Chances getting into Emory?

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<p>Hello. I am a senior now in high school and I'm planning to apply to Emory in January. </p>

<p>My questions are:
1. My dad is Emory alumni and I was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Does that increase my chance getting into Emory?
2. Since my parents cannot afford full tuition, I'm in a situation where I cannot go to a university UNLESS I get 100% scholarship.. Is there a way or certain standard I must meet to get a full scholarship from the school? I have a dual citizenship (U.S. and South Korea), and should I apply as an international applicant or U.S. citizen applicant for a greater chance to get a good amount of scholarship?
3. Chances getting into Emory?</p>

<p>Here is my resume:
1.) I am a both U.S. citizen and South Korea citizen.
2.) I'm interested in neuroscience (possibly my future major)
3.) G.P.A: 4.26 out of 4.3 (3.96 out of 4) (from my junior year 2nd semester)
(if unweighed, probably about 4.15 out of 4.3 (3.85 out of 4))
4.) SAT score from January 2013
-SAT reasoning: 590
-SAT writing: 630
-SAT math: 770
5.) SAT score from recent practice test from college board (I am going to take one more test next month)
-SAT reasoning: 620-680
-SAT writing: 630-670
-SAT math: 780-800
6.) Extracurricular activities:
-Volleyball, Soccer, Speech and Debate Club, Music Club, NHS, Chapel Worship Club, STUCO
7.) Leadership experience:
-Yearbook chief-in-editor (2012-)
-Speech and debate team President (2013-)
-NHS President (2013-)
-12th grade Class Representative (2013-)
-Music Club President (2013-)
-Chapel Worship Leader (2013-)
-Paju YWCA Y-teen Leader (2012-)
-Peer group session leader (2012-)
-House leader (2013-)
-Paju YWCA Philippines Mission Trip student leader (2013-)
8.) I studied college-level Neuroanatomy course in universities
9.) Awards and certificates:
-One B honor roll in 9th grade first semester and A honor rolls since then to now
-third place in short story competition with $250.
-Academic award: Music
-Academic award: Spanish
-Forensics team: most improved
-Character certificate in caring and citizenship
-Character certificate in responsibility
-2nd place in science fair</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>If your dad is an Emory alumnus, that will help. Where you were born will probably not matter.</p>

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<p>I have to emphasize that Emory asks you and your family to pay what you can, not what you’d like to. At the same time, Emory does have Emory advantage. If your family makes less than $50,000 a year and has usual assets, you should expect to graduate with no debt. If your family makes between $50,000 and $100,000, your federal loans will be capped at $15,000 total–you should additional amounts should be replaced by a grant. [Emory</a> Advantage](<a href=“Emory Advantage | Emory University | Atlanta GA”>Emory Advantage | Emory University | Atlanta GA)</p>

<p>Definitely apply as a U.S. citizen. Emory guarantees it will meet 100% of demonstrated need to domestic students, but not to international students. Also, you might qualify for federal grants that international students are ineligible for.</p>

<p>Try to increase your SAT CR score as much as possible, and make sure to demonstrate interest by attending information sessions/tours.</p>

<p>If money is a huge determinant, try to get your SAT score as high as possible and apply a lot of places. If you can increase your scores a bit, you might even apply for the Oxford Scholars program at Emory’s Oxford College.</p>