What are my odds?

Colleges & Universities Emory University
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<p>The due date for EDI is just around the corner, and I’m getting nervous. Care to help?</p>

<p>I am a 17 year old, white female from Chicago, Illinois.</p>

<p>GPA: 4.292 (unweighted)</p>

<p>ACT: 33 (Composite)</p>

<p>SAT: Critical Reading - 710, Math - 670 (uh-oh!), Writing - 780</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:
-Varsity Swimming: Senior Captain, Conference Champ., All-Conference, All-State, All-American. I’ve been talking to the coach about competing for them.

  • Varsity Water Polo: JV Captain, Senior Captain
  • Student Council representative
  • 2 x Foreign Exchange Participant
  • Student Ambassador (Basically counseling freshmen)
  • German Tutor
  • Community Service Club: Co-Chair of New Student Welcome Committee</p>

<p>Employment:

  • Lifeguard, approx. 25 hr/week</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:

  • 2 x Relay for Life Participant
  • Various walk/runs
  • Timer at boys swim meets</p>

<p>My major is most likely psychology or business. My standardized test scores are mediocre, and my GPA and and volunteer work are not any better. What are my chances?</p>

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<p>For EDI? I think you’re in.</p>

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<p>“My standardized test scores are mediocre, and my GPA and and volunteer work are not any better”</p>

<p>Unless your GPA is on a 10 point scale; this comment MUST be a joke…</p>

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<p>i second that lol</p>

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<p>Whoh whoh whoh.
I definitely meant 4.292 is weighted. Not unweighted. That doesn’t even make sense. Aagh.</p>

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<p>You seem like a good fit. I would say that you would be accepted. Good luck!</p>

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<p>My S goes to Emory and was accepted ED I. His stats were similar to yours although his SAT I was at bit higher 1430.1600. You’re in.</p>