@enenalal
As you can see from a few posts below yours that, ED2 is a more difficult round. I would say High Match/Low Reach because of your high stats but I’m still not sure. Emory has a new Admissions dean this year so I would expect some changes.
Also for he rest of you, lurk the Cornell ED1 class of 22 page. The rejections will surprise you. A good way to tapper expectations.
@VANDEMORY1342 aha, thank you!
do you think I have a good chance for Vanderbilt ED2 also? I’m actually torn between the two schools so…
I’m so nervous
Same !!! The next day and a half is going to feel like an eternity
@VANDEMORY1342, Latting was hired in 2011. I thought he was the head of admissions.
@lauriejgs
http://news.emory.edu/stories/2017/06/upress_marthers_vice_provost_enrollment_management/index.html
I meant Vice Provost for enrollment. I would still expect changes.
@enenalal
Would be more difficult.
@time123 Here is a link to Emory’s website which described this period last year. Nobody other than Admissions can give you any straight up answers and theirs is the only Chance that matters.
http://news.emory.edu/stories/2016/12/er_early_decision_class_2021/campus.html
@VANDEMORY1342 and @ljberkow : Expect nothing. It may just be different and still hard to predict (and that person just got here and enrollment management means much more than admissions. It intersects with a lot of things, including those things that may effect retention of current students) They are likely looking to enhance yield which will have little to do with the incoming statistics. They may be more picky on other characteristics looking to fulfill needs in ECAS. The biggest change to admissions, which is perhaps more applicable to RD is faculty involvement for some applications.
The document I found suggested that it was for those many applicants that are definitely liked, but may be borderline. Those who can fulfill a departmental need/have a talent in an area are more likely to get tipped over if the adcoms are on the fence. Apparently this started last cycle where some faculty got to read some applications. It would actually be interesting if some of the more “pointed” applications were taken and passed to a relevant department so that the adcoms could basically ask: “Could y’all use someone like this, or can you offer a person with these talents something unique from other places that may admit them”? Faculty involvement is a very good idea in my opinion.
Please chance DD for ED2. She is applying as a Creative Writing Major.
SAT: 1430 V 750 M 670
Subject Tests: Results come out 12/15
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.6
Weighted GPA: 4.12
(She attends a very rigorous, top 20 NE Boarding school; huge grade deflation)
Class Rank: School Doesn’t Rank
AP’s (Grade 11)
APUSH (4)
AP English (4)
AP Cell Biology
AP Genetics
AP’s (Grade 12)
AP LIterature
AP Creative Writing
AP Environmental Science
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Columbia University Gold Medal for outstanding Student Newspaper; Waiting on Scholastic Writing Contest Results; School English Honors Awards
SUBJECTIVE:
School Paper (Editor/Director of Design) (Staff Writer)
Peer Editor Writing Center (11/12) (School opened the Center in 11th grade)
Varsity Track
Varsity X-Country
School Multi-Cultural Club
Community service in Dominican Republic
Summer Abroad for Photography in Prague
Tutor Middle Schoolers in Creative Writing
Essays:
Common App 10/10
Supplements (still working but will be 10/10)
Teacher/ Counselor Recommendation:
AP English 10+ (Teacher has commented that DD is one of the best writers she has ever taught)
Math 9/10 (Not her strong suit but she works VERY hard)
AP Creative Writing 10+ (she earned an A+ Fall Term)
Counselor Recommendation : 9/10
OTHER:
Applied for Financial Aid: No
Intended Major : Creative Writing
Domestic or International (state or country in parenthesis): Colorado (school in in CT)
Race and/or Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: Upper middle class
Hooks: None
Other Schools you are applying to:
Barnard (RD)
Brown (RD)
Fordham (EA)
Kenyon (RD)
Johns Hopkins (ED)
Oberlin (RD)
Reed (RD)
Stanford (RD) (Legacy)
University of Virginia (RD)
General Comments: DD is pretty pointy (in English straight A’s and A+ in AP Creative Writing). She has challenged herself and has taken AP science all through 11th and 12th grade. Math is her week spot but lowest grade has been a B in A2. Grades are on a huge upward trend. Fall Senior Trimester 3.98 UW 4.52 W
She is an exceptionally talented writer but not the type of kid who believes in herself. I finally got her to submit to some contests. I anticipate at least a Silver Key in the Scholastics. She will be submitting a supplementary creative writing portfolio along with her applications.
