What are my chances? (UChicago EA)
Okay, so I got outright rejected from Columbia and UChicago is my number two choice. I want to study economics. Grades: - GPA Unweighted: 3.863/4.0 - Freshman year had 2 B's and 1 B+ - Sophomore and...
View ArticleChances of Getting into UChicago?
I've never done one of these, so let me know if I need to include more info. I'm not a legacy, and I was not recruited for sports. GPA- UW: 3.98 W: 7.42 (8.20 after this semester is finished) Rank:...
View ArticleQuestion about the "Share with us a few of your favorite books, poems,...
Hey guys, So I'm currently working on my UChicago application for RD (or maybe ED2). But anyways I was wondering how many things I should be putting down for this essay question. Like everyone, I've...
View ArticleChances at UChicago?
Hey y'all, got denied by Caltech EA. But, I think my app works much better for a liberal arts school. What do you think about my UChi chances? Academics: Weighted: 5.37 Unweighted: 4.0 APs: 5-Calc AB,...
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 ArticleDo u think I have a shot of getting into Uchicago EA?
Here is a run-down of my stats: ACT: 26 April 2016, 28 October 2016, took December test AP scores: AP World History (5), AP US history (4) I go to an IB school, so my school only has around 8 AP...
View ArticleShould I send my PSAT scores? (Summer Program)
Hi, I'm a 10th grader looking to apply to a UChicago immersion program about Economics. "Economics from an experimental perspective" is the name of the course. My only standardized test score is a 1340...
View ArticleBooks/reading lists for Chicago??
Hi everyone! I'm a high school senior and i just got into Chicago ED- I'm so psyched!! I am intending to major in history and English (want to go to law school). I am wondering if there are any...
View ArticleDoes UChicago Care More About Scores Than Other Top Schools?
Hi everyone. I'm sure a lot of you are stressed currently waiting to hear back from ED/EA results! Best of luck to you!!! I'm currently compiling my RD apps (I sorta waited last minute but they're...
View ArticleUChicago Confirmation Email
I submitted my UChicago application about two weeks ago, and they haven't sent me a confirmation e-mail yet saying that they received my application. Has anyone else encountered this problem? What...
View ArticleUChicago deferred class of 2021
Well we've all been deferred and we're all pretty down about it. I really never expected to get in due to the single digit acceptance % but one can always hope. Anyways we can use this discussion to...
View ArticleUChicago first-year taking your questions!
The title says it all! I just finished my first quarter as a first-year and figuring that some decisions have come out, I thought y'all might have some questions about UChicago--academics, social life,...
View ArticleUniversity of Chicago EA/ED Results ONLY
Yeah the results come out in a few days and I'm itching with anxiety and excitement. So post your stats once they come out!!! ..... Choose One [aB][asize=4][acolor=#008000]Decision: Accepted...
View ArticleUniversity of Chicago Admissions' statistics
This the place to post the officially released admissions' statistics. With an official representative on the forum, the statistics should be forthcoming as soon as the University deems such...
View ArticleUChicago Merit Scholarship
Hey guys! I was just admitted into UChicago class of 2018! With the acceptance letter there was also a letter saying that I got their Merit Award. They said if I attended, I would be a President's...
View Articleshare with us a few of your favourite books: list or description?
Hey. ED 2 applicant here. For this prompt, I have a 1.5 page list, but should I briefly sum up my tastes at the top of each category? What's their goal in giving us this prompt? Thanks.
View ArticleMid Year Report for ED2
Hi, I was just wondering if the mid year report will arrive in time for UChicago to consider it in their ED2 decisions? Any info appreciated, thanks!
View Articlechicago extended essay: personal or political?
For my Chicago extended essay, I wrote about one of my favourite failed political projects of all time, and talked about how this reflected the bridge between theory and practice (for the portals...
View ArticleSupplement essays help?
Is there anyone willing to read my "Why UChicago" and extended essays? I took a bit of a risk with my Why UChi and would like a fresh perspective on it. Thanks in advance!
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