2013-2014 Emory University Application Thread

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dap said:
Does anyone have experience sending an "in the area" email to Emory? I'm traveling from overseas and figure I'll send one no matter what, but was wondering if anyone had advice specifically as relates to Emory. Should I just send the email to the "medadmiss" address? Should I avoid mentioning my interview at Mercer and just say I have another engagement that particular day and will be in state for the week? Thanks!
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I hate to be the bearer of bad (ish) news. Last year, I was living abroad during the interview season, which I mentioned on the secondary. I eventually sent the "in the area" interview when I was home for Christmas. When I called admissions in May/June to get feedback on my application, the woman informed me that I should have dismissed all cost and work scheduling barriers to fly across the Atlantic and jump at whatever interview date they offered me. I completely understand that it is a privilege to interview at a great school like Emory, I just expected the office to be a bit more understanding about extenuating circumstances.

Not saying it's not worth a shot, though. I'm still reapplying here just because it is a great school.
 
rolltide7749 said:
I hate to be the bearer of bad (ish) news. Last year, I was living abroad during the interview season, which I mentioned on the secondary. I eventually sent the "in the area" interview when I was home for Christmas. When I called admissions in May/June to get feedback on my application, the woman informed me that I should have dismissed all cost and work scheduling barriers to fly across the Atlantic and jump at whatever interview date they offered me. I completely understand that it is a privilege to interview at a great school like Emory, I just expected the office to be a bit more understanding about extenuating circumstances.

Not saying it's not worth a shot, though. I'm still reapplying here just because it is a great school.
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Man I'm sorry to hear that. It is very tough being abroad for the app cycle, and I would also hope that med schools would be understanding, especially if you are doing something related to your interests/eventual career path. I actually sent the email pretty soon after I wrote that post, and about a week later got an II for 3 days before my other interview. However, I did mention in the email that since Emory is a top choice school for me I would of course be happy to travel back for any later date. So maybe that made a difference? :shrug:

Best of luck this time around, I hope they take a closer look and give you a shot! One of the best schools in the country in my humble opinion.
 
dap said:
Man I'm sorry to hear that. It is very tough being abroad for the app cycle, and I would also hope that med schools would be understanding, especially if you are doing something related to your interests/eventual career path. I actually sent the email pretty soon after I wrote that post, and about a week later got an II for 3 days before my other interview. However, I did mention in the email that since Emory is a top choice school for me I would of course be happy to travel back for any later date. So maybe that made a difference? :shrug:

Best of luck this time around, I hope they take a closer look and give you a shot! One of the best schools in the country in my humble opinion.
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Congratulations are certainly in order, then! Good luck at the interview!
 
The interview day was awesome. Everyone was so friendly, the admissions office, the dean of admissions, all the students who finished their tests and came up to talk to us during down time, the interviewers, and the tour guides. I was blown away by all that Emory has to offer. They made a really strong effort to sell each interviewee on Emory. There was absolutely no intimidation factor. The interviews were so relaxed. I really felt a connection with this school. At first I was shocked that I got an interview, but after spending the day with them I could tell they are looking more for "fit" than simply academic ability. And as cheesy as it sounds, I feel like I fit in with Emory's vision.

TANGENT ALERT:

After attending this interview I feel like I have a better sense of how schools offer interviews to applicants. In nearly every school specific thread, somebody gets an interview invite, and immediately everyone screams "WHAT ARE YOUR STATS, WHEN WERE YOU COMPLETE?!?!?" Then everybody compares their stats and complete date to the person who got the interview, as if that is somehow an indication of whether they can expect to receive an interview too. Stats are such a TINY part of the equation. Every school is getting thousands of qualified applicants with stats that fall near their median MCAT and GPA. These schools are looking for the person behind those numbers, the person's motivation and goals in medicine. Each school has their own unique personality. The admissions staff does their best job to select people who will mesh with that personality (unless of course you have a 4.0 39 MCAT, in which case you'll get interviews pretty much everywhere). This better explains my rejections from Pitt and BU. I guarantee people with my stats are getting interviews there, yet I was rejected. Now I realize that I probably am not the kind of person they are looking for.


tl;dr version: Don't worry about your stats in the application process. There is WAY more to each of us than our GPA and MCAT. As long as you are in range numbers wise and have a "voice" in your application that shows who you are, the right schools will find you.
 
Seems like you had a great interview experience. Good luck to you and thanks for sharing!
 
Gene Parmesan, congrats on your interview experience and fit! I agree 100% about many things going into consideration besides MCAT and GPA.
 