Thanks for the input!
I submitted my ED application on October 29th. The day before that, my college counselor subtly told me that ED applications were up already by roughly 10%. I attend a private school in the south that has a good relationship with the Emory admissions staff, so my admissions counselor is a credible source. I imagine that the percentage change from last year increased even more between Oct 28th and Nov 1st because that is when most ED applications were submitted.
Don’t let the numbers get in your head. Emory is on an upward trend, which, if anything, is for the best. I have faith that everything will work out for all of us. Good luck everyone!
@dreamcatcher3
LOL, did you daughter not like Stanford? why did she not apply early there, especially since she’s legacy?
Also I’m excited to see more creative writing majors, Emory is truly exceptional in this area.
And Low Reach
Barnard (RD)- High Match
Brown (RD)- Reach
Fordham (EA)- safety
Kenyon (RD)- match
Johns Hopkins (ED)- Reach
Oberlin (RD)- High Match
Reed (RD)- High Match
Stanford (RD) (Legacy)- Reach
University of Virginia (RD)- High Match
Is it a bad sign that I emailed my admissions counselor a couple weeks ago and he didn’t get back to me? Maybe he is just busy?
LOL to you too! Stanford is notorious for their ED rejects 
Most legacy people that we know kid’s end up applying RD. Plus she wants a dedicated Writing Major. She finds out about her Hopkins ED on Friday.
Thanks for your response. Do you have any insights on being “pointy”?
@badnboujee : Uhm, you mean ED applications at elites are generally increasing. How could anyone know how Emory’s ED1 round did already. Are there admissions liasons communicating with your school about that information. I feel they shouldn’t, but I guess if it helps folks be realistic…okay. I have this feeling that Emory’s ED1 round will eventually look more like ED2 and RD percent admit wise.
@dreamcatcher3 : That is a term I typically use. Honestly, Emory seems not to have a problem with it. There are some schools that clearly care to more so get those who have done and are pretty good at everything, but Emory is a place that seems to take in a fair share of students who are extremely strong in very particular areas that show up over and over again in the application. They would expect a really good essay that validates that she is good at writing. But Emory likes recruiting for the English and Creative Writing Program and it appears so strong that even some internationals know about it and will attend for it. I wouldn’t worry about it. It may actually help her at Emory. Some schools in this tier would just ask “well what else does she do?”, but Emory has a good enough track record with those types of applicants, especially those interested in that program, that I doubt the “pointyness” would draw any pause.
@VANDEMORY1342 My gpa is average for emory (maybe slightly below) but I have had big increases between each year. Does emory take this into account when making decisions?
Hi can anyone chance me for Emory/Oxford RD?
I applied for Emory scholars RD.
SAT I: Not sending
ACT: 33 (35E/35R/27M/36S)
SAT II: 770 US History
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): My school does it on a 100 scale–> 93.94
Weighted GPA: 97.82
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School doesn’t rank, but I think I’m in the top 10-15%
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Idk if they’re anything major, but
American Legion School Certificate Award (9th), Smith College Book Award (11th), 2nd place at regional science competition (11th), 3rd place at regional National History Day competition (11th), Special award at another regional science competition (11th), AP Scholars, member of American Association for Cancer Research, Research is being prepped for publication
SUBJECTIVE:
(Short Phrases/ one word answers appreciated)
Extracurricular activities (place leadership in parenthesis):
Member of Science Research Program at my school (leadership n/a)- Conducted independent research for 3 summers starting after my freshman year; 30-40 hours each week during the summer & we learn foundational research & presentation skills in class (posterboard & ppt presentations etc.)
