<p>What are my transfer chances to Emory? I will be a freshman attending the Honors Program at the University of Georgia this fall strictly for financial reasons, however, my ultimate goal has always been to graduate from Emory's undergraduate business program. (I would have applied to Emory last year as a freshman, but I really was turned off by the cost... I now believe it may just be worth it... anyway) Do you all have any tips that would improve my application; anything I should do at UGA that would further improve my chances???? </p>
<p>Also, when is the "best" time to transfer? After the freshman or sophomore year; does it help if you apply for the spring semester vs. the summer semester????? </p>
<p>HS Stats:
SAT: 710 M, 700 V
SAT IIs: 800 US, 800 W, 660 M1, projected chemistry: 660 - 730
HS GPA: (not applicable, homeschooled, entirely non-accredited, UW, 3.89)
ECs: strong emphasis in debate and public speaking, national competitor, several clubs, organizations, and leadership opportunities throughout high school in many other areas as well
Legacy: both parents are Emory alum
Residence: Georgia
R/G: White male</p>
<p>Same situation--I'm going to University of Delaware b/c of money/parents forcing me since it's closer than McGill where I was gonna go. But I want to go to Emory really bad. Blah, doesn't it suck starting off college where you don't want to? Looks to me like you have a really good shot though.</p>
<p>samboiam2000, I don't want to jinx you, but it seems like you're basically in. As a transfer student myselg going into my junior year, and knowing another 100 transfers at emory, I know a lot of the credentials that go into being accepted as a transfer. It seems like you have all that and more, plus both your parents went to emory. </p>
<p>With all that said, I would still really put a lot of time into the essays, and show a strong interest in emory. Visiting would be key, as the admissions office uses that to determine a student's level of interest in the school.</p>
<p>As for your last question, I would apply after your freshman year. This is becuase most of the transfers are rising sophomores and it will only make it easier for you socially/academically the earlier you come.</p>
<p>Do you think I should even bother applying as a transfer to Emory? Here are my stats:</p>
<p>STATS:
<em>Salutatorian of High School class of around 350 Grand Champion of school science fair, Reserve Grand Champion of county science fair
*International Science Fair in Phoenix, AZ
*SATs sucked--Math:680, Verbal:650 (I'll prob. take the new one if I do decide to transfer)
*SAT IIs sucked as well (noticing a trend?)--Math II-620, Writing--710, Chem--570 (ouch, *</em>??? chem major too...that's what happens when you take SAT IIs when you're not halfway through the course I guess)
*NHS, school newspaper editor, dog training, lab assistant @ school, volunteer @ nursing home, musical, speech and debate, piano lessons/perform a few times a year for some club...nothing too outstanding</p>
<p>Assuming I can pull off a high GPA @ Delaware (which is still assuming a lot I know), would I have a shot or would it be a waste of money? I'm also looking at UVA, McGill, and University of Toronto.</p>
<p>You really should apply to Emory and here's why: 1) SAT's aren't as important an indicator at emory as it is for other top 25 schools. This is because Emory wants people who are really interested in the school (i.e. visiting, overnight stays, etc.). They are known for rejecting 1500+ candidates in favor of those who with lower scores but higher interest. My SAT I score was a little higher than yours (1400), and my SAT II's weren't great either. What got me in was my freshman GPA, my reccomendation, and my essays (I showed a high knowledge and interest of emory in the essays). The only reason colleges look at SAT's is to measure up high-schoolers who have no experience of college work. With transfers though, if they see you have a strong GPA (with a somewhat tough courseload), its a pretty good indication of how you can handle college level work. So SAT's become less important for transfer applicants.</p>
<p>I would really try to get a high GPA, and put a lot of effort into the rest of the app. If you can do that, you really have a good shot, and your SAT's are only 200 or so off Emory's median score so I wouldn't even worry about it.</p>
<p>Hope things work out for you, because Emory is definitely worth transferring too.</p>