2016-2017 Emory University Application Thread
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I wouldn't say Feinberg is stats driven either. I am below their 10th percentile for both GPA and MCAT. I think all schools with a high median GPA and MCAT must be stats driven in some fashion. It is just this misconception on SDN that people without stellar scores are doomed if they apply to top schools.
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I think @Divine Comedy brings a good point
Also I am applying this cycle as well, and I understand the bind that money can have sometimes on this process. I would say if Emory is an absolute dream school to go for it. Or even if it's in your top 5. Although you may not have the most competitive MCAT score, if you feel like you fit their mission, they'll give your app a read. Otherwise if you feel so-so about the school and are excited but not ABSOLUTELY thrilled if you were to get an acceptance then I would not apply and maybe apply elsewhere that is a little closer to your range (or not apply at all and depending on the rest of your school list)
Also I am applying this cycle as well, and I understand the bind that money can have sometimes on this process. I would say if Emory is an absolute dream school to go for it. Or even if it's in your top 5. Although you may not have the most competitive MCAT score, if you feel like you fit their mission, they'll give your app a read. Otherwise if you feel so-so about the school and are excited but not ABSOLUTELY thrilled if you were to get an acceptance then I would not apply and maybe apply elsewhere that is a little closer to your range (or not apply at all and depending on the rest of your school list)
Are you URM? That might explain quite a bit.
I just got an interview invite and am incredibly excited, I have a few questions though.
When you were going through the process, what drew you to Emory and what aspects do you like/stand out now that you're there? If you have any advice you wish you'd had/known on your interview, I would love any insight or advice that you have. Thanks!
Hello!
I just submitted my AMCAS and am waiting for an MCAT score. I'm out of state applying for the MD/PhD and I wanted to see if the prompts for the secondary application were posted just in case I'm invited to submit one.
Good luck everyone!!
I just submitted my AMCAS and am waiting for an MCAT score. I'm out of state applying for the MD/PhD and I wanted to see if the prompts for the secondary application were posted just in case I'm invited to submit one.
Good luck everyone!!
List your entire curriculum plan for the 2015-2016 academic year. If you are not currently in school, please briefly describe your plans for the coming year.
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Briefly describe your health-related experiences. Be sure to include important experiences that are in your AMCAS application, as well as any recent experiences.
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Briefly describe your interest in Emory and the Emory degree program you have selected.
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What do you consider to be the role of the physician in the community?
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If you have any updates or new information to report since you have submitted your AMCAS primary application, please briefly describe below.
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There are also MD-PhD specific questions in addition to the other questions:
The MD/PhD Admissions Committee requires information about all of your significant research experience (8 weeks or longer). Please list below, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, all of your significant research projects. Be sure to include start/end dates, the name of your PI, the name of the institution, and a detailed description of your role in the project. Please use the following template to list your experiences:
Dates (month/yyyy – month/yyyy):
Hours/week:
Supervisor (PI) Name and Title:
Organization Name:
City, State or Country:
Description:
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Please enter ALL publications in CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, with the most recent publications first, using citation format. (This should include materials that you reported on your AMCAS application and any new publications since that time.)
(1000 words)
What do you consider to be the role of the Physician Scientist in healthcare?
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I have an interview scheduled and a 509 MCAT! You have hope!
When were you complete, if you don't mind me asking?
Beginning-mid July
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II earlier today! LizzieM 69, complete some time in early or mid July.
Silly question... in the secondary it says only list course number so for a course BIOL 1301. Would I just put 1301? There are a lot of 1301's out there
I interpreted it to mean "BIOL 1301." I think they just don't want the course name (Introduction to Biology 1)
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II! 
complete 7/27 i think
complete 7/27 i think
Congrats! I really hope I get an II from Emory. I wish I could have attended during undergrad but it was too far away from home and more expensive than my current school.II!
complete 7/27 i think
Lmao I check my email after seeing the IIs on this thread and nearly pass out when I see an email from a sender starting with "Em...." AND IT'S SOMEONE NAMED EMILY. Not now Emily please!!!!
That bitch Emily trippin.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, friend!
Couldn't help but throw my hat in the ring this late. TAKE MY MONEY AND LOVE ME PLZ EMORY
does emory send out rejections or do they have silent rejections?
They do silent rejections
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dang it 🙁
So no news is bad news...smh.
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With how much we pay for primary/secondary applications, the least they could do is give a polite rejection...
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"If you accept me, I'll be your best friend." 😉
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II at 5pm today! In state, complete 7/30, 3.65/523. Hang in there everyone 🙂
not necessarily this early in cycle. If your application was ranked/rated high enough, there is still hope later in cycle... still very very early
I feel like it's at best just slightly early at this point in the cycle. Many schools only have a little over half the interview spots left.
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Fair enough .. still not a death sentence if no II yet
Lurker coming out from the shadows. Offered an interview for October 14! Very excited but curious about how Emory interviews go. Does anyone have any insight?
Congrats!! Would you mind sharing stats and complete date?
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1. Be yourself!! It is a lot easier to be yourself than someone you are not
2. Know your CV ( application) as this is a good starting point for questions
3. Know some history of the school and be able to clearly explain what you can bring to the school
4. Current medical news
5. RELAX and take a few seconds before responding to collect your thoughts and not come across scripted.
I found this somewhere^^
Emory is super friendly and their interviews are very conversational. No tough stumper questions, be yourself, know your application, and know why you want to go to the school and why you want to be a physican. The admissions staff at Emory makes you feel incredibly welcome. You will do great!
Is it too late to apply now?
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Is Emory receptive to in-the-area emails?
I am a non-traditional applicant with lots of research experience.
sGPA: 3.81
cumulative GPA: 3.18 (not a typo from above, I was a poor student as a regular undergrad studying film/video)
MCAT: 512 (126/130/128/128)
Completed: 07/26/2016
Thanks for the encouragement!
Thanks for the advice!
II just now for a date about 2 weeks from now!! Got a date that isn't great for my schedule but still super excited! I was complete in June so there's definitely still hope for those of you who applied early and still haven't heard back.
