<p>I have a child at Emory and one at an Ivy. I am a huge Emory fan and the education my child is receiving there is amazing. Amazing. There is merit money; she has access to some of the best in her field; her friends are great; opportunities abound, and I have enjoyed exploring Atlanta. The connections Emory has with the CDC, Carter Center, etc. provide unique opportunities. The campus feels intimate but is big enough that you can always meet new people. Neither of my kids were interested in UCLA so can’t comment on that but Emory is very highly regarded on the East coast. That said, I agree with posters who say it is all about fit.</p>