Emory v. Northwestern v. Wash U in St. Louis

Colleges and Universities A-Z Emory University
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<p>Hey guys, I've been lurking the forums for a few weeks now (mostly to figure out when decisions were out --- excellent list you guys had going on there).</p>

<p>Anyway, I got accepted to Emory and placed on the Northwestern wait-list and the infamous Wash U wait-list. I also got into UC Berkeley and UCLA, but seeing as how I'm from California and I want to go to school in a different area, I'm probably going to choose one of the other 3.</p>

<p>I want to study something in the sciences, exactly what, I'm not sure. Probably Bio, Chem, BioChem, something of that sort. I do know that I want to do pre-med and if possible, do some research/internships at medical institutes (CDC would be an example for Emory).</p>

<p>But I also want the whole college life / awesome college town experience. I'm planning on visiting Atlanta this weekend (April 7-9), flying over to Chicago on Tuesday (10th), and going to St. Louis on the 11th, to visit each and every campus (I've already been to all of them, but I just want to make sure since it's obviously a very important decision).</p>

<p>Also, I want to know if there's anything I can do to possibly get myself off those wait-lists. I'm interested in each of those schools and I really want it so that I can choose one of them instead of being forced into going.</p>

<p>Any advice? Anything and everything would be appreciated! Thanks!</p>

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<p>If I also wanted to take business/management classes, which school would be the best (if I would like to minor in one while still majoring in a life science with a pre-med focus)?</p>

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<p>i would say northwestern if you are gonna major in something bio chemy. with feinberg , its pretty much top noch. and chicgo is amazing. AMAZING. if you do get into northwestern, i say go there. if not, emory is pretty chill. i live in georgia so i want to get out like asap, but they do have a really good medical school as well. atl is pretty tight, as long as you dont mind MARTA.</p>

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<p>If you are going to take business/management or premed classes, Emory University would be best. The facilities are amazing! Access to Emory's hospital as well as surrounding Atlanta hospitals. Also the B-school is ranked 4th in the nation (BW). </p>

<p>Emory would be my choice.</p>

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<p>Daemon, If you are looking for the flexibility of double majoring or even switching from arts & science to the business school at some point, no one makes it easier than WashU. Showing interest is the best way to get off the waiting list. It looks like you are taking the right steps by going to visit the schools. Send letters, send any new information about your accomplishments and stay positive. WashU says that they expect to make use of their waitlist this year. Good luck!</p>