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 …
Holistic Application Review
The first application I ever read as an admission officer received a decision of deny. In all fairness, it wasn’t entirely my choice. I was 25, in my first admission job, and I was reading through the first-year applications for …
Emory is Test Optional for this year’s applicants
The global Coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation or delay of many SAT and ACT testing dates this year. We also recognize that the upcoming academic year is unpredictable for many students and families. For these extraordinary reasons, Emory University will not require …
Emory’s Short Answer Application Questions, 2020-21
We are pleased to announce Emory University’s short answer questions for the coming application cycle. In addition to your Personal Statement, please answer two (2) of the prompts below. Choose one prompt from the “Reflections” category and one prompt from …
What is it like to be an Oxford Continuee?
How was the transition from Oxford to Emory? Did you feel prepared? My transition from Oxford to Emory was a big shift in environment, but I felt very prepared academically and socially. I definitely got lost a couple of times …