Philosophy 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 ArticleUChicago Wants to Be a Football School
https://theringer.com/university-chicago-football-culture-91db25cc0542#.30yhsw1ol I'm sure some posters like @HydeSnark will say that these changes are all at the margins, and that letters about...
View ArticleLanguage Placement
If I plan on using my French AP credit (3-5) to satisfy my language requirements do I still need to take a language placement test?
View ArticleLimitet Enrollment MoleEng
How limited is enrollment into the major? How are the students selected? Should I find some Ritalin and start cramming?
View ArticleMerit aid?
I'm unfamiliar with UChicago's merit aid process. What are they looking for? What are the qualifications of the recipients, and how much do they receive? I'm a recruited athlete...would that be a...
View ArticleUChicago Prompt Change?
Just curious if anyone else noticed this, but I was working on my UChicago app and saw that they replaced one of their "uncommon" prompts: Number 5 was originally: "According to Lázló Babai, Professor...
View ArticleBest Classes
Current and incoming students...what class are you looking forward to taking the most or what is the class you've enjoyed taking the most at UChicago?
View ArticleDoes GGRC have any microwaves and fridges in the common areas?
Or do the individual house lounges have microwaves and/or fridges that students can use?
View ArticleAP Classes for Junior Year?
I recently got my schedule for my junior year and I was happy with it until I saw other people's schedule. I registered for 3 AP classes (us history, Lang, and physics 1) and regular precalculus with...
View ArticleUchicago Letter and Chicago Crime in the Media
I turned on the radio NPR in the car this morning and heard a discussion/interview about the controversial letter- a political science professor and two students. Then on my way back home, NPR had a...
View ArticleDining Hall question
If you are a first year (or other student with an unlimited meal plan), can you eat lunch at any of the dining halls associated with houses (i.e. Bartlett, Cathey or Baker) or do you have to go to the...
View ArticleHow left leaning is the undergraduate student body?
Given the recent controversy regarding the Dean's welcome letter, I am curious to find out approximately what percentage of the undergraduate student body at UChicago is very concerned with social...
View ArticlePhysics first-year courseload?
Hi guys! I'm an incoming first-year most likely majoring in physics and have a few questions. 1) How manageable is taking Honors physics, Honors calc IBL, and a HUM your first year? 2) What is your...
View ArticleSome Practical Questions
We will be flying in but will be renting a car and doing some shopping in the northern suburbs around O'Hare BEFORE move in day. He does not seem to understand the concept of coordinating with his new...
View ArticleOn vs Off Campus Interview
Hello Everyone, Are there any benefits of having an on-campus interview than a local alumni interview for UChicago? I live in NC, and I am applying EA. Thanks!
View ArticleUniversity of Chicago College Bridge Program (Summer Session)
I'm thinking about applying to the uchicago college bridge program next summer and I was wondering is it really hard to get it?
View ArticleChicago students/competitiveness
Hi, I'm a current senior trying to narrow down my college list. When I visited Chicago, I was impressed by the campus, multitude of opportunities and obvious intellectual curiosity at the university....
View ArticleAnother consumerist question -- printers/electronics
In our household, all electronics have been shared, so I'm trying to figure out what DC needs for college. U of C materials seem to suggest that students need not bring printers. Personally, given my...
View ArticleIs booth right for me?
Hello, I am currently a Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, and Japanese language (minor) undergraduate student who is in need of some guidance regarding MBA programs.I hope to pursue a career...
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