<p>This will probably be a reach for me, but what the hell-</p>
<p>GPA: 3.6 U/W- 3.73 W (Slacked in 9 &10 but had a 4.2 in 11)
SAT: 710 CR 600 M 680 W (2040)</p>
<p>I go to an excellent private school in Georgia and I've taken a pretty rigorous schedule (AP English Lit, AP English 12, AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Economics, AP Modern European History)</p>
<p>Extra Curriculars
Key Club 9-12
Spanish Club 9-12
Varsity Track 9-12
Varsity Football 9
150+ Community Service Hours
Eagle Scout</p>
<p>both your SAT and GPA are low and are below emory's middle 50%; it's not imposssible though, if you can get great recs and write some amazing essays.</p>
<p>Not sure what data the previous thread was using, but USNews cites Emory's 50th percentile as 1300-1470 so I think it's worth applying. Also, if your GPA has been rising, this is very positive. Show that you have matured and are now focused. Also, be thematic with your ECs and your vol hours.</p>
<p>You may have a difficult time due to competition from within your high school class. I am assuming that you are at Westminster Schools, Pace Academy, Marist or one of two others which I cannot recall. Emory has a national reputation. Students from the metropolitan Atlanta area need higher stats than the bottom 25% if they don't have a significant hook. Even with your modest math SAT score, you have a much better chance at Georgia Tech since you are a resident of Georgia. What do you want to study?</p>
<p>I actually don't go to school in the metro area- I go to Stratford Academy in Macon. It's not quite the same caliber as Pace or Marist, but it's definitely one of the best in Georgia. Competition shouldn't be bad at all- I think maybe one other person in my class is applying to Emory. I'd like to study Biology, and go into the Biotech industry after grad school (probably at Tech), however I'd also like a liberal arts education, which Tech does not offer. I've heard good stuff about Emory's biology program- how is it in your opinion?</p>
<p>Emory's science programs are among the nation's best. If you want to stay in the South, then Rhodes College in Tenn. may be an option for you. Vanderbilt and Emory will both be reaches in my opinion, but certainly worth a try. What other schools are you considering? Are you limited to any specific area or areas of the country? Are you seeking financial aid? You may also want to consider Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Last year they were touting their science departments at college fairs. Beautiful campus with capable students. But be sure to ask a lot of questions re: Trinity's science programs as I am not familiar with them. Rhodes would be a better choice for biology.</p>
<p>I looked up Rhodes- seemed like a great possibility. I'm pretty much limited to East of the Mississippi. Thanks for your help btw.</p>
<p>Think about Millsaps and Centre, also. My D is a Rhodes bio major. ;)</p>