<p>I just found out that Emory has a junior college which is called "Oxford College". I just don't understand why Emory has a junior college. It is very abnormal. Also, I heard that most of them will transfer to emory university after their sophomore year. Oxford college's SAT average and Gpa of Freshmans is very low compare to emory college. Can anybody explain why Emory university keep this junior college/?</p>
<p>Lol, it seems everyone's asking the same questions. I am actually considering oxford this year, yes it is easy to get into, but don't be fooled. They have grade deflation, and the courses are very tough, according to many tougher than emory's main campus courses.</p>
<p>The point of the junior college is to provide a small liberal arts oriented enviroment for students who are not quite ready yet to go into a large university. The school is really small, only like 600 kids, so everything is very personalized there. Think out it as a step above high school but below college, its a transitional phase.</p>
<p>As for Oxford's gpa and sats, its one those schools that easy to get in to but hard to stay in. From what I hear, many oxford students who later transfer into Emory do as well as Emory students if not better. </p>
<p>Oxford is just another approach into college education. It isn't for everyone, if you love parties, socializing, and a big school then Oxford may not fit you. But if you are like me, who like a small intamate liberal arts like setting, where you can learn in small classes, build friendships with professors, and be challenged with harder work, then Oxford may be a fit. Oxford recruits may strong students who have high stats, and it comprised of a very competent community of scholars. I don't think its abnormal, its a real awesome concept, and it would be pretty awesome if other larger schools intergrated similiar systems.</p>
<p>if you are considering LAC, why would you choose oxford college among many good LACs? What's the benefit of attending oxford college other than you can go to emory university after sophomore year? If you prefer to study in small size college, why don't you just apply LACs like Swarthmore or William and mary? Then, you can study what you want for 4 years in environment where you like.</p>
<p>Actually I did apply to a LAC. I was accepted to Bowdoin, but I couldn't afford to go there and it would have been the case else where as well, since I qualify for no financial aid. Oxford seems like a viable option for me, tution wise, with their scholarship its more affordable, and cirriculm wise a hell of lot better than the state schools I have full rides at. So thats why I am thinking about Oxford.</p>
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I just don't understand why Emory has a junior college. It is very abnormal.
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It is rather odd and unique that Emory has a 2-year college associated with it. The reason is historical. Emory was originally founded by the Methodist Church and was located at the Oxford location. Because of internal church politics at the turn of the century, a vast influsion of money was pumped into Emory and it moved to Atlanta. This meant that the church had to find something to do with the Oxford campus. This is explained (in boring detail) at the below website. The relationship between the Emory and Oxford colleges seems to work for the best of everyone.</p>
<p>(Many colleges founded by the Methodists exist and they are no longer associated with the church.)</p>
<p>Lokkia, it's an OPTION. You don't have to go there. However, many do and enjoy it. And, aid is better at Oxford than at LACs in the NE.</p>