@monetclau : Your chances are strong, but no guarantees (ultimately, if admitted, you are a better fit for main campus academically as you can easily be funneled into research opps with your background). The CRISPR technology essay…I like the concept of a brainy essay (I don’t know how admissions will receive it, but they may find it refreshing if it does well as it is STEM related but integrates ideas considered as more “liberal artsy”, a term I hate, seamlessly)…btw many of the general biology instructors at Emory actually teach that! Multi-faceted interests will also help.
Now, I have one caveat and I want to inform you of it. There is no biochemistry major at Emory (though one may come into existence by time you hit sophomore or junior year if you were admitted and decided to enroll) I would be prepared to primarily take a chemistry major and add the biology courses (or do a BA in biology) that you like. Also, be aware that the new chemistry curriculum/major is rigorous course requirement and planning wise (I believe those not using AP credits must go forth and 5 foundation courses by the end of sophomore year. This is challenging and much like many of the super elite schools like H, will mean that chemistry BS will become much more of a thing for those with AP credits, much like math and physics, and less like biology or neuroscience). So if you want less intensity/a much more flexible and loose course schedule, then Emory may not be the place (unless you do not mind being challenged). Your incoming class will be the first to be affected by these changes. I suppose in this scenario, the recommendation I usually make to ultra strong students(in terms of HS STEM background and AP/IB credits) becomes even more relevant. Use the AP credits instead of restarting (especially if a chem. major. No harm can be done) as it will significantly free up your schedule for Geneds, pre-health related courses, the additional biology courses you would like to take, your sanity lol…It may make for a rigorous freshman year (which is uncomfortable to many), but may ultimately pay off in future years.