Emory Chances and Advice?

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<p>GPA-
Projected 97/98ish on a 100 pt scale over 3 years. Amazing 4.3 at frosh year school in a different state.
Will not be ranked.
Took one AP (US History) junior year and will take AP English, AP Gov, and AP Econ next year. These are the only non-math and science (or music theory and art, but whatever) APs offered at my school. It isn't too late to switch into AP bio or physics, but I don't think I'll do well in either (not well enough to get a respectable AP score or grade) and it seems that taking non-AP physics seems like a good fit for me. Definitely not doing AP Calc...lol, I'm not a mathie.</p>

<p>SAT-
1st Time:
690 CR
650 Math
700 Writing
=1340/2040</p>

<p>2nd Time:
720 CR
670 Math
780 Writing
=1390/2170</p>

<p>I live in Pennsylvania and go to a small public high school in a college town that sends many, many grads to top schools, especially compared to others in the area. Silver Medal USNWR High School. Although I'm not that crazy about the school itself, the kids are phenomenal.</p>

<p>ECs include multiple tourney wins in debate, a 30+ hr a week job plus a rec from employer, countless hours during campaign season and a rec from the county party chair, and hundreds upon hundreds of service hours.</p>

<p>For this example, I'm applying ED as a poli sci major.</p>

<p>I know Emory meets 100% of demonstrated need, but do they put loans in finaid packages?</p>

<p>Any other advice anyone has for getting in would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>At first I would have said that you needed more AP classes, but since your school doesn’t seem to offer very many, you’re good to go in that area.</p>

<p>Now for the SAT scores. You’re second score is good enough for Emory, so that’s perfect.</p>

<p>DEBATE!!! If you use debate to your advantage [talking about it in your essay, getting a letter from your coach] your going to have a GREAT CHANCE. Emory LOVES debaters!</p>

<p>I am personally a debater, and my debate league’s facilitator went to Emory and she’s won multiple national debating awards while debate for Emory. Keep up that debate, and DONT FORGET to get some sort of a leadership position on your team [I.E. Team Captain]</p>

<p>Leadership positions always help</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>