<p>^^ I think it is the “Emory Way” and maybe this is part of the problem they are attempting to address. I simply do not want people to portray Emory as inferior to some of the other schools mentioned (Rice, Cornell etc) as there are many things much better about Emory than theses other schools and perhaps you have identified the weakness.</p>
<p>I also wonder if the Oxford to Emory students have any impact on these statistics. </p>
<p>Emory seems to take student concerns to heart on most matters. This year is the first year for a premed committee letter (as the lack of a committee was deemed to be a weakness in acceptances to top medical schools) and we will see if this improve the admit rate.</p>
<p>Either way, Emory is certainly a great school especially if you are premed.</p>