Screwed-Up ApplyWeb Application is DRIVING ME CRAZY

Colleges and Universities A-Z Emory University
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<p>ughhh ... has anyone else tried to apply to emory using the online ApplyWeb application???? (theres a link to it from the emory website.) i submitted part 1, whicdh was just basic info and a payment. it doesnt allow you to even look at part 2 until after you submit part 1. so i did. then i clicked on part 2, began filling it out.. when i got to the the Extracurriculars section, it was VERY SCREWED UP-- theere were like a total of 10 options for extracurriculars (ranging from like journalism to women's swimming) which did NOT include a space to write the actual name of the activity, adn the list was not NEARLY sufficient in covering all possible ECs... they didnt even have a Lacrosse option! and theres no option to fill in your own.</p>

<p>below there is another section which says "Family, community, family activites" (yes there is a typo!!) which makes no sense! but it does have the option to fill in your own activities rather than choosing from a list.</p>

<p>i emailed an admissions person about my quesiton but no response yet, and i'm worried if ic all them ill just get frusterated and start yelling. at this point i woudl rather just use the common app, but i've already submitted part 1 and the money!!! IM SO FRUSTERATED AND ANNOYED!!!!!!!!!</p>

<p>has anyone else experienced similar probs/know what to do??
is it possible to submit part 1 of the app and then just switch to the common app??</p>

<p>PLEASE HELP ME I"M GOING INSANE</p>

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<p>The paper application lumps "extracurricular, personal, and volunteer activities" all together in one section and asks that you complete the section "even if you plan to attach a resume." So perhaps fill out the online form as best you can and then send in a resume the old-fashioned way through the U.S. mail?</p>

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<p>DD had some similar issues applying with the common app. I agree with 1Down, do your best then attach a resume (for clarity and completeness)</p>

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<p>my GC said i should probably just start over and send them the common app... so i emailed them and asked if that would be the best course of action (the first time i mentioned the problem they said attach a supplement... but i dunno... this is my freaking ED college app we're talking about here... i have a problem w/ turning it in less than perfect... ). so i think that's what i'm going to do (send the common app instead.. even thoguh ive already submitted part 1 and the $$).. but now i'm worried that all this confusion is going to count against me! ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh</p>

<p>STUPID EMORY APPLICATION!! THIS IS THE LAST THING I NEED TO STRESS ABOUT RIGHT NOW!!</p>

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<p>emory admin office siad its ok if i start over w/ the common app..</p>

<p>i'm too scared to ask for my $50 back though haha</p>

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<p>i asked about that and they said they will refund me</p>

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<p>i'm gonna use apply online with embark at regular decision. It it better or worse to choose one or not??</p>

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<p>ok good so i'm not the only one having issues.. haha i dont want to like insult their application or anything..</p>

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<p>Packerfan,</p>

<p>Be careful about the embark site. It seems to have some of the same problems as the ones described on this thread. For example, you can't even get a look at the supplmentary form and the essays until part I is officially submitted.</p>

<p>Son is applying RD and will go with the common app....at least there he'll know what to expect.</p>