UChicago Student-Athletes
So it's pretty clear that UChicago is very rigorous, especially with the quarter system. I'm being recruited for a varsity sport (a 20 hour/week commitment) and I'm wondering how the workload will...
View ArticleWireless Service on campus / in neighborhood
A question for those currently or recently on campus. According to the website RootMetrics, cell coverage is best with Verizon, good with TMobile except for area toward lake, along S. Cornell Dr (so...
View ArticleMolecular Engineering what is it really?
The University of Chicago is the first university to offer a major dedicated wholly to the field of molecular engineering. I'm not sure if this question has been asked before, but what exactly is it....
View ArticleUChicago chances
Academics: GPA: 4.34 weighted (mostly As and A+s, 5 A-s/B+s) ACT: 32 composite, 32 superscore APUSH: 4 AP LANG: 4 AP BIO: 3 Activities/Leadership: Newspaper - News Editor Marching Band - Section Leader...
View ArticleUChicago vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame is my first choice college but I am also considering UChicago as a backup (if I don't get in to Notre Dame). Should I even bother applying to UChicago? Is there any chance of me being...
View ArticleUChicago – EA or ED2?
Hi guys, Let's say that Columbia is my top choice and UChicago is my second choice. (I don't really have a fighting chance for either of them regular decision, but hey, I'm passionate about them and...
View ArticleWould I fit in here?
I was wondering if anyone with experience could tell me what the student body is like at Uchicago. I'm looking for a school where people are excited to attend and excited to learn. Also, I'm worried...
View ArticlePhilosophy at Chicago
I notice that the philosophy major at Chicago is 1000 units, which is less than many of the other majors I saw. Does this make it an easier major to double up on time was or does the rigor of the...
View ArticleWill this negatively affect my chances at UChicago?
Hello everyone, I signed up for a UChicago information session about a month ago, but today, which was the day of the meeting, a severe thunderstorm occurred. The rain was pouring down like no tomorrow...
View ArticlePlacement Examinations - how heavily are they weighed?
I took the math placement exam and scored a 44 out of 50. I have had mostly B's and A's in my math courses, and the hardest math class I took was Calculus AB. I am going to take the Chinese and...
View ArticleHow lit is Pokemon Go on Campus?
I really want to attend UChicago because who wouldn't. Recently I've added the Pokemon Go experience to my calculations on where to apply next year and because when I toured the school the app wasn't...
View ArticleDougan Scholars Acceptance Rate
How many students apply and how many students are accepted? What is the typical profile of a student that is accepted?
View ArticleWho is considered a legacy at Chicago?
Does anybody know? Do grandparents count? Grad school or just undergrad? Apologies--I could not find it on the website.
View ArticleChance Me-Wide Range of Schools-Will Chance Back
My Resume/Academics GPA: 4.23 W/3.83 UW (Valedictorian) ACT: 33 C (35 E, 30 M, 32 R, 34 S) SAT II: 720 Math Level 2, 790 US History Junior Schedule: IB Spanish B SL Yr.1 AP English Language AP Physics...
View ArticleUChicago EMail Update about Crime
Did anyone else get this? I was wondering if something happened that prompted them to do this.
View ArticleDoes U of Chicago send everyone lots of unsolicited mail or just me?
My stats aren't stellar (3.85UW, 790CR/680M) but for some reason I've been receiving absurd amounts of mail from UChicago. I'm talking two or three times a week. I've gotten more than 50 pieces of mail...
View ArticleInterview?
I am a prospective student trying to maximize my chances of getting in to UChicago. Are interviews particularly beneficial or necessary?
View Article*** UChicago 2016-17 Transfer Applicants ***
Hello! I'm going to be a sophomore at a top 10 LAC whose name I'm keeping private and am considering transferring to UChicago as a junior majoring in political science or public policy. Currently, I...
View ArticleEARLY Decision??
on the NEW Common App it says that you can ED and EDII to University of Chicago! Is this real? do you think the admissions rates will be any higher?
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