Is it worth for me to visit University of Chicago?
Hi, firstly my stats Only 95.6 weighted gpa, however my school only began weighting my grades in 11th and 12th grade despite me taking some college courses in 10th. Sat- 670 English, 600 Math- which I...
View ArticleThe Third Notorious Essay Question: Personal or Not?
Hi everyone! I'm applying EA to UChicago. For the extended essay option, should it be personal or not? Should we base it off of personal experiences, or should we provide our own commentary on...
View ArticleTips to prepare for an interview?
I'm interviewing with an alumnus in approximately two weeks. His major (English Language & Literature) is the same as my intended major. Are there any tips that you guys can provide as it relates...
View ArticleChances for English (ED)?
Hello! Before I jump in, I just want to say that I'm aware of my low GPA (for UChicago) and SAT scores. That said, I just retook the SAT last weekend and am taking the ACT this month. My college...
View ArticleUChicago reports endowment of $7.1 billion
"The University of Chicago endowment ended the year at $7.1 billion as of June 30, 2016, following a negative 1.9 percent return on investments for the preceding year as global stock markets declined...
View Articlewhat are my chances of getting accepted into uchicago?
My SAT: 1540 (CR 760, M 780) sat2: 800 physics, likely 800 math 2 grades: IB predicted 44/45, not sure how that converts on GPA scale but i am in the top 5% of a very competitive New Zealand private...
View Articlehow important is major choice?
I am applying for uchicago, and i want to apply economics major, but im worried it will be very competitive since chicago ranks top in economics nationally. Should i apply for a different major? how...
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 ArticlePost Your essay
Let's post our essays to help next years students get an idea of what they should write. Here's my Chicago essay exactly as I submitted it (typos included). Apperently it didn't work :( Essay Option 2:...
View ArticleCan someone read my extended essay?
It's kind of weird... and also too long. I read somewhere online that the extended essay should be about 1000 words, but now I'm just learning that it should in fact be about 500. My essay is currently...
View ArticleChance Me Please
Major: Economics GPA: 3.85, top 10th percentile SAT: 2190/1470 on old, 1550 on new Subject tests: 800 Math II 750 US History ACT not taken AP Scores: 9 exams total, 5s on Calculus, Statistics, AP...
View Articlewhat do you think of my common application essay topic?
for my common app essay, i answered the first prompt with my interest in attending garage sales, in order to show my curious and quirky personality. Do you think that my common app essay topic would...
View ArticleLegacy Question
I have read a lot of the legacy threads on CC before; I can tell that it's still quite a black box for UChicago at least. That being said, I have multiples relatives, including both parents, who all...
View ArticleEssay word limit
Does anybody know if there's an official word limit for the why chicago essay? I know the tumblr says 500 words, but some of my friends and even some of the essays on the post your essay board have...
View ArticleUChicago Overnight?
Anyone else doing the overnight? And if you have done it already, what are things you suggest doing? I want to get more than what they recommend for us and try to really get to know the school past...
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View ArticleExtended Essay Length
For my extended essay, the length is about 700-750 or so words (around 1.5 pages single-spaced). Do you think that is too long and I should cut it or will I be fine?
View ArticleChanging decision plan after applying
Hi I just submitted my application for U Chicago EA. However, I realize it might be a better choice to do ED1 for the November 1st deadline. Can I change this after I have submitted my app? Does...
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