Less Than A Week Until Decision Day- Chance A Senior who is a Professional Journalist

Colleges & Universities Emerson College
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<p>Hey Everyone, with 5 days until the decisions are officially released from Emerson College, I am hoping to receive some feedback as to whether or not I have a legitimate possibility of being admitted to Emerson. I feel my grades are a tad bit below Emerson’s average, but decent enough. Hopefully, my experience in the journalism field can impress in the admissions process as I applied to their journalism program.</p>

<p>GPA: Around an 87 average (unweighted). My school is on a 4.5 GPA scale so not sure how to convert it.
ACT: 22
AP/Honors Courses: AP English Language, AP English Lit, English 2 Honors, German 3 Honors, Greek 1 Honors, Algebra 2 Trig Honors, Biology Honors
School: Well Respected Private School On East Coast
Recommendations: Both Of My Teachers Recs Are Excellent, Very Personal. One was from my AP English teacher that I’ve had both years, and the other is my history teacher whom I am very close with.</p>

<p>Activities/Accomplishments: To put into the best words possible, I am a freelancer/professional journalist. I have been writing about sports since my freshman year, and began writing at BleacherReport.com. Over my high school career, I have
written for sites affiliated with ESPN.com, which lasted almost a year.</p>

<p>My career has taken off while at BleacherReport, which I returned to after pursuing other opportunities. My blog has hit over a million article reads over the last 3 years. Last year, I covered the Baltimore Ravens for a blog on NFL.com. That blog was run by a Northwestern alumnus, and some freshman at the Medill school also contributed to the site.</p>

<p>I’ve had articles published or linked to by ESPN, CBS Sports, and the Houston Chronicle. I will likely send one or two articles to them. I’ve also been asked to appear on ESPN Radio multiple times to discuss the NFL.</p>

<p>This past summer, I attended a journalism seminar at Columbia University.</p>

<p>Other activities include: lector and volunteer at my church ( since freshman year), baseball coach in my community ( 3 years and counting), 60+ hours of community service with local charities, member of school newspaper, also a campus minister in my high school ( in charge of organizing retreats and school wide masses).</p>

<p>I appreciate any feedback you guys have!</p>

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<p>As creepy as this may sound, I remember you from the Newhouse threads! Unfortunately, I wasn’t accepted under Early Decision. For Emerson Early Action, I was deferred. I’m waiting for the decision on March 14th! I was shocked that you didn’t get into Newhouse, I thought your stats were pretty impressive. So with Emerson, I wouldn’t worry about it too much. I have the same ACT score as you, I currently write for Huffpost (Huffington Post Teen Section) and Intern Queen. In the past, I’ve been a Her Campus Journalism Ambassador and a Teen Vogue Brand Ambassador. On the side, I’ve done numerous internships and I own a clothing line. I think we make great candidates, don’t you? ahah. Nevertheless, good luck to you! I’m sure you’ll get in. And if we both end up being at Emerson, perhaps we’ll meet in the fall! Best wishes!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the comments. They are appreciated! I didnt get into Newhouse, but was accepted into the the College of A&S at SU… I’m just looking at all of my options… I like Emerson a lot though…</p>

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<p>I have a friend who knows a girl that goes to Emerson and she loves it there. The opportunities are endless, and since Syracuse didn’t work out for me, I figured Emerson would be the best shot. Mr. Patino, a guy I talked to throughout the SU application process, told me a few other colleges that are on parr with what they offer- Emerson was one of them! If you get into Emerson, I would go for it! transferring into Newhouse would be AMAZING, though.</p>

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<p>Yup I talked to Mr. Patino as well… Emerson is my 2nd choice so I’m praying…</p>