<p>My D wanted Emory for a variety of reasons, and did not apply to the Ivys that had preapproved her application as an athlete. She was ED1, got to semi-finalist, and was eventually awarded 15K. She had a 36 ACT, was a recruited swimmer, and a 4.8 GPA. That said, I think if she had been RD she may have gone further in the process. I believe the ED applicants were at a significant disadvantage, but you could not get them to admit it. Regardless, she thinks Emory is the perfect fit for her, and she can’t wait to get there next year.</p>