Chances for Emory RD?

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Hey, I know we’re hearing back soon but I’m super nervous about decisions. Would appreciate any feedback you’re willing to give!

Intended major: Political Science
GPA: 4.0 UW/ 4.9 W
Rank: Top 10% of class
SAT: 1590 (800 EBRW, 790 M)
APs (11): Eng Lang, Eng Lit, Calc AB, Calc BC, US History, US Government, Macro Econ, Micro Econ, Physics, French, Psychology
Region: Northeast
School Type: Public
ECs: mock trial, worked on 2 political campaigns, worked for several non-profits for political issues I am passionate about, started a political club at my school

I’m worried putting pre-law on my app hurt me since some schools will scrutinize pre-law/pre-med applicants harder, thoughts on my chances?

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You have great stats and good ECs. No need to post a chance me. Just write good essays, and you will have a great chance!

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Thank you!!

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I read back over last years and saw great stats get waitlisted or rejected and some with lower stats (but still solid) admitted. It likely comes down to your EC’s, recommendations as they too pull a lot of weight at Emory per their Common Data Set and what you will contribute to the Emory community, Emory is very diverse in all aspects. Good luck!

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Thank you!! I’m confident in my recommenders but have no idea how my essays will be received. Hoping for the best. Good luck to you!!

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I feel like you have a good chance, you have an obvious spike in your interest in political science. As long as you fully developed your interest in your essays and have a recommendation letter backing your passion up, you should be set. In terms of Pre-Law, it might slightly hurt your chances; at the same time, I got in Bio Pre-Med.

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I forgot to update, but I was accepted and will be attending!! Thank you all for your help, and hopefully I’ll see you on campus.

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hi! i have almost the exact same ecs as you (mock trial gang) and want to either major in pre law or econ at emory. do you have any tips? congrats!!