What should a student do who's been waitlisted to Emory University? Has anyone ever had it happen to them? What are my chances of eventually getting in? Any tips on what I should be doing?
SAT: +1900
Recommendations: glowing
Essays: so-so
GPA: 4.2
Class rank: 1/322
APs: a couple
2007-03-31 16:17:27 · 6 answers · asked by tralala 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You're a good student. You should make sure you maintain an interest in Emory and make sure that they KNOW you are maintaining that interest. You can do this through e-mail, or you can give them a call. Even an e-mail to a professor can help--tell them you are waitlisted, but are interested in their class if you are accepted. You never know who talks.
A litte story to illustrate. I was doing a bunch of graduate school interviews at a competitive university, 12 half-hour interviews in one day actually (what a nightmare), and by the time I went to my afternoon interviews, word had gotten around that it wasn't necessary to "grill me." I wasn't expecting that at all! But it turns out that professors actually do talk about students they like with other professors and administrators. So making a good impression on one person can have far reaching effects.
You'll be ok. Keep your grades and your chin up. Things will be fine. Good luck!
2007-03-31 16:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a whole lot that you can do, except wait.
I would not advise nagging the admissions office -- but it wouldn't hurt to send a letter or an Email saying that you are excited about the possibility of attending Emory and hope that you will be accepted from the waiting list. If you had an interview with someone there, send it directly to that person.
It is a great school with a pretty campus -- Good luck.
2007-03-31 18:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I got into the University of California with
SAT: +2000
Recommendations: I don't know if they were "glowing", but they were at least "good"
Essays: Good, I think
GPA: about 4.0 (weighted), 3.8-9 (unweighted)
Class rank: 1/about 62
APs: maybe 4 or so
I have no idea what Emory's specific standards are. But the University of CA is definitely one of the most challenging institutions to be accepted into. There isn't too much difference between the qualifications here (though you didn't mention extracurriculars). I've heard of students at my high school being rejected from UC initially and appealing the decision and getting in.
Overall, I think you shouldn't worry about it. Make sure you have other options. Don't freak out, it'll be okay.
May God bless you.
2007-03-31 16:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point, there's nothing you can do to get into Emory but wait (hence the term wait list).
However, while it doesn't seem like it, where you go to college isn't that big a deal. College admissions is pretty random lots of times, and if you're smart, capable, and hard working, you'll do well wherever you go. Don't worry about it, pick a place that you'll fit in and be happy, and don't let getting into any one school drive you nuts.
2007-03-31 16:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by Dave 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do whatever you have to do to get into school -- if you haven't applied to other schools, it's too late to apply for fall but apply for spring 2008 right away.
plan for not getting accepted so you'll be ready if that happens. chances are against you getting in once you're waitlisted.
good luck!
2007-04-01 21:59:02 · answer #5 · answered by Steve C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've been wait listed, so I guess you should be waiting.
2007-03-31 16:24:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