<p>I am a junior who is interested in Emory, but really don't know that much about the school, mainly that it has an excellent business program, which is my preferred major.</p>
<p>So what makes Emory so great? (not in a you suck way, but in a curious, sadly ignorant way)</p>
<p>Better learn this one well as it's one of your essays. And reputation, climate, location can't be one of your reasons. This was one of the more difficult essays daughter had to write of any university. After meeting with an admissions counselor, one of the more important parts of the application. She did well on her essay but would have been much easier task had we visiting the campus prior to her application.</p>
<p>Do they say those aren't options? or just that they are cliche?</p>
<p>Because I would think that location is a very valid reason, you would have to add more, but being in Atlanta and having those opprotunities seems like a valid 'Why Emory' to me.</p>
<p>Their rules...not mine. If possible, schedule a trip to the campus. Daughter liked the thought of Emory but fell in love once we did the official tour</p>
<p>The supplement Q: "Many students decide to apply to Emory based on our size, location, reputation and, yes, the weather. Besides these valid reason to choose Emory as a possible college choice, why is this university a particularly good match for you?"</p>
<p>So, location is distinct from weather, and the question specifically asks for reasons "**esides these."</p>
<p>Fair enough - So once again - Why Emory?</p>
<p>I met with the coordinator of the Middle Eastern Studies program when I visited, and that's what sold me (and what I wrote about for that essay, if I recall correctly). So I guess I'm basically echoing the sentiments of others who tell you to visit (because, really, this question is worded to weed out responses you could learn on Collegeboard).</p>
<p>I wrote about how it was strong in my areas of interest (math and premed) and how I liked the balance between liberal arts and research. I talked about my visit and how it seemed like a good fit. I mentioned some of the buildings and where I ate lunch on campus. The purpose of this essay is to let the admissions committee know that you've done your homework and that you really do want to come to Emory.</p>
<p>I also found my answer when I visited Emory. For me, Emory has such a relaxed feel; everyone I've met has been so kind and caring, with positive attitudes. I've felt like Emory's staff has always made a real effort to make me happy, and answer any questions I've had fully. Yes, the location is amazing, and they're strong in my major, but it's more about their philosophy. Emory felt like a home away from home, where I could feel comfortable and safe.
You should visit! It's wonderful. I had visited other schools with friends and relatives, but Emory was the first school I visited that I was really considering, and as soon as I got there I was sold. It's perfect. :)</p>
<p>Well in a way, that is too bad that I should visit, as I'm not sure if I can. I was thinking about applying and then visiting if I got in, but it seems that visiting is very preferable(I agree, just difficult).</p>
<p>Anyways, thanks for the advice. And I will try to visit.</p>
<p>it seems like people have been dancing around answering your question so i will try to help without telling you to visit. emory is a great school for a few reasons. the first is that our faculty is outstanding and they actually teach. they are all extremely accomplished in their fields and it shows in their ability to convey the subject matter to you. So far i have only been taught by full professors. TAs do not teach the vast majority of classes so you get to benefit from the experience of the professors. class size and teacher/student ratio is also an issue for people looking at top schools. of my four classes right now i have one (american lit) that has about 50 people in it - my largest class - and we spilt up into sections of about 15 every week to get closer attention. my other three classes literally have 12-15 students in them. this is a huge advantage since the professors will know your name get to know you. as you probably know the business school is great (#4 now) as well as the law and medical schools (both around top 20 i think) but emory has found a way to balance these great professional tracks with a very stong liberal arts curriculum that, i think, everyone benefits from. on a lighter note, it was in the mid 70s today and all of the trees are already blooming. my roommate from chicago is loving it. ha. if you have more specific questions you can ask.</p>
<p>amadani is correct although I don't think anyone meant to dance around your question. All are valid answers re: visiting, the essay and your final decision as to why??</p>
<p>Emory does understand if you are far away but if you are really interested it also impresses them that you visited. But the adcoms will not hold that against you. Definitely communicate with them - maybe an alum interview, send an e-mail, whatever. If you are a strong candidate, interest is vital because there are so many fo you - and also applying to tons of schools. Good luck and hope this helps. Our son is a freshman there - loves it!</p>
<p>Thanks for the detailed responses.</p>
<p>Pretty much I'm looking at a bunch of out east schools, a few in Cali, Rice, and Emory(along with instate safeties). So I have interests everywhere, and it makes more sense to visit out east and Cali, because I am looking at more schools. I'll get to Emory if I can, but there isn't as much there, and it is hard for me to rationalize visiting Emory above hitting multiple schools in one trip.</p>
<p>Hopefully I can visit though.</p>
<p>I had to write the "why?" essay before I visited also. I remember writing about the oppurtunities that the school provides. Something along the lines of "giving me the tools." I don't think it would hurt to mention the location, especially if it works into your interests (business-Atlanta, campus feeling-suburban setting, etc.) Ultimately, you should write about what makes you interested in applying to Emory. Good luck! Hope you get a chance to visit!</p>
<p>It's hard to write about any good and unique reasons. For example, many reasons listed in this thread are good reasons but common to almost all top colleges: small classes, great professors, etc., etc. Therefore, writing a good essay, in my opinion, requires arguing how the small classes are better than that of other colleges or arguing how the professors are ones that you like more than that of other colleges.</p>
<p>It's made harder by the fact that it's obviously not a good idea to be entirely blunt. Like saying that you want to go to Emory because it's highly ranked or because you are afraid that you won't be accepted to an Ivy League school but Emory is an acceptable safety. Such reasons may be true but not likely to be well received.</p>
<p>Really spend some time on the Emory website. Doing that should clarify what about Emory is different from the other schools you are considering. </p>
<p>My D did not visit Emory until Accepted Students Weekend. She wrote her "Why Emory" essay on the business school and that you have to apply to it after you complete your GE requirements. This appealed to her because it forced her to explore other classes before majoring in business. She is currently ensconced in many psych classes and plans to double major. </p>
<p>Visiting Emory confirmed for her that Emory was the right place. But spending time evaluating Emory from the website allowed her to write a good and valid essay about Emory's positive attributes.</p>
<p>look on their website. Daughter was mailed a DVD that gave a good visual of the campus with important facts.</p>
<p>ShesOnHerWay - That's cool, I love psych(just don't want to do it for a living), so it is very possible I could try and double major in those same two subjects. So that is really cool.</p>