Gene Parmesan said:
The interview day was awesome. Everyone was so friendly, the admissions office, the dean of admissions, all the students who finished their tests and came up to talk to us during down time, the interviewers, and the tour guides. I was blown away by all that Emory has to offer. They made a really strong effort to sell each interviewee on Emory. There was absolutely no intimidation factor. The interviews were so relaxed. I really felt a connection with this school. At first I was shocked that I got an interview, but after spending the day with them I could tell they are looking more for "fit" than simply academic ability. And as cheesy as it sounds, I feel like I fit in with Emory's vision.

TANGENT ALERT:

After attending this interview I feel like I have a better sense of how schools offer interviews to applicants. In nearly every school specific thread, somebody gets an interview invite, and immediately everyone screams "WHAT ARE YOUR STATS, WHEN WERE YOU COMPLETE?!?!?" Then everybody compares their stats and complete date to the person who got the interview, as if that is somehow an indication of whether they can expect to receive an interview too. Stats are such a TINY part of the equation. Every school is getting thousands of qualified applicants with stats that fall near their median MCAT and GPA. These schools are looking for the person behind those numbers, the person's motivation and goals in medicine. Each school has their own unique personality. The admissions staff does their best job to select people who will mesh with that personality (unless of course you have a 4.0 39 MCAT, in which case you'll get interviews pretty much everywhere). This better explains my rejections from Pitt and BU. I guarantee people with my stats are getting interviews there, yet I was rejected. Now I realize that I probably am not the kind of person they are looking for.


tl;dr version: Don't worry about your stats in the application process. There is WAY more to each of us than our GPA and MCAT. As long as you are in range numbers wise and have a "voice" in your application that shows who you are, the right schools will find you.
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... *slow clap*

having surveyed this board throughout the admissions process, i've undoubtedly noticed that people's conception of the admissions process can be very, very obtuse. every medical school in america has the capability to accept students who meet some kind of numerical threshold gpa and mcat-wise -- however, it speaks volumes when experienced physicians in the field are looking for other qualities in applicant that they understand are essential to optimal patient care....
 
Gene Parmesan said:
The interview day was awesome. Everyone was so friendly, the admissions office, the dean of admissions, all the students who finished their tests and came up to talk to us during down time, the interviewers, and the tour guides. I was blown away by all that Emory has to offer. They made a really strong effort to sell each interviewee on Emory. There was absolutely no intimidation factor. The interviews were so relaxed. I really felt a connection with this school. At first I was shocked that I got an interview, but after spending the day with them I could tell they are looking more for "fit" than simply academic ability. And as cheesy as it sounds, I feel like I fit in with Emory's vision.
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I loved Emory and hope they loved me too. Anyone else going to check their mailbox religiously starting the 28th?

Gene Parmesan said:
TANGENT ALERT:

After attending this interview I feel like I have a better sense of how schools offer interviews to applicants. In nearly every school specific thread, somebody gets an interview invite, and immediately everyone screams "WHAT ARE YOUR STATS, WHEN WERE YOU COMPLETE?!?!?" Then everybody compares their stats and complete date to the person who got the interview, as if that is somehow an indication of whether they can expect to receive an interview too. Stats are such a TINY part of the equation. Every school is getting thousands of qualified applicants with stats that fall near their median MCAT and GPA. These schools are looking for the person behind those numbers, the person's motivation and goals in medicine. Each school has their own unique personality. The admissions staff does their best job to select people who will mesh with that personality (unless of course you have a 4.0 39 MCAT, in which case you'll get interviews pretty much everywhere). This better explains my rejections from Pitt and BU. I guarantee people with my stats are getting interviews there, yet I was rejected. Now I realize that I probably am not the kind of person they are looking for.


tl;dr version: Don't worry about your stats in the application process. There is WAY more to each of us than our GPA and MCAT. As long as you are in range numbers wise and have a "voice" in your application that shows who you are, the right schools will find you.
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My sentiments exactly. Could not have put it better. Everyone is so caught up on the wrong thing. Schools want to hear your story and they want to see if your vision matches with theirs.
 
Gene Parmesan said:
The interview day was awesome. Everyone was so friendly, the admissions office, the dean of admissions, all the students who finished their tests and came up to talk to us during down time, the interviewers, and the tour guides. I was blown away by all that Emory has to offer. They made a really strong effort to sell each interviewee on Emory. There was absolutely no intimidation factor. The interviews were so relaxed. I really felt a connection with this school. At first I was shocked that I got an interview, but after spending the day with them I could tell they are looking more for "fit" than simply academic ability. And as cheesy as it sounds, I feel like I fit in with Emory's vision.

