<p>I just wanted to make sure I have made enough contacts with Emory for them to realize that I am really interested in the school. I have:</p>
<ul>
<li>Attended an off-campus information session</li>
<li>Talked to a current student who went to my high school about her Emory experience</li>
<li>Received two brochures and a letter from admissions</li>
<li>Visited their website (and these forums) several times for information</li>
</ul>
<p>I am also sending out a request for more information about a couple of the departments that I am interested in tomorrow (I have been busy and, although I have been meaning to for a couple weeks, have just gotten around to filling it out).</p>
<p>I think you’re fine. I think there’s definitely a difference between not doing any research on the university and applying and reading a brochure or two and applying but anything after that is about the same. The way I see it, you have showed your interest so any extra stuff is just icing on the cake. It won’t dramatically change the outcome either way.</p>
<p>I agree with patriotically that you are fine. However, you did not mention if you have visited the school. If not, I would strongly suggest it, making sure you sign in at the Admissions office. More importantly, the visit will be for you to really see the campus and get a feel for the campus life. A visit will be the most notable expression of interest to the Admissions office but it will not dramatically change the outcome very much. It does help if it is a close call, however.</p>
<p>I visited, talked to a professor, talked to 2 adcoms, talked to 1 alum, talked to 3 students, ordered video, went on website, talked with a friend, talked with GC, received a letter from a department and received a letter from admissions.</p>
<p>With so much contact, I am pretty sure if your scores are good you will get admitted. Does anyone know if they offer any merit scholarship other than the Emory Scholars??</p>
<p>I personally haven’t visited, talked to a student, etc and got in through the Emory Scholars Program (applied RD). I ordered the DVD but that was after I got my semifinalist for Emory Scholars notification. The only interest I showed was in my essay (which I think was really good).</p>
<p>@rpg1 - I’m a QuestBridge Finalist, so I think they will understand that I haven’t had the money/time to visit. I’m planning to visit the schools that I get accepted to before making my decision though. Thanks!</p>
<p>My essay is pretty good as well. You can’t do that much with creativity when you only have 250 words, but it was pretty well-written and I was specific about what the school had that appealed to me.</p>
<p>^Fallen Angel, I wouldn’t be too strict about the 250 word limit. As long as everything in the essay is on topic and significantly contributes to the essay, I would add it. In fact my essay was about 340 words.</p>
<p>@Rocko2
“Emory Scholars” is an umbrella term that covers all the general merit scholarships. There are a few specialized ones outside the umbrella, I believe music and debate.</p>