Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Emory University
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<p>I know i dont look that good... i didnt know what it took to get into top schools till this year.. but im trying my best.. do i have a shot?? Im also going to aply EDII.. Thanks!!!</p>

<p>White/ Female</p>

<p>SAT: 1410. Probably at least 1500+ easy next time i take it</p>

<p>SAT IIs: 700 Math IC
700 Lit</p>

<p>Grades: </p>

<p>9th Grade:</p>

<p>Three C’s as final grades of 8. (one of the Cs was in gym) The rest B’s and A's</p>

<p>Final Grades for sophomore year:
Creative Writing A
English B
Trig/ Algebra II B
World History B
Chemistry A
Dance A
Art A
Juv Justice A
SAT Math A</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
4 years of Ninjutsu
(rank: Brown belt)
FBLA (Future Business Leader’s of America)
Gay-Lesbian Coalition
100 hours SSL
College Courses
Japanese 101
Health
Summer 2006
Biology?
Astronomy?</p>

<p>Summer 2005
Work experience</p>

<p>Interest:
Apply ED II
Visited Campus overnight
Requested DVD
On mailing list</p>

<p>Recommendations:
good</p>

<p>Essays:
excellent</p>

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<p>Why not ED I?</p>

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<p>Did they know that you visited?</p>

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<p>I cant take my SAT IIs till November 5 so i cant apply ED I with my SAT IIs. The 700s were my most recent practice tests.</p>

<p>And yes, they know i visited.</p>

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<p>Emory does not require SAT IIs</p>

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<p>I was under the impression i should take them anyway to increase my chances... would applying EDI without SATIIs be better than applying EDII with SATIIs?</p>

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<p>Apply EDI if you believe your SATs are good enough (which they are/going to be) and beat out the large WashU/Ivy League reject rush.</p>

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<p>Then having no SATIIs wouldnt hurt me too bad?</p>

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<p>I got in with a high SAT score and no SATIIs. I also know many other people that got in without reporting SATII scores</p>

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<p>How much do my grades hurt me? I know i should go another year but i have personal reasons that makes this not an option. And considering im applying ED emory wont see any of my senior grades... <em>rambles</em></p>

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<p>If you get that 1500+ it's all you need, even a 1410 is all you prob. need for ED. What is your GPA/ rank?</p>

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<p>Well, the grades do not help your chances. However, they are only freshman grades. Upward grade trends are very helpful! I had a lower than average GPA, but I believe that upward trends, difficult courses, and high SAT scores can help you overcome the GPA (besides, the GPA isn't bad, just not great).</p>

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<p>My rank is top 10%. My GPA is about a 3.1 i think....</p>

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<p>wow, top 10% with a 3.1. it must be a pretty hard school and I am sure they would take that into account.</p>

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<p>Its actually a very bad school. The teachers are no good and in a sense give out random grades... not good times.</p>