Email From Emory Suggesting Application To Oxford. Anyone Else Get It?

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My son applied to Emory RD. He received an email today from Emory suggesting he also apply to Oxford. Did everyone get this email? I’m trying to determine if this is a standard email, or if Emory is suggesting that Oxford is a better choice. Here is a brief summary. Do you all think he has a good chance for Emory? Oxford is not a choice for him. He has already been accepted to UMich Engineering, IU Kelley Business (direct admit), Perdue Engineering, and some in-state (FL) safety schools. He’s still waiting to hear from GA Tech.

ACT Composite: 32 (Superscore 34)
UW GPA 3.8, W 4.25
AP Diploma with Honors (or maybe Distinction?)
Will have 10 AP Credits
NHS
Overseas Medical Mission Work 4 Consecutive Years
School Rep for Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY)
Attended Econ For Leaders, UT-Austin
Competitive Chess Player Since 3rd Grade (Ranked USCF 96%, JR State)
Classical Pianist Since 4th Grade, Attended Interlochen Arts Camp Six Consecutive Years (Audition required, competitive)
Four Year Varsity Letterman- Lacrosse

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Also, he attends the #1 ranked public HS in FL. Ranked in top 50, US News. Thank you.

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There are several people on the Early Decision 1 thread who received the same email that only applied to Emory and not Oxford. I bet it is only a standard email and Emory just wants to increase the number of applicants to Oxford.

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Agree with asquared2016.

And if he can get into UMich Engineering, he should probably be able get into Emory…Tech, don’t know…very stats based.

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I got this email! I didn’t apply the first time just because I didn’t think I wanted a (more) liberal based education but after reading more about it I totally went for it! I would say go for it, especially if he really wants to go to Emory as he may not get accepted to Emory but may get in to Oxford. However If he is interested in engineering, then I would say maybe focus on the schools that are more science/ math oriented. Still, it can’t hurt especially since all you need to do is just click “yes” (fguratively speaking) without needing to write another essay. It’s a second chance at something you didn’t do before. :slight_smile: I hope this helps!

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@mom2ljr - International Studies Charter HS?

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My bad- #1 Newsweek @ClarinetDad16

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@mom2ljr hey there, don’t worry. It’s just a standard email. I got it too before ED1 results came out, and I thought this meant I got rejected. But I got accepted! So no need to worry about it.