Is Emory one of the schools where you can apply a Posse Scholarship (assuming you get one)? I seem to recall that the Posse can be used only at certain universities and colleges.
Take advantage of Emory’s Score Choice to declare either the ACT or the SAT (whichever is higher). I believe your ACT score will translate to higher but you should check on that.
You should check with Emory to see whether and under what conditions you can rescind a ED decision if the financial aid doesn’t pan out.
If you’re premed, you should consider research opportunities wherever you go.
Note that Emory’s hospital system, cancer institute, public health school (Rollins), and medical school are all on the same Atlanta campus as Emory College. Further, the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”), which is a federally run, funded and operated agency involved in public health research and infectious disease research, is also located on the same Atlanta campus as Emory College.
Northwestern’s medical school is located in downtown Chicago while the undergrad is based in a different city (Evanston) - about 40-50 minutes away - assuming you have a car. That commute can be a hassle if you have to make 3-5 round trips a day to check on your ongoing lab project.