What are my chances to be a semifinalist for Emory Scholars?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Emory University
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<p>Hi everyone! So last week I found out that I was nominated for Emory Scholars at my school. Emory is my first choice, but my parents want me to go to another school. Getting even a little bit of scholarship would help convince them otherwise, so I'm really desperate for this opportunity. I know I'm not the most perfect student, but what do you think my chances of going on to the semifinalist round would be?</p>

<p>Race: Asian
Gender: Female
Location: Southeast
SAT: 2260 superscored (720 CR, 740 M, 800 W)
SATIIs: 700 biology M, 760 Math IIC</p>

<p>GPA: 3.73 unweighted, 4.57 weighted (hardest course load)
Most of my Bs were received in Sophomore year. I've only gotten 1 B in Junior year. the rest were As.
Rank: 12/422 (top 5%)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
-founder and editor-in-chief of an international literary and art magazine (published authors from sweden, australia, ect.). The magazine has more than 10,000 readers.
-my poetry and photography have been published in more than 12 national (some are international) literary and art magazines (each with about a 20% acceptance rate).
-founder and president of UNITEworldwide, a national organization with more than 500 members
-president of Amnesty International Club at school
-vice president of IC club at school
-Policy Debate: 1st in the district, 1st speaker and team at a national debate institute, quarterfinalist at Glenbrooks national tournament, octafinalist at Wake Forest national tournament, and more
-Piano: state champion, 4 time district winner, 1st place in state sonata competition, and more</p>

<p>-volunteer at a local science center, Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, American Cancer Society, and National Conference for Community and Justice (more than 500 volunteer hours total)</p>

<p>-member of spanish honor society, national honor society, and youth leadership</p>

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<p>anyone? I’d really appreciate it!</p>

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<p>I think you deserve to go to an Ivy League than Emory.</p>

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<p>Your ECs are outstanding and “scholarship worthy.” If something stops you from getting it, it will b your stats. Don’t get me wrong, they are very good. However, MANY val/sals with 2300+s will also be applying for this scholarship. That said, you have a relatively good shot.</p>

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<p>We know people that were waitlisted for admission overall with your stats; therefore, Emory Scholars is a reach IMO</p>

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<p>rodney-</p>

<p>I don’t know if I agree with you. Ya, her stats do leave a little to be desired for this major scholarship, but her ECs are outstanding. As I already said, if she doesnt make it to semis, her stats did probably cause her rejection. However, I think that if you take everything into account, she has a fairly good shot at become a semifinalist.</p>