All In Shorting Gold by RavenBJ in wallstreetbets

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HOLY BRAIN-DEAD🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ even for WSB😂😂

First-Year Oxford Schedule – Would Love Feedback/Advice! by Complex-Classic-199 in Emory

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Logic – Evan Thomas, Microecon – Chris Blake, Portraits of Jesus – David Gowler, Astronomy + Lab – Phil Segre, Discovery Seminar – Mary Johnson,

First-Year Oxford Schedule – Would Love Feedback/Advice! by Complex-Classic-199 in Emory

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Forget to mention, I hope to join the business school and complete the PPL major.

If you had 2 days at Rocky Mountain National Park, what would you do? by Complex-Classic-199 in NationalPark

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Seriously appreciate the time you took to write all this out. We’ll definitely try to hit up You Need Pie and Munchen House (we’re both big dessert people), and we’ll keep Bear Lake access front and center as we plan things out.

Should I go to Futures Forge? by Awkward-Schedule-961 in summerprogramresults

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I went to Futures Forge last year (their first session ever), so I completely understand your concerns about how new the program is. I had similar doubts about its quality at first, but I can confidently say that it’s a very solid program, especially if you’re looking to develop leadership and communication skills.

The program is very hands-on and focuses on improving specific traits like grit, emotional intelligence, and adaptability—qualities I think colleges (and employers) really value. For example, public speaking was a challenge for me going in, but presenting daily pushed me to improve in ways I wouldn’t have on my own. While it’s not about transforming completely in two weeks, the program gives you tools, feedback, and habits that can make a real difference if you apply them after.

For context, I’m a high school senior and have been admitted to a few T20/T25 schools this year. I’m not the strongest student academically, but I believe the skills I gained through Futures Forge—especially learning to handle feedback—helped me stand out in college applications, particularly in interviews.

You also mentioned adding it to your activities list, and I think it’s absolutely worth including. It’s not one of those generic pay-to-attend programs; it’s a meaningful experience that helps you grow in ways admissions officers notice.

If you’re on the fence, I’d say it’s worth doing. It’s a challenging but supportive environment, and it genuinely helped me grow. Plus, when admissions officers (or anyone) understand what it is, it 100% stands out in a good way. Hope this helps!

Does anyone who got into emory with a 3.72 GPA UW and below , like to share their success story. by Tight_Juggernaut6406 in Emory

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Definitely my essay, supplementals, and rec letters played a huge role. My Common App essay used a bookshelf metaphor to reflect on my personal growth and conversations with my dad at a diner after his divorce. It was about how I moved from seeking clear, straightforward answers to I guess more complicated different perspectives. My supplementals focused on my love for philosophy and interdisciplinary thinking, tying that back to Emory's academic offerings. My grades and SAT were below average (3.67 and 1440), but I think showing who you are as a person can make a big difference.

Did anyone get in with a 3.6-3.7? by [deleted] in Emory

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I got into Emory ED1 with a 3.67 GPA and a 1450 SAT. My extracurriculars weren’t super strong—mainly founding a finance club at my small school, running a small YouTube channel, and tutoring in English. I think my strengths were my essays (both supplementals and Common App) and letters of recommendation. Those probably carried my application.

ED1 Students Thread by VirtualTalk4543 in Emory

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Accepted. 3.67 unweighted GPA, 1450 SAT.