TANGENT ALERT:

After attending this interview I feel like I have a better sense of how schools offer interviews to applicants. In nearly every school specific thread, somebody gets an interview invite, and immediately everyone screams "WHAT ARE YOUR STATS, WHEN WERE YOU COMPLETE?!?!?" Then everybody compares their stats and complete date to the person who got the interview, as if that is somehow an indication of whether they can expect to receive an interview too. Stats are such a TINY part of the equation. Every school is getting thousands of qualified applicants with stats that fall near their median MCAT and GPA. These schools are looking for the person behind those numbers, the person's motivation and goals in medicine. Each school has their own unique personality. The admissions staff does their best job to select people who will mesh with that personality (unless of course you have a 4.0 39 MCAT, in which case you'll get interviews pretty much everywhere). This better explains my rejections from Pitt and BU. I guarantee people with my stats are getting interviews there, yet I was rejected. Now I realize that I probably am not the kind of person they are looking for.


tl;dr version: Don't worry about your stats in the application process. There is WAY more to each of us than our GPA and MCAT. As long as you are in range numbers wise and have a "voice" in your application that shows who you are, the right schools will find you.
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👍 Precisely.
 
Gene Parmesan said:
The interview day was awesome. Everyone was so friendly, the admissions office, the dean of admissions, all the students who finished their tests and came up to talk to us during down time, the interviewers, and the tour guides. I was blown away by all that Emory has to offer. They made a really strong effort to sell each interviewee on Emory. There was absolutely no intimidation factor. The interviews were so relaxed. I really felt a connection with this school. At first I was shocked that I got an interview, but after spending the day with them I could tell they are looking more for "fit" than simply academic ability. And as cheesy as it sounds, I feel like I fit in with Emory's vision.

TANGENT ALERT:

After attending this interview I feel like I have a better sense of how schools offer interviews to applicants. In nearly every school specific thread, somebody gets an interview invite, and immediately everyone screams "WHAT ARE YOUR STATS, WHEN WERE YOU COMPLETE?!?!?" Then everybody compares their stats and complete date to the person who got the interview, as if that is somehow an indication of whether they can expect to receive an interview too. Stats are such a TINY part of the equation. Every school is getting thousands of qualified applicants with stats that fall near their median MCAT and GPA. These schools are looking for the person behind those numbers, the person's motivation and goals in medicine. Each school has their own unique personality. The admissions staff does their best job to select people who will mesh with that personality (unless of course you have a 4.0 39 MCAT, in which case you'll get interviews pretty much everywhere). This better explains my rejections from Pitt and BU. I guarantee people with my stats are getting interviews there, yet I was rejected. Now I realize that I probably am not the kind of person they are looking for.


tl;dr version: Don't worry about your stats in the application process. There is WAY more to each of us than our GPA and MCAT. As long as you are in range numbers wise and have a "voice" in your application that shows who you are, the right schools will find you.
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I couldn't have put it better myself. They reject people with 40+ every cycle because they are looking for people with a good "fit". Once you get the interview invite, the actual day is about meeting you and showing off the personality of the school. They see if you "fit", but you look for your own "fit" as well. It's very intangible, but it's the entire purpose of the day. At least, that's the case for Emory, and I can only speak for my own school.

I'm very glad you had a good experience. I make it a point to stop by every interview day at least for a few minutes, and I was very happy that several of my classmates and the M1s did the same, even though we both had tests. I probably chatted with you, actually.

For people lucky enough to get an invite, my advice is to come in with an open and eager mind. That sort of enthusiasm is always appreciated. It's a long day, but they try to make it a fun one.
 
I've talked to people who have worked in admissions and the general consensus is that an interview wont help you in a large way, but can hurt you heavily. Like it or not, stats are the most reliable metric and it would be stupid to believe that personality trumps that.
 
Nirvanium said:
I've talked to people who have worked in admissions and the general consensus is that an interview wont help you in a large way, but can hurt you heavily. Like it or not, stats are the most reliable metric and it would be stupid to believe that personality trumps that.
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It's like that at 90% of schools.
 
