<p>aigiqinf: I think it suggests that they haven’t been doing it well enough, or at least not well enough to get the type of student body now wanted at Emory (a still qualified, but less apathetic one). I’m sure they were probably slightly prevented by doing so when they were primarily chasing the rankings and merely choosing by numbers and “rat race” qualifications in hopes of yielding some students that would otherwise go elsewhere. I think this article mostly hints at the idea that Emory is looking for more “intellectual” and “engaged” students even if at the risk of slightly lowering the scores. It would be more difficult to do this w/the same caliber applicants we get now in the RD round because the more intellectual admits that say, score the 1350-1450 that is normal, will likely matriculate other schools (such as Brown or Chicago) if admitted. With this said, they may be more likely to find those who would really take advantage of what Emory offers within the intellectual realm by admitting a bit below this range. Such students feel less entitled (they instead feel “privileged” and tend to treat Emory as more than just a “stepping stone” top school) to be admitted to a place like Emory and probably actually want to come if they get in (very much like ED applicants). Also, those w/less conventional forms of talent (and those that will take more risks) often fall below these stats (as well as far above, but we have the scholars program for that). Either way, that’s what the Dean of admissions seem to be implying and paying lip service to, but ultimately, I’m sure he’ll try whatever was done at JHU…I just hope whatever that was at least incorporated what he currently claims to be his strategy.</p>
<p>My interpretation of his strategy comes primarily from this article:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.emory.edu/EMORY_MAGAZINE/issues/2012/autumn/of_note/admission.html[/url]”>http://www.emory.edu/EMORY_MAGAZINE/issues/2012/autumn/of_note/admission.html</a></p>