Miya Walker, Sr. Asst. Dean Admissions at Emory: Exploration & Discovery, Rigorous Academics, and Community Oriented.

Episode summary introduction: Founded in 1836, Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia is the second oldest private institution of higher education in Georgia.

Miya Walker gives us an overview of Emory, their innovative approach to education, their flagship programs, what they look for in their students, Financial Scholarships and advice for aspiring students.

In particular, we discuss the following with Miya:

• About Emory University
• Flagship Programs
• What they look for in their Students
• Financial Scholarships
• Advice to Applicants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Miya Walker, Emory University [0:54]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:45]
• Miya’s Professional Journey [4:37]
• About Emory [8:15]
• Majors at Emory [12:53]
• Student Evolution over the past decade [16:47]
• Types of Students Emory is looking for [20:12]
• Merit Scholarships [23:46]
• Emory Scholar [28:37]
• COVID-19 Impact [30:58]
• The Application Process [32:42]
• Pandemic driven Class Profile [35:57]
• Advice to Applicants [40:00]

Our Guest: Miya Walker is the Senior Assistant Dean of UG Admissions at Emory University. Miya has a Bachelor’s degree in History from Converse University, and MPA from the University of Georgia.

Memorable Quote: “And college really does give you the space to figure it out, to make mistakes, and to not be judged for them. And I, I would go back in a heartbeat, because I miss that, I miss the learning that happened in that phase of life.” Miya Walker.

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