Do I have a CHANCE of getting into Emerson?

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<p>Let me preface this by saying Emerson is BY FAR my first choice. Everything else pales in comparison. This is, without a doubt, my #1 school.</p>

<p>I'm applying to Emerson early, and, well, to be frank, my GPA is abysmal. It's about a 3.2. My class rank is in the bottom half, but BARELY. I do, however, take a few AP classes. My schedule is moderately rigorous. I got a 5 on the AP English exam and a 3 on the AP US History. </p>

<p>Conversely, I got a pretty good score on my ACT (30) and one of my main strengths is my writing ability. I'm applying to the WLP department. I think my essays are shaping up pretty well, and I should have them completed within the next few weeks. I know that Emerson is looking for somebody unique, singular, and I think my essays competently fit those criterion. I also have a couple other factors helping my case, i.e. I set up an informal interview with Emerson's Southeast Admissions representative (I live in Alabama) when I was in Boston this summer and he seemed to be impressed by me and told me that he wants to see me go there, I intern for a newspaper and a record label, I went to a summer college program at BU, my AP scores were pretty good, I write for a couple online publications and the school newspaper, etc. I wish I would have done more in high school, but there's nothing much I can do to change that now. My recommendations will probably be average, though, because of my poor grades.</p>

<p>Okay, what I'm getting at, can all of this POSSIBLY outweigh the gravity of my GPA and class rank? I mean, according to college board 99% of Emerson's Freshmen were in the top half of their class. And I'm not. My school is relatively competitive and my grade is large, but there's no way for Emerson to know that. </p>

<p>I'm really freaking out about this...I've been having a veritable mental breakdown wondering whether or not I'll be accepted, which I'm sure isn't too rare these days, but it's still distressing. Please help to assuage my fears (or tell me the truth), I can't stand this. I feel like I HAVE to get into Emerson, no matter what anybody else says.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>someone? anyone?</p>

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<p>I think you'll be more than fine. Emerson will know that your school is large and relatively competitive. that's what the college counselor/ any academic counselor is for. </p>

<p>It depends on which major you apply for too. if you are applying for film/theatre... you're chances are still fine but lesser than for general communications.</p>

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<p>i'm applying to writing literature and publishing.</p>

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<p>"I decided I wanted to be a film student the summer before senior year.</p>

<p>I had a GPA of 3.3 and had very little EC.</p>

<p>Boston Marathon 3 years
Anatomy Club 1 year
Writer's Block 1 year
Literary Magazine 2 years
Junior Statesmen of America 2 years
Stock Club 2 years
Vacation Bible School 2 years
Year Movie <- only for senior year</p>

<p>my SAT score was 1870</p>

<p>I wrote my script for the creative submission the night before and the essays the night before.</p>

<p>I paid the application bill and I went to sleep. This was the last day it was due.</p>

<p>The day after at 2 PM I'm checking my email and I find out I paid but didn't submit my application. I FREAKED OUT.</p>

<p>I gave the admission staff a email stating why it was a day late.</p>

<p>Keep in mind I also applied to only four colleges. NYU (first choice) BU (only because friend told me to) Ithaca (I like Ithaca) and Emerson (2nd choice)</p>

<p>I would have applied to USC but...that was WAAAAAAAAAAAY out of my league.</p>

<p>My first quarter grades senior year were Horrible.</p>

<p>Physics Honors: D-
AP stats: D-
AP BIo: C+
Intro Calc Honors: D+
Spanish 4 Honors: B+
English Level 3 (AKA idiot english. I needed an easy class): A
Physical Education: A</p>

<p>A few months later I got rejection letters from BU and NYU. I was furious.</p>

<p>Then I got accepted to Ithaca and I thought I'd be going there. I thought I had absolutely no chance of getting into Emerson.</p>

<p>A week later I got my Acceptance letter from Emerson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

<p>I was so PSYCHED!!!!!</p>

<p>So never lose hope."</p>

<p>that's what i wrote in another post.</p>

<p>You don't have to go to Emerson. It's not USC or NYU lol. If you don't get in don't get depressed over it. </p>

<p>Also give yourself the BOTD and work hard on your essays and creative submission. that's what got me in.</p>

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<p>anyone else wanna offer an opinion?</p>

<p>btw thanks man that helped to heighten my spirits a little bit. what was your class rank?</p>

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<p>my school didn't have ranks</p>

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<p>sounds good. just focus on your essay and getting good grades this year.</p>

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<p>krnpsychopath: </p>

<p>I saw what you wrote about getting into Emerson.
And Emerson is my top choice too.
You gave some great information, and thanks.
But what were your standardized test scores?</p>

<p>And did you take any AP? </p>

<p>Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>This thread is 2 years old and krnpsychopath has not posted in almost a year. Additionally, the Emerson film program has become extremely selective in the past two years. </p>

<p>I don’t believe a 3.3 GPA and D’s senior year would get krnpsychopath into the Emerson film program now. </p>

<p>If you have questions about Emerson, start a new thread.</p>

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<p>Hey mtngoat did you end up getting in?? Im in a similar situation and i really like emerson so id just like to know???</p>

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<p>I am a rising senior. I am looking into the stage management program at Emerson. It is my number one choice! I am just not sure that I can get in. I have been involved in theatre since middle school, but started stage managing in the fall. I have a summer internship this summer to continue learning about the area. I have a 3.8 gpa, but not many Honors or APs. My act is 23 but I am going to retake it before applying. I have a fair amount of community service. Does anyone know if that will be enough? I am starting my portfolio, and I am just super nervous.</p>

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<p>My freshman year GPA brings me down a lot… I am a junior in high school now.</p>

<p>Freshman year GPA: 1.4
Sophomore year GPA: 3.2
Junior year GPA: 3.9</p>

<p>SAT:
Math: 740
Writing: 680
Reading: 640</p>

<p>I’ve been on the debate team for two years, I’m a member of two clubs at school, I did an internship over the summer in the field I want to be in…I’m planning on doing another one this summer, and I did cross country for two years. </p>

<p>I’m going to apply Early Decision to increase my chances.</p>

<p>The head of admissions at Emerson is also my family friend…</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting in to Emerson College?</p>