Asian Culture Club (Founding President 10-12)- ran fundraisers for important Asian causes, taught others about asian cultures
Student Representative for a local organization- 1 of 2 student reps. selected to represent students at organization’s board meetings; helped pass several grants to fund arts programs in my town
JV/Varsity volleyball- helped team reach section finals in 2016, league champs in 2017
Science Honor Society (Vice president)- organize members’ volunteer hours & science related events around town
Social Studies Honor Society (Vice president)- helped organize our annual history bowl event
Peer Tutoring Club (founding member)- tutored peers in various subjects (30-40 community service hours)
Gaelic League- joined b/c I was interested in Gaelic culture haha; learned a lot
Women’s Empowerment Club- Helped organize various fundraisers to promote women’s rights elsewhere in the world; also helped educate others in town about women’s history/feminist movement
National English Honor Society
Math Honor Society
National Honor Society
other minor clubs
Work Experience/Community service: Approx. 500 hours of community service conducting breast cancer research at a hospital in the city (3 summers of work starting from the summer after freshman year, 30-40 hours each week during the summer)
Essays: Not sure I can rate them accurately since I’ve read them so many times
Common app 9/10 (I wrote about my love of cooking and the lessons that it has taught me; very personal & unique to me)
Favorite fiction/non-fiction work: 8.5/10 (I wrote about a book that I found very impactful & influential in my life, but I found it hard to convey my ideas clearly under the word limit)
What motivates you to learn: 9/10 (I wrote about how inspiring it was to work in an all-female oncology lab conducting research on breast cancer and how everyday my dedicated colleagues and the collaborative work environment motivated me to learn.)
Teacher/ Counselor Recommendation:
Counselor: 8-9/10? (I’m honestly not sure about this one b/c she doesn’t know me extremely well. I think she likes me as a person, but Idk. She did say that my rec turned out really well…)
Math teacher from last year: 8-9/10 (Even though I struggled in her class, she really admired how hard I worked, but not sure how well she writes)
US history teacher from last year: 9/10 (I loved his class and did really well in it. I also think he really enjoyed having me as a student and plus, he’s an excellent writer.)
Research mentor: 10/10 (She and I have worked very closely for 2 summers now and really mesh well. She provided an out of the classroom perspective that neither of my other teachers could.)
Employer/family friend who went to Emory: 10/10 (He’s gotten to know me well on a personal level over the years and I think his rec might be strong.)
OTHER:
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major : Human Health w/ a minor/possible double major in Chinese
Domestic or International (state or country in parenthesis): Domestic (New York)
Race and/or Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: upper middle
Hooks (URM, first generation college, Recruited Athlete, Famous, High Donar): none
Other Schools you are applying to:
UNC (EA)
Baylor (EA)
Binghamton (EA, accepted)
Villanova (EA)
WashU (RD)
URochester (RD)
Boston University (RD)
Northwestern (RD)
Cornell (RD)
Yale (RD, legacy)
Brown (RD)
General Comments: I’m a little nervous about Emory RD b/c I loved Emory when I visited, but I don’t think anything in particular stands out.
Please chance me for Emory ED1
SAT I: 1500 (710R&W+790MATH)
SAT II:Math lvl2 760, Physics 750
Extracurricular activities (place leadership in parenthesis):
Started school’s largest design club
a cappella team
soccer varsity
…
Work Experience/Community service:
Payed promotion design intern ($1000)
Community service in hospital
Teacher/ Counselor Recommendation: Art, Eco, Math teacher recs, one conselor rec
Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major : Business
Domestic or International (state or country in parenthesis): International(China)
Race and/or Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male
Thanks guys!!
And the period of no sleep begins now