Emory University Admission Essays

Emory University, a prestigious institution known for its academic excellence and rigorous programs, has always intrigued me as a prospective college student. With its vibrant community, diverse student body, and commitment to intellectual growth, Emory offers a unique environment that aligns perfectly with my educational…

Since childhood, I have held an insatiable curiosity that has driven my pursuit of knowledge across various disciplines. Each subject has offered its unique perspective, yet I have found that the true magic lies in the intersections between them. Emory University stands as an institution…

Dear committee members,  As I stand on the precipice of my college journey, contemplating the institutions that will shape my future, Emory University shines brightly as the beacon of intellectual curiosity, community engagement, and personal growth. The core values and vibrant community at Emory resonate…

It was my second trip to Emory, and as I sat in a lecture room in White Hall, a single doubt crossed my mind: should I voice my opinions and engage in discussion during Professor Robins’ Metaphysics class? Despite this momentary hesitation, I found myself…

I used to run rampant in bicycle gangs of five or six, tearing up the streets lined with quaint suburban duplexes. I can still feel the chilly air tainted with the smell of pine trees flowing through my untamable hair. Our fleets of first-graders terrorized…

“Quick, help us out! Have you done the first bonus question yet?” There are five minutes left in the GAME Candy Bar Contest. I turn the problem sheet over; the question is on…probability. I groan. Probability has always been my white rabbit; I take a…

The notion that Emory stands alone, discrete and disconnected from Atlanta, is a remarkably simple misconception. A swift breath of the crisp, unadulterated Georgian air clouds any association of the institution with a Metropolitan hub. But a midnight walk through Emory Point–with the Center of…

Born six years apart, my brother and I had never had a meaningful conversation: I was too young to be respected like a parent, but too old to be considered a “friend” whom he can trust. It’s only when we discovered our mutual fondness of…

Why does the Northeast have a reputation for an uptight, academic attitude, and why is the Midwest considered one of the most relaxed places in the US? What are the origins of so-called “Southern Hospitality,” and is this concept even close to the truth? At…

How can we build a more environmentally sustainable society? Such a broad, open ended question may seem unreasonable for a sixteen year old girl to pursue, but at a place like Emory University, courageous inquiry is literally in the water. When I say ‘literally in…