<p>Okay. So I found out that I got accepted into Emory and Oxford. I plan on majoring in Biology and becoming a pharmacist. and was wondering what you guys think about it?</p>
<p>I assume you're not talking about Oxford University in the UK right?</p>
<p>I think they mean Oxford College (part of Emory)?</p>
<p>I would definitely go for Emory if money's not an issue. But that's just me.</p>
<p>If you're paying in-state tuition I would go to UNC. Emory isn't 30-40k a year better than UNC, if it is at all.</p>
<p>Have you visited both schools? I know that there's been a lot of discussion lately about students liking or disliking UNC and/or other schools. UNC and Emory are VERY different enviroments. Last year, my D was very interested in Emory after attending an Emory info. program in nearby Charlotte. After that night it was her
1st choice. She thought from what she had heard that night that Emory would just be the perfect school for her. However, after visiting the campus and talking with admissions and students, she really didn't like the university at all. I'm not saying that it would be the same for you; it could be the opposite. You might love Emory and not be crazy about Carolina. I'm just suggesting that if you haven't visited both schools, now is the time to do so, and make up your mind from a first hand experience. Personally, even though it is much larger, I feel that the administration at Carolina is more accessible and caring about their students. The students at Carolina (IMHO) also seem to be more friendly and genuine.</p>
<p>I agree. I live near Emory but the students are very northeastern, the course offerings very limited and majors not near as extensive as UNC. My D considered it but for her interest, did not work as a viable option. If you want to go to Med school/Law school they have excellent graduate programs. I just came away less than impressed on our visit. Good reputation though. You may love it.</p>
<p>Congrats on your acceptances! Good luck at your choices. If you ahve not visited all three then do so. Oxford is in a rural area outside of Atlanta. Emory is near Decatur, Ga a few miles from downtown. Oxford is a 2 year affiliate of Emory. YOu are guaranteed transition to Emory from Oxford. You did not mention where you are from?</p>
<p>I am from TN</p>
<p>emory has a better program for pharmacy/medical students, its ranked way above unc</p>
<p>Three very different options. Oxford at Emory is isolated in a fairly rural area and is a small school. It would be a nice place to relax for a few weeks. Emory University attracts a lot of students from the northeast portion of the U.S. It is liberal and a wonderful school for Jewish students (about 35% Jewish according to Hillel) wanting to experience the crown jewel of the South--Atlanta. Emory lacks big time sports--no football team--that you will find at UNC. UNC has a significant female/male imbalance. But for biology & pharmacy students, Emory is the best of the three schools. As a sidenote: Mercer University in Atlanta is just a short drive from Emory University; most students at Mercer seem to be pharmacy students.Hope this helps!</p>
<p>uncfan - I wouldn't place too much emphasis on rankings within the top tier. For med school, especially, all that matters is completing the required courses, maintaining an appropriate GPA and achieving good MCAT scores. I just don't think there is a measurable difference between Emory and UNC in that regard. Same can be said for law school or grad school...it's about GPA and entrance exams more than anything else.</p>
<p>I always like to cite my brother-in-law's example. He attended Colorado State University, earned a BA in Psychology. Good grades, excellent LSATs and was accepted at Stanford Law, Harvard Law and a few other top law schools. He chose Stanford because of the fa/scholarship package...and because the Colorado boy wanted some California sun.</p>
<p>Very good point IDMOM, too often kids with desires to get to med school forget the GPA is more impt than anything. At a summer program my friends' son was told go smaller school get top grades. That and mcats get you in.
SO maybe the smaller oxford to get great grades on traditional weed out courses is a good choice with guarantee into the Emory after two years or to UNC after two years.</p>
<p>Is Emory ranked higher than UNC....I thought UNC's Pharmacy program is way better than Emory..i mean thier UNC's Pharmacy program is third in the nation....</p>
<p>Well it's now second, but both schools are great for preparing one for pharmacy. If you want a strong liberal arts education with a lot of private resources, Emory is the way to go. I remember when I interviewed at UNC that there were Emory students within the pharmacy program there.</p>