<p>dlisted, I understand your point, but I do agree with Skribe. While I would have liked some more communication from Emory after I was accepted, I do not consider the lack of material a fatal flaw by any means. I view this as a marketing issue.</p>
<p>I was an educated “consumer” when I applied to Emory. Emory was great about answering all of my questions and informing me of everything I needed to know before I choose Emory as my first choice college.</p>
<p>After that point, they have answered all of my questions. I did not get any financial aid, so I cannot comment on their communication. Wish I would have received some…I would have accepted any level of communication. The housing information and meal plans are not important to me in making my college decision. Perhaps this is a higher priority for you, but I don’t know anyone that is comparing meal plans and housing information as an important part of choosing their college.</p>
<p>I guess, what I am saying is to try to get to the core of what your daughter wants from her college. I know we have all learned that products with great marketing materials do not always have the best products. It takes a deeper analysis to really understand the product. For me, the why Emory essay tells my story. What did you daughter write? Are those things still true to her?</p>
<p>I do not want to belittle your concerns, and do understand your views. I hope you can prioritize the important things your daughter is looking for in a college to make the best decision. </p>
<p>On a side note, my decision was confirmed to attend Emory when I heard Chipotle was moving to campus. To go to a college with great programs and a Chick-fil-a, Starbucks and Chipotle is like winning the lottery! I hope the Chipotle rumor is true! Guess you know where my priorities are now!</p>
<p>aluminum_boat, Thanks for the confirmation. This is the icing on the Emory cake for me! I am planning on visiting this weekend, and I am excited to check out everything at Emory including Chipotle. I was excited to receive a packet from Emory today with the poster and letter. I can’t wait to be on campus this fall. Thanks also for your informative comments regarding Emory posts.</p>
<p>I hope this helps to alleviate your concerns. Maybe we can let this thread die a quick death now.</p>
<p>Edit: As a disclaimer, I am a student and am in no way affiliated with the administration of the university. Please don’t take my snark as somehow representative of Emory opinion. I have just been a little irritated with the general tenor of this thread from the beginning, which I perceive (rightly or wrongly) as excessively entitled.</p>
<p>Skribe: Talk to me when you able to write a $125,000 check to purchase something. In my opinion, higher education at the level of Emory are fungible. </p>
<p>Imagine, you own a business and you have a customer who is making a decision where to purchase an item that can be bought at multiple competitors, and all of your competitors are peppering that customer with information, what would you do as a businessperson? Sit back and hope and pray that the customer selects you? Or would be in constant communication during the one month that the customer is making it’s purchasing decision?</p>
<p>And what does the lack of communication say about what kind of customer service you will receive during the life of the product (the four years my D will be in college).</p>
<p>As a parent, I understand where you’re coming from, but I don’t think the amount of mailings and follow up letters correlate to the quality of education your daughter will receive at Emory.</p>
<p>Having said that, I do find that the administration encourages students to function on their own. I would not characterize it as an environment where there is a lot of hand holding. The tone is more like this: you were smart enough to get in; you are smart enough to figure things out. For the right kid, this helps them grow. If your child needs a more supportive environment, perhaps this is not the place for her.</p>
<p>Whatever you and she may choose, good luck.</p>
<p>I agree, it’s nice getting some communication. I too have been wondering if there’s a reason I haven’t received any communication. I didn’t even receive an email that the housing application went up, I only found out on facebook.</p>
<p>Damn 2400 for a dining plan. They really get ya!</p>
<p>Oops nevermind, my dad left the letter on the table for me and I didn’t see it until now. But you’re right seiclan, it’s just a letter and a poster. How disappointing. I was hoping for a car sticker at least. Oh well.</p>
<p>You guys are seriously complaining that you didn’t receive enough packets of information that could easily be accessed online? Be happy that you are going to a top 20 university, many students wish they were in your position.</p>
<p>My D has been going to Emory for two years. We got so much mail Senior I don’t remember what Emory sent. If you are spending $125,000 you are obviously getting some aid because Emory costs a lot more than that. If you are making the decision (not your child) you are also making another mistake. Emory wasn’t my D’s first choice and she got into 5 top 20’s but she loves it and has grown since she has been there. It allows your child to grow and experience life, they do a great job. Ask questions, they will answer them and spend all the time you need to get your answers. Good luck on your choices, dlisted.</p>
Oh well.</p>