth applying or will my SAT's still ruin any chance? I really like the south and the education Emory can provide but I have always stayed away because I have thought I have no shot. I am from Maine, do not know if the geographic location helps chances at all. Your thoughts?

Thanks
-Jeff

BruinsJEW · 04-28-2008, 02:13 PM

Similar situation.

Due to certain health issues, my SAT/ACT and weighted GPA was lower than normal (about a 4.2) scores were not in the range of Emory, so I decided not to apply for freshman admittance. I was pretty set to apply to Emory and WashU for sophomore transfer but another special opportunity came along. In the fall, I went to Maryland for the start of my freshman year. However, one semester was enough at a public institution for me. I found out about Spring transfer at UMiami and applied and unexpectedly got in. Now tbh, if it had been for fall 2007 admissions, I would of most likely been denied due to below average SATs. I went to Maryland and did fine first semester and my HS transcript was flawless (3.75 GPA, 4.2 W, tons of extracurriculars and awards).

In my scenario what I learned was that the SAT/ACT scores seem to be discarded if you can show the university that you can attain high grades in college level courses. I spoke to two admission officers, one at Emory and the other at WUSTL, and both of them told me that the magic GPA from a top public/private university is a 3.5 for transfer.

You're 4.0 GPA along with your superior high school record make you an excellent candidate for Fall transfer and to be honest I would be a little surprised if you weren't at least waitlisted if not accepted immediately.

Bourne · 04-28-2008, 11:16 PM

Hey, did any transfer applicants get this huge Emory college book? Like 500 pages?

mack7 · 04-29-2008, 09:30 PM

yeah, except that it is MUCH easier to get into UMiami than it is to get into Emory. Jeff, I think that you should be fine getting in... I spoke to an admissions officer at Emory today and she said one of the most important aspects of your application is the rigor of your course schedual.

I'm just nervous because all my scores and grades and everything are very middle of the road. None of my numbers are really good enough to get in, I'm just hoping that I'll have a chance because I'm a transfer. Does anyone know how difficult it is to get in as a transfer versus first year?

And Bourne, I didn't get that book. ???

Bourne · 04-30-2008, 01:26 AM

Lol. Idk, It's some huge book with all their majors and the reqs and such. It's like they put their site in print or sthing.

I asked because the one I got looked like it'd been put through a blender. It's ripped and such...

mack7 · 04-30-2008, 04:44 PM

oh well I havn't gotten it yet. But I'll let you know if/when I do!

DorkAlert · 05-05-2008, 06:25 PM

hey guys, I got accepted to emory as a transfer. deciding between emory and georgetown right now for pre-med, interested in international healthcare policy. I'm at an L.A.C. right now and don't like it, any advice?

sebia2k · 05-05-2008, 10:06 PM

DorkAlert, can i ask you when your transfer app became complete at Emory? I heard that 2~3 weeks from the app completion date is the time frame you can expect the decision result. I also applied for fall transfer to Emory.

DorkAlert · 05-05-2008, 10:15 PM

sebia: can't say the exact date because there was some trouble getting my materials in, but they were very quick about it, no more than a month after I had everything in.

ElderCookies · 05-09-2008, 06:10 PM

I thought they started reviewing after the deadline? If not then I am royally screwed.

DorkAlert · 05-09-2008, 09:36 PM

^ rolling admissions. I got my app in late though and it didn't hurt me, never know.

Calcruzer · 05-13-2008, 02:39 AM

felix,

My son has applied as a transfer to the business school, and has been told that all decisions will be released on June 2nd.

He's got a 3.4 GPA from Indiana's Kelley Business School (where he's already been admitted to the program) and we're waiting for the Goizueta result hopefully. The only question as to whether to attend Emory if admitted is based upon how many more units he'll have to take at Emory. It appears that he'd have to go 3 more years to Emory, but only 2 more years at Indiana. This makes the decision very difficult, since he really likes Emory and would prefer to go there, but the financial situation enters into, especially since he's likely to be offered little to no financial aid.

What about you?--Are you also awaiting the June 2nd Goizueta decisions?

felixmcgrady · 05-14-2008, 01:26 PM

Calcruzer,
im a sophomore from a SEC univ and awaitin the June 2nd decision. this takes forever and wat makes me panic is that there s no online access to check my app status.

pandab50 · 05-14-2008, 11:11 PM

im in that same boat with a low test score act-27 but ive gotten a 3.85 gpa in college if that helps. my hs record isnt great (3.6 gpa) but i took a hard schedule. Does anyone have an idea of how many transfers apply and are accepted. I havent been able to find much on this. thanks and good luck all. also, its my understanding that rolling admissions usually means the admission offices is looking for numbers more than personality through essays, etc. is this true?