Urgent, ED2 vs RD for unique circumstances
I'm presented with 2 situations: I have a low GPA, financial/medical circumstances, and incredibly good essays (albeit subject) in either case. If I apply ED2, I'll have a 1470 SAT (780M, 690W+CR) and...
View ArticleChicago Academic Achievement Program?
Does anyone here know what this program is like? What are the courses available? Can you select them, or are you assigned them? How difficult are the courses?
View ArticlePlease I Need Answers ASAP -- Should I Apply ED2 to UChicago
Hi, I need help. I need to decide by Friday if I am changing my decision plan to UChicago. I don't think I have a chance Rd, but I am so scared that if I do ED and go there, I will just fail. Everyone...
View ArticleFood for thought for admitted students a perspective of a parent
By now, all the admission decisions are out, and many of the U Chicago admits must be in an enviable position to choose a school among several terrific options. I would like to provide some food for...
View ArticleMessed up...ugh
So I was looking at my Why Chicago supplement, and I realized I messed up. The majority of the supplement is in arial, 12 font. But then randomly, there is one paragraph in the middle that is times new...
View ArticleUCHICAGO Grades, GPA, Hard Work, Student Study Ethic 2016 Thread
Hello, this is chaerui. I am writing this post concerning GPA, work ethic, and effort/hard work at UChicago. I know many have seen this kind of question/post many times, but I thought I would like to...
View ArticleGetting a B in the subject that you are planning to major in?
Hi guys, I had a quick question. I applied to major in economics at the University of Chicago, but I was one point away from getting an A on my final in my AP Microeconomics class. I love economics and...
View ArticleUChicago Questions? Ask an admissions counselor!
Hello everyone, Welcome! If you're reading this, I'll assume you're interested in learning more about UChicago-- an excellent choice, if I do say so myself. I'm Grace*, a Senior Admissions Counselor...
View ArticleHow do I check my Application Status?
Hi; question: How do I check my UChicago Application status? I submitted it in mid december and got a confirmation email, but it had no info about application status in it. Any help would be great....
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 ArticleThe Core
I'm applying to UChicago for c/o 2021 and I was curious about the Core. I'm indifferent to having a core curriculum, but I was just wondering how difficult it is in subjects that aren't exactly your...
View ArticleDouble Major Math/Physics AND BS/MS in Math...?
One of the easiest double majors to get is Math and Physics, as practically half the required classes overlap with each other. The connection between the two majors is uncanny, so for someone like me...
View ArticleIs Stony Island that bad?
Can someone give more info on Stony Island? There is not a lot of information on CC, and from what I've read, it seems to be a dorm to avoid?
View ArticlePlease help me with the UChicago financial aid worksheet
It asks for a "parent contribution in dollars," but my parents don't know how much they'll be paying. What do I do? Likewise, it asks for the value of the business my father owns, but I'm unsure of how...
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 ArticleU. of Chicago: Is University Strength Declining?
There's been a lot of talk about the surge in the College's popularity but, as a bit of a thought experiment, I pose the question - is the University (overall) actually weaker across the board now than...
View ArticleBest Humanities Sequence?
I'm curious about the various areas of the core, and how best to fill those areas. What is the best humanities sequence? What sequence did you take and how did you enjoy it? What was the reading list?...
View ArticleAlumni Interview Request Deadline
Was there a deadline to request an alumni interview? I can't seem to find the option to request one on my UChicago Account. Also, if I've completed my Major choices and submitted my optional essays on...
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 ArticleUChicago account
On the uchicago account there is a section for the supplements. Do you upload all your supplements there despite the fact that all of them are in the common app?
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