Chances for RD Emory CAS

Optomistic4Ivy
Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:35:36 +0000

Hey guys, I was just rejected Vanderbilt ED II. Emory has now become my first choice and am thinking maybe Emory has been a better fit for me all long. I haven’t yet visited, but I have read an extensive amount of threads on this website. I was wondering what you guys think my chances are for Emory RD.

Stats:
GPA: 3.8 UW, 4.1 W (Definition of an upward trend)
Rank - My large public HS doesn’t rank
SAT: M-710, CR-670, Writing-730, (2110) 12 Essay
SAT II: US history-740
ACT: 31 with writing.
APs- Human Geo (4), Eng Lang (4), Physics B (4), US (4)
Junior Year grades - all A’s (took Lang, Physics B and US junior year). I slacked a little in 9th grade but hopefully made up for it sophomore and junior years.
Senior Year AP’s: AP chem, AP Calc AB, AP Lit, AP Micro, AP Gov
EC’s:
Deca (9-12) - Vice President of special events (juinor year), Vice President (senior year), at Deca States came in top 10 in NY State in my event.
Spanish Club (9) - member
Investment Club (10-12) - member
Spanish National Honor Society
Job - Basketball Referee for local league 2 years
Volunteering:
Ronald McDonald House - cooked dinner for guests more than once
Breast Cancer Walks
Relay For Life events
Cooked for 20 needy people during holiday season
Hospital Volunteer this summer- worked 50 hours and have a letter of recommendation from the hospital.

Recs from teachers I think are really good. Didn’t see them though.

My Mid Year report is looking pretty good (All A’s)

I have shown some demonstrated interest, but I haven’t been able to visit. Do you guys think it’s necessary if I really want to get in?

Thanks so much for your thoughts