Chance for Emory ED1 Class of 2021?

bernie12
Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:02:18 +0000

@PerfectPower

A) Keep an open mind about pursuing business through a business school.
B) You look “okay” for ED1. If the ACT ends up good, send it instead.
C) GPA is excellent, in the upper range of UW GPAs. A couple (literally 2 at the beginning of your career) of B’s may be a good thing. Shows you aren’t a robot, had room for development and did indeed develop academically.

I would not highlight the software development job (especially with that sort of connection). Maybe the senior paper would be something to talk about as that shows academic engagement. Emory can often tell the difference between someone that just gets involved in everything because they have the connections and resources to versus someone deeply involved or interested in something out of personal interest. Think about which of these activities excite you most and how you will pitch the interests to Emory in the application. You don’t just want to have a list that brags.

Even with a higher test score, ED2 is a bigger risk.