We understand that a big part of the college decision-making process is the cost. Every family has their own unique financial circumstances–and there are many ways to fund the cost of tuition and other expenses. If you’re curious about qualifications and the different types of aid,  advisers in the Undergraduate Office of Financial Aid are…

The way in which you support your child during the admission process can help establish their goals as they transition into adulthood. For many students, their college choice is their first adult decision, and it can come with its challenges. Likewise, it can be difficult for parents to know how to guide their child without…

College admission and the Holistic Process: The admissions process can seem complicated, unfair, and random, especially when students with exceptionally high grades receive rejection letters from their top-choice universities. But trust us, there is a reasoning behind the process. Grades are just one factor the admission office considers when reviewing applications. Aside from your academic…

In the mind of an admission officer. I was 25, in my first admission job, and I was reading through the first-year applications for admission to a large public research university. Back then, the university at which I worked read applications on a grid of GPA versus SAT/ACT scores. Admission decisions were almost entirely pre-determined…

We’re sharing exceptional personal statements from last year’s applicants to illustrate that a good personal statement can be on a variety of topics, but ultimately, showcases the student’s character, curiosity, and voice. These statements, written by students now enrolled at Emory University, were selected for many reasons, and we asked our admission staff to share…