“Emory University is in the incredibly fortunate, but also difficult, position of having a high number of exceptional applicants seeking the limited spaces in the class,” says Butt. “As our Early Decision applicant pool has not only grown in size but also academic readiness, we have responded to that case-by-case. We are not just looking at the academic preparation of the student, but carefully reviewing their personal narratives and imagining them on campus.”
Kelley Lips, assistant vice provost and dean of Oxford enrollment, welcomes the dramatic increase of applications for Oxford College entry, noting the great potential for impact.
“The record-breaking number of Early Decision I applicants for Oxford College reflects the growing recognition of the distinctive opportunities we offer within a liberal arts intensive environment,” says Lips. “This incoming class brings exceptional talent, diverse perspectives and a shared enthusiasm for learning that will enrich our community. We are excited to welcome them to Oxford and Emory to see the meaningful contributions they will make to campus life.”
Earlier this month, Emory welcomed a group of 64 QuestBridge Scholars to the Class of 2029, with four attending Oxford College.
The QuestBridge National College Match program is a nonprofit that links highly qualified students from low-income backgrounds with 52 of the nation’s leading universities. Through this partnership, QuestBridge Match Scholars receive a four-year financial aid award, covering full tuition and fees, room and board, and books and supplies.
For the Class of 2029, Emory reviewed 1,457 QuestBridge applications, with the majority of matches — 49 students — being among the first generation in their families to attend a four-year college in the United States. Eleven students from Georgia matched with Emory. Across the entire admissions period, many more QuestBridge applications will be reviewed.
Emory boasts one of the largest QuestBridge Scholars Networks in the nation, with more than 500 students currently attending the Atlanta and Oxford campuses. Emory QuestBridge Scholars include the previous years’ match scholars along with other students who enroll through the Regular Decision cycle. The active student-run organization provides an authentic and supportive community, helping students navigate the transition to college and connect with resources around campus.
“Each year, QuestBridge empowers us to welcome talented, underrepresented voices into our incoming class,” says Fields. “These exceptional students, as the inaugural members of the class, set a high standard for the academic excellence that defines our community.”
Students admitted through the QuestBridge Scholars program are eager to arrive on campus and explore their paths at Emory.
“Emory has been my dream school for as long as I can remember, and being admitted validated all the hard work I had put into the application process and throughout my past four years in high school,” says Nathaly Alvarez-Galdamez, from Douglasville, Georgia.
Touring campus, Alvarez-Galdamez says she quickly recognized Emory as an environment where she could thrive academically and personally. Drawn to the medical field, she will study biology and sociology on the pre-med track on the Atlanta campus, all made possible by the QuestBridge program.
“As a low-income and first-generation student, QuestBridge has given me an opportunity that made my dream school a reality and lifted a huge financial burden off my family in my pursuit of higher education,” says Alvarez-Galdamez. “I am beyond grateful for the support QuestBridge has provided me.”
Emory also rose to the top of the list for Andres Guzman from Imperial, California, after he researched opportunities in his discipline, study abroad excursions and the proximity to Atlanta.
Guzman, who will attend the Oxford campus and wants to study Spanish and linguistics along with international studies, waited to share the exciting moment with those he loved.
“It was so difficult to not instantly open the decision. I really wanted to wait for my cousins to be with me,” says Guzman. “I finally opened it after school and when I realized I matched with Emory, I was shocked and excited. If it were not for QuestBridge, I would have never bothered applying myself and trying to dream big.”
Alazare Atlaw from Nashville, Tennessee, also opened his QuestBridge match amongst friends.
“Getting that notification that I matched with Emory was probably one of the most riveting moments of my life,” says Atlaw. “I got the chance to celebrate with my friends who were with me when I opened my application status, so my energy was at an all-time high. The QuestBridge program revolutionized the way I approached college applications and encouraged me to shoot for the stars.”
Atlaw, who plans to study political science and philosophy, politics and law, will call the Atlanta campus home.
“Emory’s position as both a research and liberal arts university gives me a lot of opportunities to pursue while I am there,” says Atlaw. “Likewise, the location also really excites me. Being in Atlanta for college just opens the door to so many internships and job-shadowing opportunities.”
For Emily Maikoo from North Bennington, Vermont, being an Emory Eagle runs in the family.
After her brother matched with Emory through QuestBridge in 2019, she knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps while also charting a new path for herself.
“QuestBridge provided my brother and I with the opportunity to get the education our parents had always dreamed of, opening doors that when I was a little kid seemed like a faraway dream,” says Maikoo. “Thanks to QuestBridge, I have the opportunity to build the career I always wanted, with no financial burden on my parents.”
Planning to study political science on the Atlanta campus, Maikoo is confident Emory is the ideal place to study this interdisciplinary topic.
“As a first-generation immigrant, I have seen firsthand how impactful politics can be on society, and I know that at Emory, I will be able to learn how to work with and interact with the political and legal system to advocate for others,” she says.
https://news.emory.edu/stories/2024/12/er_ed_class_2029_12-12-2024/story.html
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