<p>julien,
the comments i suggested were meant to be an intro paragrph to the revised essay–not the essay itself.
ok?</p>
<p>wow sherbear, that’s a lot of input and you’ve certainly given me a lot to think about; thanks! that “new” essay does seem like a good idea, which I’ll definitely take into consideration.</p>
<p>there were some things in your analysis that I’d like to clarify, though. concerning APs, I’ve had the most rigorous course-load each year since freshmen year. including this year, I’ve totaled 8 APs.
I also showed a lot of interest in the school, including a visit, e-mail with admission office, website, recommendation from counselor, and knowing a student. although this doesn’t technically count as “interest,” I also have called the admission office and spoken to an officer to switch my app from RD to EDII, so at least someone knows my voice.</p>
<p>u r welcome.
u didn’t list ap scores, so i had no idea.
do u have a together gc who will advocate for u?
do u know the rep for ur specific area?
ur gc should contact the rep specifically and have the rep explain where, if anywhere, the committee found ur file lacking.
in regards to the essay:
study emory well. look at the course offerings, the profs, what they’ve published, what the kids have to read in a few different courses. be able to say how dr. blah blah has made an aname for herself in <strong><em>field, and how her course on </em></strong> delves into ______, an specific interest area for u, etc.
if ur francophone status is a plus, play on it.
look at the french department, its profs, its courses, and talk about what u could bring to some of those discussions.
if an invitation to attend emory does not result, u will have learned how to really go after something that’s important to you.
it’s a win win</p>
<p>again, all great suggestions that I’ll do my best to follow-through on.</p>
<p>you clearly have an excellent understanding of this process; congrats on your son’s acceptance!</p>
<p>i appreciate you kind words.
i really wish the best.</p>
<p>Where is it referenced that EMORY admissions will even consider additional info/stats for wait listed applicants, especially prior to the regular decision announcement date? How many were actually admitted from the waitlist in 2007?</p>
<p>in julien’s case, where his gpa and course rigor are on target, but his essays are only so-so, he has nothing to lose by submitting a revised essay with an explanation.
i have no reference info for you, as none has been released.
but if you had written a weak why emory essay, then the chances are that you didn’t put the time into researching the school or you didn’t put sufficient energy into searching/conveying your own thoughts.
knowing your own thoughts and/or knowing a lot about the school are, in my view, worthwhile endeavors.
it was just an opinion./suggestion.
had julien said he wanted to blow emory off, i would not have made such a suggestion.
being waitlisted is not pleasant.
you’re in limbo.
you could hang out on cc and commiserate with others; but after venting, you could channel you r energy into a revision.
emory will take it and at minimum, place it in your file.
just a thought.</p>
<p>JASMAC: According to the 2006-2007 CDS noone was admitted from the waiting list..Not sure about last year…But there has been discussion on other forums and at other comparable schools about increased use of waitlists this year…</p>
<p>I know someone who was admitted after being wait listed, albeit a number of years ago… I think the idea of re-writing essays, obtaining extra recs, and writing a personal letter to Emory is the way to go…</p>
<p>Accepted</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>]SAT: 2050 680v 660m 710w
[</em>]SAT II: 700 m2 680 bio-m
[<em>]ACT: 32 32e 33m 33r 30s
[</em>]GPA: 3.7uw 5.2 w
[<em>]Rank: 5/650
[</em>]Other Tests: AP - Bio - 4, Stats - 4, Spanish - 4, USH - 4, Eng lang - 4, chem - 3, world his - 2.<br>
[/ul]Subjective[ul]
[<em>]Essays: Id say VERY good. Took lots of time, about 20 rewrites.
