<p>I have just about completed my Emory application, but according to those who have helped revise my essays, my "Why Emory" essay is not dynamic or special. I was not planning on visiting, but is there a lot more I can learn from the school by visiting?</p>
<p>Yes, there is a lot. My S. went and talked with professors in the department of his possible major. He will use what he learned to help him write his essay. Plus, the adcoms were quite blunt that they favored applicants who'd visited the campus. I have heard this from several sources. If Emory is high on your list, it would be a plus to visit.</p>
<p>you need to visit</p>
<p>less to have **** to write in your short answer, more bc to be accepted without visiting, you better be an AMAZING candidate</p>
<p>wow is it really that serious? </p>
<p>visiting is quite an investment!!</p>
<p>Wow how much is not visiting going to hurt? I consider myself a pretty good candidate: URM, 4/489, 2270, 800,800,670 (SAT IIs arent even required right?), president of a few things. Will the fact that I applied for the Scholars program prove that I really am interested?</p>
<p>If I don't get into the Scholars program, will they reread that additional essay when they consider me for RD? I really like that 750 word essay.</p>
<p>If you can't visit, order the DVD tour, attend any local presentations on Emory, and have as much contact as possible. Emory is a school that really cares about the interest shown. You can probably beef up your "Why Emory?" essay using information available without actually visiting. Get some specific things about Emory that are relevant to you and put them in the essay.</p>