Gene Parmesan said:
There is WAY more to each of us than our GPA and MCAT. As long as you are in range numbers wise and have a "voice" in your application that shows who you are, the right schools will find you.
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Nirvanium said:
I've talked to people who have worked in admissions and the general consensus is that an interview wont help you in a large way, but can hurt you heavily. Like it or not, stats are the most reliable metric and it would be stupid to believe that personality trumps that.
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GoPelicans said:
It's like that at 90% of schools.
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Yeah, there's a reason the average GPA/MCAT at top schools are 3.8/36 and not 3.5/29... Obviously all the talk about 'fit' mostly applies if you're in the range. Unfortunately (or fortunately? :naughty:), a lot of premeds interpret this 'holistic' process as meaning they don't need a good GPA/MCAT, and point at exceptional cases of successful people with low stats (who in fact probably have other outstanding intangibles) to illustrate their point.
 
mynameistoolong said:
Yeah, there's a reason the average GPA/MCAT at top schools are 3.8/36 and not 3.5/29... Obviously all the talk about 'fit' mostly applies if you're in the range. Unfortunately (or fortunately? :naughty:), a lot of premeds interpret this 'holistic' process as meaning they don't need a good GPA/MCAT, and point at exceptional cases of successful people with low stats (who in fact probably have other outstanding intangibles) to illustrate their point.
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I would like to add that what a lot of people say about "fit" is actually just luck.. One of my interviewers told me that I, like all of his other interviewees, seem like exceptional candidates to their school. He says there is no right or wrong when picking candidates to accept and oftentimes, whether or not you are accepted has a lot to do with your luck.
 
Late in the game but, secondary submitted today!

After visiting here last spring I would love an interview!

Good luck everyone!
 
I'm in full agreement! Waiting anxiously for any interview invites, I think we all want some hard numbers telling us this is the day we'll get an interview, get a rejection, an acceptance, etc., but you're right the admissions process is so much more complex than that and for good reasons.

I also got rejected from BU and Tulane. It wasn't meant to be.

Patience is a skill I have yet to master.
 
neilpryde21 said:
Based on the ridiculously fast turnaround times of your other II's, I foresee you posting "II today" on this thread on 10/11 lol
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Haha I wish! I doubt I'll get that lucky 3x in a row though.
 
Getting anxious. Haven't heard any ii going out lately.
 
People post that things seem slow around this time every year in school specific threads. Unfortunately most schools have given out 50%+ of their II's in the past 1.5 months. The rest of the II's will be a slow trickle across October, Nov, Dec, and Jan.
 
Hey Guys,

I have read some threads about people notifying schools if they are in the area. Not sure exactly how this works and when one should do it. My application was complete on 9/17/2013. I live in Miami, FL but will be in Atlanta, GA from 10/16 - 10/19. Should I notify the school about this? If so who do I notify and what should I say?

Thanks!!
 
RafMin said:
Hey Guys,

I have read some threads about people notifying schools if they are in the area. Not sure exactly how this works and when one should do it. My application was complete on 9/17/2013. I live in Miami, FL but will be in Atlanta, GA from 10/16 - 10/19. Should I notify the school about this? If so who do I notify and what should I say?

Thanks!!
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Emory has been unreceptive to "in the area" e-mail in the past.
 
suits15 said:
amcas complete 8/26 but didn't send secondary until early September.

low stats: 30 mcat, 3.3 gpa.but rec letters from med school dean and college president
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emory undergrad?
 
Interview invitation! Will have to reschedule though 😛
 
II today - wow. My cGPA, sGPA, and MCAT are below average for Emory, so this is really a surprise. Complete 27 July.
 
talinnlove said:
II today - wow. My cGPA, sGPA, and MCAT are below average for Emory, so this is really a surprise. Complete 27 July.
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Woo! Complete same day and haven't heard anything. Hoping for some love as well!
 
how does emory send out invites? i was complete july and haven't heard anything
 
Handiman said:
On their website Emory claims that they require an 11 on each MCAT sub score. Is this followed stringently concerning who they send interview invites to?

MCAT is a 14PS 10VR 12BS- hope my verbal score doesn't screw me over 🙁
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I really don't think you need to worry about a 10 VR. I have a 13 PS 13 VR 10 BS
-_________- The 10 in the sciences is probably more of a concern... I was sick during my MCAT so that last stretch, I was feverish with a headache.
 
First round of acceptance comes out tmmrw, Oct. 28. gl to everyone!! 🙂
 
Meredith92 said:
Do you know if we'll be able to check our status online or will we only know through snail mail?
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Snail mail only. No status changes or emails and they can't tell you anything over the phone. I can't remember ever caring so much about checking my mail. I'm guessing acceptances will arrive by Wednesday for everybody. Hoping for some good luck and speedy USPS delivery!
 
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