is there anyway to increase my chance..

Applying to College
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<p>What can I do from now till the decision day to increase my chance…
My dream school is emory university but I applied for RD because my stats are not good and I thought I would retake SAT in January and send that score in…
What can I do?..Should I write them a letter saying they are my first choce and explain how I wanted to do better on my standardized tests so that I waited to apply for RD? My hobby is to paint…not professionally just for fun…and I painted emory university…should I send them my painting? What can I do? I can’t imagine myself at any other place…</p>

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<p>ubmp!!!</p>

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<p>It’s really hard to evaluate how to improve your chances without some perspective of where you stand in their applicant pool. I would send a letter stating they’re you definite first choice but I wouldn’t send the painting simply because they’re going to get people whose lives are dedicated to art applying. Just chill, most of it’s out of your control now.</p>

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<p>Haha, the painting sounds awesome. I’m no expert, but I would say send it.</p>

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<p>You can learn a language…do you know any other than English? Start learning an instrument…(mind it it is costly). If you are interested in Science/ engineering…think of new ideas, innovation…do some experiments and research at home. Finally SAT s aren’t everything.
All the best.</p>

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<p>English is my 2nd langauge…and I can play an instrument…in fact I am the concert master for local orchestra… and I am interested in political science and science both so I like liberal arts… Lastly, I am a senior and those things won’t make any difference now…:frowning: But thank u phoenix</p>

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<p>Can you submit a late application to Oxford? You are automatically admitted to Emory after 2 years, and it has easier admission standards.</p>

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<p>^ don’t write a letter. If you want to send in anything, try to win some awards (not just regionally, but state-wide and nationally) before the application review is over. That could increase your admission chances quite a bit. For example, if you’re notified later in the school year that you’ve been selected as a National Merit Finalist, definately send that information to Emory, by e-mailing your regional admissions officer or someone else working in the admissions.</p>