<p>This might seem like a stupid question, but I was curious to know if attending the Emory pre-college program will help my chances when it comes to applying to Emory. I am doing the summer program this summer, and I am not doing the program just so I can help my chances. I loved my visit to Emory, and the college just seemed amazing! I believe that the program will be an amazing experience, and will definitely give me a feel of what it's like to attend Emory, or any college for that matter. I know that showing interest in the school is no longer part of the decision process (Visiting campus), but is the pre-college program different? Thanks so much.</p>
<p>It might but I don’t think so. I know the Stanford Summer Program doesn’t help at all.</p>
<p>@BenPM35: It could depending on some factors. Mainly, it will depend on your performance and level of interest in whatever academic path you take in the program. I’m sure that if you can leave a mark on some of the faculty members (I remember some pre-College students motivated and interested enough in the course they were taking to show up to a couple of David Lynn’s lab meetings. They were taking De Roode’s evolutionary biology course and wanted to learn about molecular evolution. Students with this level of inquiry and curiousity could end up being memorable ones if they network well), they may remember you and even write a rec. letter. That’s the good thing about Emory’s program from what I heard and see. It seems much more “personable” and academic in nature. If you are the type that likes learning, it will show in these programs and leave an impression on the folks running the program. If you are merely just having a fun summer time at Emory and the academic part is more of a side show (and thus you are less engaged with the academic part) then there is no way to leave an impression. You blend in with the sea of people having fun during summer at Emory. Attendance is not enough. Also, think about it. Why would it be? Many students could be just attending to signal to other high ranked institutions that they can handle or have experience with the environment at other selective schools. It’s hard to separate these stepping stone sort of people from those who would seriously consider attending if they enjoyed the program. </p>
<p>Thank you guys for the replies! I was just curious. I just love the atmosphere at Emory, and I just really see myself thriving at Emory. I just love talking about the school, and I want the admissions staff to know that’s how I feel. Hopefully I form a good relationship with my professor this summer! </p>
<p>@BenPM35: What program/course during pre-college are you thinking about/have signed up for?</p>
<p>I’m taking the study of movement. It’s one of the two-week program courses </p>
<p>Doing the program won’t hurt my chances of being accepted, will it? </p>
<p>Uhmmm no. And holy crap! The instructor for that 2 week experience is a medical school instructor that specializes in biomechanics. That should be pretty cool! His research I’m sure has expanded since 8 years ago, but it seems like an interesting approach: <a href=“Division of Physical Therapy | Emory School of Medicine”>Division of Physical Therapy | Emory School of Medicine;
<p>See very bottom of document. It should be fun to learn from this guy. </p>
<p>Ok. Sorry for all the questions. I was just curious, and I really want to go to Emory</p>
<p>@BenPM35 I would avoid doing an experience primarily to impress the college admission officers at any school. Do what your passionate about! If you are excited by the program and really wanna to do it, then go for it! No one on this forum can really tell you what will help you get admitted outside of what Emory publishes publicly. Only an admission officer can really answer that question (will this program help me get admitted). </p>
<p>I don’t think they would answer that either. Just do the program because you like learning and because that person that you are learning from is likely awesome. </p>
<p>Sorry! I didn’t want to give you guys the wrong impression. I’m doing this program because I’m interested in studying the topic that I have signed up for. I could have chosen any other program, but I chose Emory’s program so that I could get an idea of what being at Emory and being so far away from home is like (I live in New York). In no way did I want it to seem that I was doing the program solely for admissions purposes. I know that there is no way to know what it is that a college is looking for. I was just curious if these programs even contribute. Thank you though for all the help! </p>
<p>deleted. my bad</p>