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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Rejected 3.7 1570 12 Aps[/quote]

Assuming that this is true, why was Emory University your first choice school ?

Were you chasing a scholarship ? (If so, I think that the major scholarships at Emory typically are awarded to those with higher GPAs).

Was Emory a true first choice school or was it a strategic play that you thought would be a sure ED admit ?[/quote]

NP here, who cares if a “strategic play”?  ED is binding, which makes it an applicant’s “true first choice” bc they signed a contract to attend. Who are any of us, including Emory, to question the reasoning. I hate this system where we parse out why a kid chooses an ED school and question whether valid enough.  Gimme a break.  The kid agreed to apply pretty much no where else. Isn’t that enough??[/quote]

I am genuinely curious as to why this poster made Emory his/her first choice school ?

Why does my question bother you so much ? Get help.[/quote]

Okay, I'm not the parent of this rejected DC, but have a close friend with a DC in first year @ Emory with higher GPA and SAT as well as URM. Why did this DC choose Emory? Kid struggled emotionally/mentally in first year of HS - COVID closure probably a blessing for them. A hybrid sophomore year also helpful. Struggles were more in the rear view mirror by start of junior year when in HS full time. College office encouraged the DC to apply to an Ivy and the family toured a few. Also looked at some Midwestern and Southern schools - LACs and universities. When it came time to make a decision for ED, the DC opted for Emory - basically liked the vibes and research opportunities and decided it would be best to not be in a real pressure cooker in case prior struggles resurfaced. DC didn't chase prestige, but what school would be a good fit based on holistic reasons, not just academic/status.[/quote]

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