what are my chances

Colleges & Universities A-Z Emory University
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<p>Sorry for making another chances thread, but please just select a letter and add a comment if you wish.
Chance of getting in:
a) 20-30%
b)30-40%
c)40-50%
d)50-60&
e) other</p>

<p>Asian male in WV</p>

<p>SAT I: 2080 (700 M, 720 CR, 660 W): retaking in Jan
SAT II: 800 US Hist, 800 Math IIC, 720 Chem, 720 World Hist.
5's on AP US and World History</p>

<p>Essays: Decent, though "why emory" essay is sort of trite
Teacher Rec: Above average
Counselor Rec: Pretty good</p>

<p>French Honor Society, Literary magazine, Academic team, Orchestra, Chess Team, Youth Orchestra.</p>

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<p>I would go with 50 to 60% maybe a little better.... scores all seem good.</p>

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<p>GPA?... plus I'd advise against a trite "why Emory" essay... this essay is agruably the most important part of the app behind GPA/SAT</p>

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<p>4.78 Weighted, 3.98 UW.</p>

<p>Well for the why Emory essay, I'm not totally regurgitating the viewbook. I'm talking about my traits and my likes/dislikes and comparing them with Emory.</p>

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<p>def 50+ % chance of acceptance then</p>

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<p>ok. So, in your opinion, what do you consider a trite "why essay"? I'm writing these types of essays for other schools too.</p>

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<p>trite would include reasons that arent specific to the University... i.e. anything to do with ATL... basically I did a lil research on the departments I was interested in and I showed that I was extremely impressed with specific things Emory could offer (the website has good department information and research programs etc.)... additionally if u kno some1 there or you've visited... its important to write about how not only is it an academic fit but a social fit... Emory just (in my opinion) wants to kno that its not some random/ safety school but rather a school you really want to go to if accepted... which is true with all schools but especially with Emory</p>

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<p>A "why Emory" essay that is not generic and mentions specific characteristics/opportunities/departments at Emory would be fine.</p>

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<p>C..emory is not as hard as people think it is to get in</p>