Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 15:26     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don’t get the attraction of Emory. It lacks the prestige of an Ivy or other top privates and it lacks elite programs like engineering at GT or Michigan. Plus it doesn’t have D1 sports like Wake or Tulane, which are important to a lot of kids. It seems like an oversized LAC but not in a good way.

If it lacked the prestige, it wouldn't have the attraction dummy. If it's not D1, or not Rah rah, etc. It must have something to attract the caliber of student it attracts. Also, Emory's best program is better than anything GT or Umich has to offer. A #1 nursing program is more impressive than the obscure engineering majors GT does well in.


58% test optional with the lowest class ranking percents compared to other schools. what were emory’s scores pre test optional and how did it compare to these schools then?

What? The CDS reports that 63% of students submitted test scores. GPA has minimal bearing on intelligence, especially when many schools admit that test scores matter more and are more indicative of college success, so the reinstated test scores. Also, Emory does not look at freshman GPA, which is probably why the top decile is only 80%.
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 15:24     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Anonymous wrote:Why does this poster keep coming after GT and Umich. Different animals. These are public universities like UNC UT etc that need to admit a certain % of instates. So weird. Emory is more like Case Western or Tulane. More viable comparisons


Yep. Plus those Public’s have very low OOS acceptance rates in the single digits. Emory no where close to single digits under any criteria
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 15:23     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Anonymous wrote:Emory is the Northeastern of the South

wonderful schools, just tough for kids to get excited about them

It’s hard to get excited over boring campus life in a hot/humid weather most of the year.
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 15:20     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Why does this poster keep coming after GT and Umich. Different animals. These are public universities like UNC UT etc that need to admit a certain % of instates. So weird. Emory is more like Case Western or Tulane. More viable comparisons
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 15:13     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What does ED have to do with test scores? If your DC was rejected just say that...


From Emory 2024-2025 CDS

Total first time, first year admitted and enrolled 1,438

Of those who actually enrolled:
Submitting SAT Scores 623
Submitting ACT Scores 286
= 909





That’s a crazy large number admitted test optional.
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 15:08     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:https://provost.emory.edu/planning-administration/_includes/documents/sections/about/Emory-Common-Data-Set-2020-2021.pdf

here we go. last time pre test optional, emory’s enrolled class had a 1400 to 1510. not bad but not elite. certainly lower than actual top privates at the time.


georgia tech was 1380 to 1520 for same period

https://irp.gatech.edu/files/CDS/CDS_2020.pdf


also only 82% of emory’s freshman were in the top 10% of their class compared to 88% at tech
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 15:06     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Anonymous wrote:https://provost.emory.edu/planning-administration/_includes/documents/sections/about/Emory-Common-Data-Set-2020-2021.pdf

here we go. last time pre test optional, emory’s enrolled class had a 1400 to 1510. not bad but not elite. certainly lower than actual top privates at the time.


georgia tech was 1380 to 1520 for same period

https://irp.gatech.edu/files/CDS/CDS_2020.pdf
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 15:01     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
https://provost.emory.edu/planning-administration/_includes/documents/sections/about/Emory-Common-Data-Set-2020-2021.pdf

here we go. last time pre test optional, emory’s enrolled class had a 1400 to 1510. not bad but not elite. certainly lower than actual top privates at the time.
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 15:00     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Once again, anyone who bashes Emory (or any other school) should reveal where they and their kid(s) went to school. It is not statistically possible for so many HYPS alums and parents to be posting in the same place. So perhaps they can just STFU.
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 14:57     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don’t get the attraction of Emory. It lacks the prestige of an Ivy or other top privates and it lacks elite programs like engineering at GT or Michigan. Plus it doesn’t have D1 sports like Wake or Tulane, which are important to a lot of kids. It seems like an oversized LAC but not in a good way.

If it lacked the prestige, it wouldn't have the attraction dummy. If it's not D1, or not Rah rah, etc. It must have something to attract the caliber of student it attracts. Also, Emory's best program is better than anything GT or Umich has to offer. A #1 nursing program is more impressive than the obscure engineering majors GT does well in.


58% test optional with the lowest class ranking percents compared to other schools. what were emory’s scores pre test optional and how did it compare to these schools then?
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 14:56     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Since Emory is a really easy admit for early decision applicants, it might be considered a top choice for that third tier applicant. It is a good school and that is okay.
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 14:55     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Anonymous wrote:There are 2 14-page threads of what seems like Georgia Tech and Umich? Grads are attacking Emory. But if we call them bitter, then it's a problem. An Emory booster would never start threads like these. We have no reason to punch down, talk about a waste of time. GT grads can't find jobs currently, worry about that. Emory is more than fine.


lol. did you see the emory vs umich thread? emory is insecure epitomized
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 14:21     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Anonymous wrote:There are 2 14-page threads of what seems like Georgia Tech and Umich? Grads are attacking Emory. But if we call them bitter, then it's a problem. An Emory booster would never start threads like these. We have no reason to punch down, talk about a waste of time. GT grads can't find jobs currently, worry about that. Emory is more than fine.

Could you please just stop posting please. Pretty please?
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 13:56     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
There are 2 14-page threads of what seems like Georgia Tech and Umich? Grads are attacking Emory. But if we call them bitter, then it's a problem. An Emory booster would never start threads like these. We have no reason to punch down, talk about a waste of time. GT grads can't find jobs currently, worry about that. Emory is more than fine.
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2025 13:51     Subject: Is Emory a Top Choice For Anyone?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don’t get the attraction of Emory. It lacks the prestige of an Ivy or other top privates and it lacks elite programs like engineering at GT or Michigan. Plus it doesn’t have D1 sports like Wake or Tulane, which are important to a lot of kids. It seems like an oversized LAC but not in a good way.

If it lacked the prestige, it wouldn't have the attraction dummy. If it's not D1, or not Rah rah, etc. It must have something to attract the caliber of student it attracts. Also, Emory's best program is better than anything GT or Umich has to offer. A #1 nursing program is more impressive than the obscure engineering majors GT does well in.


sigh