[</em>]Teacher Recs: Very good
[<em>]Counselor Rec: Very good
[</em>]Supplementary Material: None
[<em>]Hook: Varsity hockey captain, took 16 total AP classes including senior year and 10 dual enrollment classes at Florida Atlantic University [/ul]Personal[ul]
[</em>]Location: FL
[<em>]High School Type: Semi-competitive public
[</em>]Ethnicity: White/Jewish
[<em>]Gender: Male
[</em>]Applied for Financial Aid: No[/ul]Other[ul]
[<em>]Extracurriculars: FLHS, NHS, Rho Khappa, Varsity Hockey, Insight for the blind president
[</em>]Awards: AP scholar w/ distinction
[*]Advice? Commiserations? Feel like bragging?: Goizueta isn’t ready for me!!! hahah 
Cant wait to see you all there[/ul]</p>
<p>what school in florida?</p>
<p>Accepted</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT: 1300/1900
SAT II: 650 math 690 spanish
GPA: 103.8
Rank: 17/408
Other Tests: AP Spanish 3</p>
<p>Subjective
Essays: dont even remember, i guess alright
Teacher Recs: good
Counselor Rec: i basically wrote it
Supplementary Material: None
Hook: took a lot of ap classes, recruited for the tennis team</p>
<p>Personal
Location: TX
High School Type: public but not so good
Ethnicity: Hispanic/Jewish
Gender: Female
Applied for Financial Aid: No</p>
<p>Other
Extracurriculars: Top 50 tennis player in Texas, 4 yr varsity tennis #1, #282 recruit in class of 08, NHS, SHS vp, Youth Group pres, Key Club vp, tennis academy
Awards: only from tennis
Advice? Commiserations? Feel like bragging?: really the only reason i got in was for tennis. i applied the day before the decisions came out for ed2. i guess the tennis coach just hooked me up</p>
<p>Accepted</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT: 1350/2030
ACT: 30
SAT II: 740 U.S. History/
GPA: 3.9
Rank: N/A
Other Tests: 5 on AP U.S. History</p>
<p>Subjective
Essays: Regular essay was fine/ great emory supplement
Teacher Recs: Good
Counselor Rec:Good
Supplementary Material: None
Hook: Took most rigorous schedule offered. two sport four year varisty player and four years of technical theater</p>
<p>Personal
Location: Northern NJ
High School Type: small provate school
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Applied for Financial Aid: No</p>
<p>Other
Extracurriculars: Varsity Baseball, Varsity Soccer, SADD, Student Council VP and Treas. Hebrew High School, FBLA Secretary
Awards: Soccer awards and school scholarship award
Advice? Commiserations? Feel like bragging?: I loved Emory. It was a reach but I got in by making sure the school knew it was my first choice and doing everything in my power to make myself the best applicant for the school. Dpnt be intimidated by guidance counselors and books, do what you want and the most important person to listen to is yourself.</p>
<p>Accepted
Stats:[ul]
[ *]SAT: N/A
[ *]SAT II: N/A
[ *]ACT: 27
[ *]GPA: 3.55 unweighted
[ *]Rank: 60 ot of 455
[ *]Other Tests: none take 2 AP classes this years
[/ul]Subjective[ul]
[ *]Essays: long essay about kindergarden face wit opportunity and diversity a.k.a amazing. short answers used the 10 reasons why emory thats available on the emory web site and also wrote about being a Veteran Affairs volunteer
[ *]Teacher Recs: got the best teachers i knew to do it
[ *]Counselor Rec: college counselor did it. never met the lady till after i sent the stuff off
[ *]Supplementary Material: (research abstracts, music recordings, art slides)
[ *]Hook: none really [/ul]Personal[ul]
[ *]Location: memphis, tenn
[ *]High School Type: public
[ *]Ethnicity: afican american
[ *]Gender: male
[ *]Applied for Financial Aid: yes [/ul]Other[ul]
[ *]Extracurriculars: too many to name
[ *]Awards:
[ *]Advice? Commiserations? Feel like bragging?: its not all aobut grades and test scores but also good writing and community service. believe ed1 helped me alot to[/ul]</p>