Increase chances at Emory (sophomore)

ljberkow
Sun, 14 Jan 2018 17:22:48 +0000

I agree with Bernie and the question should really be about the point in the process where a mid-year sophomore should be. That probably is looking at several schools and their departments that interest you and find fits in schools with various competitive levels. These could be larger in state or out of state flagship universities, medium size private universities, or smaller liberal arts college and go by geographic preference. In other words, start with more choices and let the narrowing down happen later in junior year and beginning of senior year. At that point, you know what your tool chest consists of (GPA, scores, etc). Emory doesn’t put much value in demonstrated interest (Tulane does) and understand which of your choices do. Emory is interested in your motivation to go to Emory and prestige and weather are weak answers (although both are outstanding). You should be able to articulate what attracts you to Emory and what you can offer the Emory community. You might be just as happy going to Penn, Vandy, or Tufts, but explain what attracts you to Emory in particular.