<p>Applying as a biology major (i want to do the georgia tech 3-2 engineering program later)
ED II
ACT: 31...English:31 Math: 33 Reading:31 Science:28
weighted GPA: 3.95 out of tough 4.0 (eg: B+ is from 90-92% and is a 3.33)
Senior course load:
BC Calc
AP physics
AP stats
honors journalism (sem 1)/honors shakespeare (sem2)
honors biographical history (sem 1)/ honors religion, politics, and society (sem2)
religion 4
AP scores: Bio-4 Comparative-5
Extracurricular/achievements:
President of Club Erin(jr-sr) (irish ethnic club..my name so happens to be erin too lolz)
On Exec Board of students against destructive decisions (junior/senior)
Model UN (07-11) won a lot of awards
co-captain of calculator team for math team (senior)
Awarded a paid internship through illinois inst. of tech this summer for 8 weeks
started my school's first music podcast this year. its called "delectable beats"
xc- junior/senior
vball-fresh/soph
math peer tutor -(07-11)
volunteered at retirement home all soph. year
Essay: Good/different..wrote about my parents immigration to America (from Ireland) and how their hardships shaped me
Teacher Recs: good
Counselor Rec:excellent
State or Country: il
School Type: private/catholic
Ethnicity: white
Gender: female
major strength-girl strong in math.
weaknesses- act is a little low, band/spanish grades have brought down my gpa immensely
Other Factors/Pluses: parents are immigrants/never went to college</p>
<p>wow we have really similar stats haha. except for my gpa is much lower. i also wrote about my parents immigration and its effect on me haha. i’m also from illinois! looking to major in bio too. I’d say you have a good chance with all your ECs. but what do i know, i havent applied yet lol. good luck though!</p>
<p>Where did your parents immigrate from?</p>
<p>zanyyall, in my judgment, you have a good chance at being accepted. Your ACT score of 31 is within the Emory middle 50% of admitted students. I’m not sure what your unweighted GPA is, but I’m guessing that when Emory recalculates it, it’s probably close to, or within, the middle 50%. </p>
<p>Your ECs look to be fine. Applying EDII will help, as it covers the demonstrated interest base. With a good/different essay and good/strong recommendations along with your other qualifications, my guess is that you will be accepted. Good luck!</p>
<p>By the way, Emory offers an Irish studies minor. If you’re considering Biology and Engineering, you probably won’t have time to fit it into your schedule, but I thought that I’d mention it.</p>
<p>Emory academic profile of admitted students 2010:
Academics - Admitted Students
Average GPA, middle 50% 3.74 - 3.99 / 4.0 unweighted scale
SAT verbal, middle 50% 640–740
SAT math, middle 50% 650–760
SAT writing, middle: 650-750
SAT total, middle 50% 1950–2250
ACT, middle 50% 30–33</p>
<p>Your academics are strong and definitely within the Emory range. Make sure you write good essays, and get recommendations from at least 2 teachers. Emory is also big on “demonstrated interest.” Make sure you check all boxes that apply in the supplement section. (There is a section that askes in what ways have you contacted Emory, campus visits, website visit, contact with current students, etc…)</p>
<p>I think you have a great shot as long as you write good essays, get recommendations, and show interest. </p>
<p>Best of Luck</p>
<p>Hey, why must I get recs from 2 teachers? I thought admission requirements only require 1?</p>
<p>@citylife, mine or the OP’s?</p>
<p>@TAHUNGANH, true only one is required, but IMO it’d be to your advantage to do two. I don’t think it’ll hurt you if you do only one, just that I think two give a better overall picture of you…</p>
<p>@begoodperson:
Actually emory requires none, just for your information.
But true, 2 good ones would be nice :D</p>