<p>I would like to know which university would get me into a better graduate school , which one is more highly regarded, and which one will look better on a resume. Yes, it sounds superficial, but I have already researched all of the other aspects of the schools and know what they offer, this is just one area where I havn't been able to get good advice. Any help would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Both are great, but for the criteria you listed, go with Chicago.</p>
<p>Emory isn't that great, especially in comparison to UChicago, which is a phenomenal school. UChicago overall, and especially for getting you into a graduate school.</p>
<p>There is no comparison. Emory is a good university, Chicago is phenomenal. Both will give you an equally good education if you put in the time, but if you want to know about graduate and professional placement, Chicago has the clear advantage.</p>
<p>Chicago--though I'm not sure you'll find too many like-minded students who'd be asking that particular question there.</p>
<p>Why is that lastbastion?</p>
<p>Chicago no question, but the people and social life are POLAR OPPOSITES, they are nothing alike and it depends on what kind of person you are.</p>
<p>Completely polar? Isn't there anything good about the Chicago people/socail life? I would also like more feedback on my original question.</p>
<p>Polar opposites doesn't mean polar quality.
The more of your posts I read, the more I think you sound like an Emory person. If you are really this worried about prestige and grad school placement, and if you really like Emory's social scene, you will fit in better there. At Chicago, there will be much less interest in/patience with careerism, though as Alexandre and others have said, grad school/job placement is better at there than at Emory.
UChicago has a great student body, if you like it. Same with Emory. If Emory's student life seems to you to exemplify a good collegiate lifestyle, than Chicago's will probably not, and vice-versa.</p>
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<p>Chicago and Emory are barely even in the same tier. I really don't see what the debate is over.</p>
<p>My two cents - many ways to skin a cat - Chi and Emory are two that my son is still considering as well.</p>
<p>Emory sends more than 50% of its students to graduate school right out of the box - and in addition, I believe it has a 90% med school placement record (all those internships at CDC and the hospital). Also, according to students on the Emory board, the workload is not excessive compared to some colleges, and it might be possible to get a higher GPA more easily. Finally, there might be more competition at Chicago among fellow students for the more competitive graduate schools (like from the Ivies) - which means you have to dig deep to make sure you are one of the most impressive candidates in your class.</p>
<p>Grad school admissions are about these factors: 1) GPA, 2) GREs (or MCATs or LSATs) 3) course work (e.g., did you do the minimum reqs. for the grad school versus taking graduate seminars and extra, challenging courses in your major) and 4) faculty references (details and quality of rec as well as reputation of reference writer). The reputation of the school is a factor, but only if 1-4 are the same. Nice to have are research experiences and meaningful internships (with extra recs).</p>
<p>I think you should consider the above points, but return to the most important one - where did you feel more at home? Do you thrive on the intensity of Chicago, or would you prefer a more laid back vibe for four years? </p>
<p>Finally, do a little bit more research on the quality of the departments at both places for the subjects you are most interested in. Check the web sites that rank the graduate programs for a rough equivalent (e.g. Philosophical Gourmet serves this function for philosophy programs).</p>
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