ED (I or II) at Emory and/or Oxford?

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Hello!
I am currently a junior and I was hoping for some feedback before I start my applications this summer. i.e. should I focus on retaking the SAT/ACT, or further involvement in my ECs. I am interested in the finance field.
Should I consider the early decision option for Emory/ Oxford, since McCombs at UT is an in-state option for me.
Thanks.

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 1440 (770 Math/670 Reading/Writing), 16/24 Essay (Taken Once) (Do not plan to submit)
ACT (breakdown): 34 (36 Reading, 36 English, 33 Math, 30 Science) 8/12 Essay; Taken twice (35 Superscore, but Emory doesn’t)
SAT II: Planning to take Math ii and Biology in June
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Weighted GPA: 4.7/ 5.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 1% (900 students in class)
AP (place score in parenthesis): Psych (5), Human Geo (5), Stats (4), Comp Sci A (3)
Will be taking Econ, Bio, Lang, Calc BC, and Physics 1 exams in May.
Senior Year Course Load: Multi Calc; APES; Lit; Comp Sci Principles; AP Research;
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): N/A

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership/grade level in parenthesis):
FBLA- National Qualifier x2; State Winner (Freshman Rep./ 9th-10th)
BPA- State Qualifier; Regional Winner (11th)
SNHS- Host Labs (Treasurer/ 11th; will become co-president in 12th)
Investment Club- Linked with the Young Investors Society organization (Founder/ President; 10th-11th)
Science Olympiad- UT Austin Regional Medalist x3 (9th-11th)
Knowledge at Wharton High School (KWHS) Investment Comp:
Exceeded Class avg. of 650+ teams and S&P 500 returns (Team Lead/11th)
Robotics- Trained in Safety/ Mechanical; UIL State (9th-11th)
Band UIL Regional/ Area Marching (9th-10th)
NHS(11th)/ School Service Club Member (9th-11th)

Job/Work Experience:
Planning an unpaid business internship for 12th grade school yr at local engineering firm
Mother’s online Amazon business (Assist in inventory management/ goods reconciliation)
Volunteer/Community service:
Temple Youth Leader (Food Service/ Donation Management); 150 hrs (9th-11th)
Summer Activities:
Planning to work on essays this summer; any suggestions for other activities?

Other:
Intended Major: Finance/ MIS
State (if domestic applicant): Texas (OOS); We realize that out-of-state tuition will apply.
School Type: Large Public School; in Houston suburbs
Ethnicity: South Asian (Indian)
Gender: Male
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): N/A

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Your SAT isn’t as good as your outstanding ACT. Why not just submit that ACT?

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@boss2719 : “State (if domestic applicant): Texas (OOS); We realize that out-of-state tuition will apply.”

No! Emory is a private school. Everyone, I is subject to the same rate structure.

I agree with #1 that the ACT will help more than the SAT. All else looks solid I guess. good luck.

Early Decision plans are reserved for those that KNOW they want to go to Emory. Otherwise, don’t do it to yourself.

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Thanks! @ljberkow and @bernie12 I plan to stick with the ACT as it fits in with Emory’s middle 50 scores. Also, I visited the Emory campus for an informational tour in January, and I am seriously considering it.

Also, do you have any idea about the BBA+QSS? It seems to be a relatively new program, and the website mentions that it requires careful planning from freshman yr onwards.

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@boss2719
Yes it is new, It takes careful planning as you have to complete the prereqs for Goizueta while staying on track for the QSS.

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@boss2719 : It is very credit hour intensive, and the QSS courses aren’t easy, and nor would the BBA courses be particularly easy (especially if you choose finance or accounting. And even if you chose “easier” paths, you still have to compete in those classes)

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@boss2719 One last thing, if you know you want business, Emory College is a better starting place for Goizueta Business School for several reasons. Just apply to Emory College unless you REALLY want that Oxford experience and you believe that experience is worth more than things like (1) enrolling in GBS as a sophomore (Oxford continuees enroll as juniors), and (2) ability to take more business classes as freshman and sophomore.

For what it’s worth, I saw something on the Emory website and the new program and the 4 initial entrants. It looks impressive. Also, that 34 and your 4.0 are better than middle 50%. You’re in good shape. Keep it up.

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Ok, the program does sound rigorous, but I do like that it leans towards a quantitative, technical skillset as well. I will definitely consider this during my college search. Thanks!!