For Three Quick Questions, I send the same three questions to admission representatives at colleges all over the country, and then I hope to hear back from them. The three questions are meant to probe some of the things that make a school unique but that aren’t easily captured as a stat to go in a book or web search.

Today’s response is from Katie Phenix, Admission Advisor at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

What is a course, tradition, program or event that is unique to Emory University?

Emory is a high-level research institution, but also follows liberal arts curriculum. This encourages students to explore academic areas outside of their major, along with giving students access to discussion based classes where they can truly become immersed in the content they are learning. Emory Univeristy is also one of the most diverse universities in the US, with over 80 languages spoken and all major religions represented on campus.

Naturally every college wants to recruit the perfect student--high grades, high test scores, involved in their community, leadership...everything. But what kinds of imperfect students tend to flourish at Emory?

During the application evaluation process, Emory University looks at students holistically, meaning we take into account not just grades, test scores, extracurriculars, and community involvement. We also evaluate the community the student comes from and the resources that may or may not have been available to them throughout their life. We look for uniqueness and authenticity.

When people come to visit Atlanta, what's a place off campus that you recommend they check out while they're there?

Ponce City Market and the Atlanta Beltline are places I always recommend! If you are a Braves fan, the Battery is always cool!

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