Admission
HOW TO APPLY
Students who wish to be considered for Oxford Launch: London should apply to Oxford College by submitting the Common Application no later than January 1. On the Common Application Emory University member page, you must indicate your preference to begin your Oxford career as part of the Oxford Launch program.
Oxford Launch: London is a selective program for highly motivated first-year students who want to start their Oxford College career with cultural immersion through study abroad. This opportunity will be limited to fifty students to travel to the United Kingdom with Oxford College faculty where they take courses and experience full immersion in the city. Indicating a preference for the Oxford First-Year Fall Abroad program prioritizes starting the fall semester in London.
What We Look For
Even though our students are a diverse group, they do share some characteristics. They tend to be high achievers who are engaged in their community and who are looking to make the world—in ways big and small—a better place.
Academic Preparation
The classes you take and the grades you receive in them matter. We typically look for students who've taken more challenging classes (which can vary from high school to high school, and we take that into account, too) and have done well in them. You also have the option to have us look at standardized test scores, but those are optional and not required for admission.
Recommendation Letters
Teachers know you best in the classroom, and we want to know what they think about you. Consider asking for recommendations not only from teachers of classes where you excelled but also from those where you faced challenges and demonstrated resilience. Those teachers have seen a different side of you that may be beneficial for us to know about.
Personal Statements and Essays
This is your place to show us who you are. We're looking for students who have a voice, who are intellectually curious, and who have demonstrated an engagement with the world around them. Take time to pick the topic that suits you best, and be sure to proofread before submitting it.
Extracurriculars
We seek students who will contribute well to the life of the university and to Atlanta and beyond. What will you gain from our community and what will you give? Whether you've been involved in clubs, sports, a job, helping with family, research, or community service, we want to know more about those things.