Can this dreamer get into Emory?

<p>Background:
Location: New Jersey
Ethnicity: Asian (Indian) American
Gender: Male
School Type: Public, sends many grads to top schools
Major: Economics/Mathematics</p>

<p>Stats:
GPA: 3.49 UW, 3.98 W (downward trend with a C junior year)
SAT: 1490/2220 (800 math, 690 critical reading, 730 writing)
SAT IIs: 800 Math Level 2, 660 Physics
Courseload: Will have taken 5 APs and 10 honors courses by end of high school
No Class Rank or Percentile</p>

<p>Extracurriculars/Volunteer/Work Experience:
1. Future Business Leaders of America (10-12)
2. Debate Club (10-12)
3. Games Club (9-12) - Secretary
4. Economics Club (10-12) - Co-founder, Secretary
5. Volunteer at library (Summers 2006-2009), Volunteer at Hospital (10-11)
6. Business Internship (Summer 2009)
7. Teaching and Counselling at an orphanage in India (Summer 2009)
8. Part-time employment as a lifeguard (10-12)
9. Music - Piano (9-12), Trumpet for school band (9-12)</p>

<p>Essays/Recommendations:
Essays: Working hard on them
Teachers Recs: Great
Guidance Counselor Rec: Generic</p>

<p>Honors/Awards:
National Merit Commended (217 PSAT)
Praveshika Certificate </p>

<p>So how are my chances for Emory ED II and RD?</p>

<p>You’re in the “maybe” pile.</p>

<p>I actually think you have a good shot.
Apply ED II to raise your chances.</p>

<p>Apply in one the early decisions, your unweighted Gpa is low for Emory.</p>