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 …
To ED or not to ED, that is the question!
One of the most common questions we get this time of year is “Should I apply Early Decision?” As our November 1st Early Decision (ED) deadline approaches, many high school seniors are considering whether to make the binding commitment that goes …
Holistic Application Review
Going beyond test scores We are often asked by students how to make their applications stand out. Students want to know the magic number of test scores, GPA, or AP/IB classes that they need to take to get admitted to Emory …
Making the Big Decision
It’s the second-semester of your senior year. You are just about to graduate high school and life couldn’t be better, right? You’ve probably already had a Senior Day where you’ve shown the freshmen who’s boss, and you’ve probably already started …
What to do at a High School Visit
Having an admission representative visit your high school is a great opportunity to not only learn more about the institution itself, but also interact with someone from the admission staff—maybe even the very person who will be reading your admission …