Can someone give me insight as to what my chances are?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Emerson College
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<p>Hello all! I'm a Freshman in college and I will be transferring from Community College into a four-year institution this fall. I applied to four schools: Emerson College, Ithaca College, Suffolk University, and University of Rhode Island. I've already been accepted into Ithaca, Suffolk, and URI. Now, I am just waiting on my number one choice, Emerson. I figure I have another week or two before I get a decision.. and I am just dying of anticipation.. because I have absolutely no idea where I stand. Here are my credentials:</p>

<p>MAJOR OF CHOICE: Writing, Literature, & Publishing</p>

<p>One Semester College GPA: 3.88 (Made Dean's List)
***An Emerson Transfer Officer sent me a personal email saying that they would like to see my mid-term grades for this semester, to see how I am doing. The mid-term report featured all A's and great comments.</p>

<p>SAT Score: Reading 590, Math 570, Writing 550. (TOT: 1710)</p>

<p>High School GPA: 2.59 (yes, I know.. I know. :-)</p>

<p>Extra Curricular Activities:
-Assistant Director for a Massachusetts High School Drama Guild entry.
-An Actor in three different theatre companies.
-Staff member of high school newspaper for three years; editor for one year.
-Staff member of college newspaper
-Assistant in college theatre
-Community Service (animal shelters)
-Volunteer work at Public Library
-Worked on creating, editing, and own entries in high school Literary Journal.
-Varsity Basketball in high school
-Varsity Football in high school</p>

<p>Essay: I think it's a 9/10. I talked about my biggest quality that I have that the other applicants don't: "a hunger." I explained my life story, how both my parents passed away and living with this. I explained how I have a hunger to express, a hunger to grow, and a hunger to live. I express my passions in this essay.</p>

<p>Letters of recommendation/Instructor Evaluations:
-A Rhode Island State Senator
-My high school drama director and my mentor (also an Alumnus of Emerson, very well respect)
-My college theatre professor and former Emerson teacher
-College English professor
****All four of these recommendations are glowing.</p>

<p>Samples of my work:
-A vivid poem I wrote about life
-A one-act play I wrote (also directed and produced it)
-A short film I wrote
*** I've gotten much feedback on all three and I've been told all three are excellent samples of work. I've very proud of them.</p>

<p>So, I'm still waiting on a decision. Any kind of feedback/reaction as to my chances at getting into my dream school would mean so much! Thank you!</p>

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<p>My daughter was also a freshman transfer applicant to Emerson and got notification of her admittance two weeks ago. Was invited to accepted students day (which she attended on the 16th), and already received a really nice financial aid package. I would contact the school if you still haven’t heard anything.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your response. I didn’t get to hand in my application until right before the deadline, and they needed my mid-term report, which I sent a couple of weeks ago to the admissions office. I actually called today, and my application is still in review. The deadline for notification is May 15th, so I’m not worried yet… I think it has to do with the date I sent it in. Do you have any insight as to if you think my statistics and additional materials are enough to get me in?</p>

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<p>She applied with just her first semester grades which are similar to yours. Her h.s. gpa was a 3.0 (but she went to the number one public school in massachusetts, so Emerson is aware of the schools difficulty). Her SAT scores were again similar to yours. I think you stand a really really good chance. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Incase anyone was wondering, I was accepted into Emerson College today!</p>

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<p>Congratulations, cool<em>hand</em>payt!! :D</p>

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<p>Congratulations. I guess my daughter will see you there!</p>