Emory University Chances?

Hi guys, I got accepted into Northeastern (EA), Binghamton (EA), and Buffalo Honors. Waiting on UVA, UNC, Cornell, Lehigh, Brandeis, Emory, and some others. Emory is my fav as of now, just wondering the chances. Thanks!

Weighted GPA: 102.64
Unweighted GPA: N/A
Class Rank: Top 10% (IB School w/o specific rankings, 10% being the lowest interval)
SAT: 2010
ACT: 30 (Sending but eh)
Junior/Senior Year IB Diploma Workload: IB HL Bio, IB SL Chem, Science Research (IB Weighting), IB HL HOTA, IB HL Spanish, IB HL Literature, IB Theory of Knowledge, AP Calc AB, Band.

Honors and Distinctions
• Member of FBLA, Historian 2016, 2nd place – New York State FBLA Competition, qualification for National Competition
• Member of Commack High School Class Executive Board
• Member of Student Government SBMT (Site Based Management) – 2013-present
• National Honor Society – Science, Math, Spanish, FBLA & Social Studies
• HS – Spanish Language - Recognized Student Award – 2014
• Suffolk County Math Fair, Silver Medal (Mathematics in Magic) – 2013, Silver Medal (Mathematics in Architecture) – 2014
• Captain of Commack H.S. Junior Varsity Tennis Team – 2014-2015
• Lifeguard – American Red Cross certified (First Aid, CPR, AED)
• Member of Marching Band 2013-2016, Section leader – 2015
• Member of PLAN (Peer Leadership Advisory Network) – 2016/2017
• Member of FBLA, Historian 2016
• Science Research – Various awards from 2013-2016, Xerostomia analysis with STATA program, current project with Dr. Monisha Billings (Clinical Research Fellow at National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), NIH)

Internships/ Shadowing Experience
• Dr. James Green – Orthodontist – Commack, NY – 2014–2016 (Volunteered to shadow Orthodontist, made wire/ invisalign retainers, observed business practices)
• Dr. Scott Mateer – Orthodontist – Commack, NY – 2014/2015 (Volunteered to shadow Orthodontist & observed business practices)
• Dr. Joseph Morales – Oral Surgeon – Metropolitan Hospital, Manhattan – 2016 (Volunteered to shadow oral surgeon/ maxillofacial residents, assisted with surgeries)
• Current project with Dr. Monisha Billings (Clinical Research Fellow at National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), NIH)

Other EC’s
Varsity Tennis
CYO Basketball
Personal Magic Performance and Balloon Animal Business (est. 2012)


• Entertainment business - create artistic balloon figures for children’s parties, community events, & functions
• Responsible for providing quality professional entertainment for groups of 10-100+ children
• Numerous repeat business generated from previous performances
• Manage all aspects of business, insured
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1Tu8U8vjVBUSl9qLXFDUGVPSjQ (Balloon animal photos)


Summer Job
Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp, Cornell Cooperative Extension. Southold, NY – Overnight Counselor, Basketball Instructor – Summer 2016
• Provided quality supervision & care for children attending overnight sleepaway camp ages 11-12 years
• Trained in peer mediation, conflict resolution & camper mentoring
• Assisted counselors with cabin activities
• Provided Instruction to children in basketball, fitness trail, magic & other activities
• Completed wilderness leadership course
• Previous experience as CIT (Counselor in Training 2015)

Hooks: first gen, great interview/ public speaking skills, personable, business minded, competitive high school.

Your SAT is middle 50% and your GPA is above average. You have amazing EC, and if you interviewed then you will have even better shot. I’d say you stand a good shot, definitely a match, but nothing is guaranteed in college admissions.