Admissions

Take your time on your application. Make sure that you really describe yourself and your activities. Emory loves diversity so if you can demonstrate how you are a unique individual it will help you stand out in the crowd.

While good grades and high standardized test scores are important to admission into a good college, much more is necessary to secure a spot in the incoming freshmen class. Emory puts a lot of emphasis on diversifying its student population, and so it is imperative that you show how and why you stand out from the thousands of applicants. Emory also seems to care about how much you want to attend the school. They want to see your passion and determination. And so, be sure to convey this message well in your essays. I say this because many students that were wait listed at Emory were finally admitted because they sent in letters saying how much they want to go to Emory. If you show that you are qualified and that you really want to attend Emory, there is probably nothing that will stand between you and your acceptance letter.

If possible, try to visit Emory before you apply. It shows that you are serious about attending Emory and that you have a deep interest in the school. Also, try talking to faculty members and current students to get a better sense of what it is like to be a part of the Emory community.

spend more time studying then you do partying. do not spread yourself too thin with extracurriculars. remember that you are in college for academics, and socializing second. also do not get too distracted with all the activities and events going on campus; get the free food and leave so you can get back to studying.

Prepare yourself. College is a big change from home-life, and Emory demands no less than the best from it's students. But you'll come to find that the help you can receive will push you to succeed.

Any prospective student should just dive in and go for it. Emory does a great job in getting first-years acclimated to the Emory campus with nearly a weeklong of orientation and on top of that, a semester-long orientation class to know the ends and outs. There is a large student activities fair held at the beginning of the semester, and I suggest everyone attend this event and try out several things to find out what fits best with you. If you're going in to medicine or research, Emory has great volunteer opportunities within the hospital and clinic (which is right on campus) and plenty of labs looking for freshman lab assistants. Get plugged in early and allow your interests to pique and fully blossom!

Come to the campus- You should see what it looks like and get a sense of where it's located.
Do an overnight visit- The thing that cemented my application to Oxford was my overnight visit. You meet real students and see what they really do in their free time and you get a real sense of what living in the dorm will be like.
Shadow a class- Visiting a class will let you see what some professors are like, and usually you'll be able to see how big some of the larger classes are.

I would make sure I visit both the Oxford and Emory campus before deciding which school. Don't quickly dismiss Oxford! Though it is rather small in size, you make close friendships with your classmates and professors. By going to Oxford, you can experience both a small and large campus because you will eventually go to the main campus anyways.

Start on your applications ahead of time. Focus on portraying your true self through your essays. Remember that the admissions counselors want to know more about your personality, not just your academic ability. Also, visit the campus before you make a decision. It's the only way to know whether a school is a good match for you.

Atlanta can get really hot and muggy in August and September. Freshman orientation is in August and it can get incredibly brutal out there. Dress accordingly. Also, it is a good idea to research majors that interest you beforehand so you'll know which classes you need to take for your major. You don't want to run out of time and not be able to complete your major requirements or general education requirements.
Oh, and always visit the school before you enroll. You need to feel it out and make sure it's the right place for you.