<p>Hi everyone, I plan to apply to oxford RD. But my mom doesn't like the idea because she feels that Oxford is a different college than Emory. She states that Oxford's statistics of standardized test and GPA is much lower then Emory and if they were the same, why wouldn't more people apply to Oxford instead. Is she right? Is there a difference if I go to Oxford instead of Emory? (My goal is to get into the business school junior year) Also, when i graduate, will my diploma mention that I went to Oxford instead of Emory? Thanks!</p>
<p>I'm no expert, but I believe Oxford accepts more people who have the potential to succeed. But I've heard it's just as hard or even harder than the main campus in those first two years because of the small environment and I think it prepares you just as well. For me, I think I'm just better suited for the close-knit community of Oxford. Mostly, it's a matter of personal choice, but I think Oxford is equally as good.</p>
<p>And keeping in mind, Oxford is Emory, just a different campus. You graduate from Emory University, so where you spend your first two years won't really matter I think.</p>
<p>When I first heard of Oxord I thought it was some lower two year college of Emory designed soley for folks who weren't as smart as those who are accepted into Emory proper. But After doing some research, I found that Oxford and Emory proper are the same University.
Like sonyam said its based on personal choice and it gives more people a chance to excel. If your a person who believes that you can ease into a huge university no prob, Emory's more for you, if you like close knit communites and don't want to be only a number, Oxford is for you. Although it is smaller, it also opens up room for more intensity. Think about, if the school is admitting folks with "lower GPA's and standardized test scores" then they have to get a heck of alot more training so they can assimilate with the larger Emory campus students who in the beginning didn't have "low gpas or low test scores." Either way your getting an Emory education just through a different campus. And from what I've heard theres no distinction on your diploma. It all says Emory. </p>
<p>Note: I found however, it is usually those who go through the Oxford campus who are usually at the top of the class as juniors and seniors at Emory proper. So if prestige is what's bothering your mother, then shes complaining over nothing.</p>
<p>You will actually graduate with two diplomas, an associates after your first two years at Oxford and a bachelor's after your final 2 years. I've never seen an Oxford degree, but as far as I know they only say "Emory University" just like all the other degrees. Everyone gets the same bachelor's degree. Remember, you take classes in the colleges/schools (Emory College, Oxford, Business, etc.) but the University gives you your degree, if that makes sense.</p>
<p>the how come the sat scores is so much lower for oxford college and the admission rate so much higher. ALso im sure u get ur degree from emory but if u plan on going to grad school ur transcripts will say that u spent ur first two years at oxford... im just wondering if that is taken into consideration when grad schools consider ur application</p>
<p>Well i have heard countless times that the Oxford Classes are actually alot harder than the Emory classes because emory has to get the oxford kids up to par with the rest of the school. If someone who started at Oxford has the same GPA as someone who started out at the regular campus, i would say the Oxford kids GPA is more impressive ..if that makes sense, so i dont think it matters what it says on the transcript too much, i could be wrong but thats my take on it</p>
<p>As far as graduate school goes I don't think it's too big of a deal where you spent your first two years at Emory as long as you've consistently done well.</p>
<p>I have seen an Oxford diploma, because I go there and have seen my friends go on to Main campus. They say Emory University on them and not Oxford. Graduate schools will not favor an Emory grad. from an Oxford grad. because you all graduate in the same class and are considered equal. There are some very intelligent students and Oxford, and the classes are harder than Main campus's. My friend at Main campus is taking organic chemistry, and so is my best friend, and the pace of the class at main campus was dramatically slower. There is also no "curves" at Oxford because we are not given much slack. There is a curve at Main campus, which gives them a huge advantage. Oxford is a place to prove yourself worthy of an Emory degree, and trust me, a few of my closest friends have failed out. If you are not smart enough for emory, you will not be allowed to continue on (as you need a 2.0 for emory college and higher GPA's for the specialized schools). I have friends at Oxford who have parents that are professors at Main campus, and their parents prefer students who have started their education at Oxford as they tend to have harder work ethics. Tell your Mom she has nothing to worry about. Also, Oxford is a dry campus, and depending on the situation, the RES life is very harsh, and doesn't really tolerate drinking. Personally, I hate the RES life and think it is run extremely poorly, but I only have one more semester at Oxford until I'm done. Only come to Oxford if you have a lot of self control, and a lot of personal drive, as it is different from most colleges. It is a unique environement, and some students thrive in it, and others do not. I have not thrived at Oxford, although I've managed decent grades, and there are a lot of people smarter than me, and I was near the top of a decent high school. There are smart people there, and not so smart people there, but Oxford gives you the change to do very well if you embrace the environment and succeed there. Good luck with your decisions and feel free to shoot me more specific questions.
-Pete</p>
<p>Pecosim24, </p>
<p>What are the average grades achieved by Oxford continuees after two years at Oxford? </p>
<p>I've heard that some of the top students after senior year are from Oxford but idk if that was a generalization or not.</p>
<p>the average graduate from Oxford has about a 2.7-2.8, but I have friends that have 3.97-4.0 as well. The people that graduate from the top of the class at Emory from Oxford are extremely smart. It is not a generalization, but there aren't 100 kids at the top either... maybe 10-15.</p>