Emory University application deadlines and supplementary essay prompts

Early Decision - 11/01/2014
Early Decision II - 01/01/2015
Regular Decision - 01/01/2015
Early Admission (juniors only) - 01/01/2015

In addition to the Common Application’s Personal Statement, please choose one (1) of the essays below (500 word limit). This supplemental essay should give us insight on your character as well as your potential fit with Emory University. Please consider your essay thoughtfully, as our Admission Committee and Faculty have special interest in this portion of your application. 

Essay Option 1
Emory University welcomes first-year students with two distinct options to begin their liberal arts education: the research-infused Emory College or the smaller, experiential learning Oxford College. If you could create an academic course that is in the Emory University spirit of collaboration, creativity, entrepreneurship and inquiry, what would it be? What impact would the course have on you and your classmates’ educational experience? (500 word limit) 

Essay Option 2
What is something you have taught yourself in the last year? How did you teach yourself this new skill or concept and what was the result? (500 word limit) 
Option 1- Design and academic course

Option 2- Something you have taught yourself