I feel like I shouldn't have gotten into University of Chicago
I only have a 3.5 GPA and 1330 on the new SAT. I almost didn't even apply to University of Chicago even though i really wanted to go because my guidance counselor told me it was an extremely high...
View Article***UChicago RD 2021 Results Thread***
I didn't see a thread for this so here I made one! This is for results only. Comments will be removed. Remove the "a" from the first three brackets! [aB][asize=4][acolor=#008000]Decision:...
View ArticleEnd-of-Year Grades
I'm not sure whether or not UChicago requires an end-of-year transcript from its students. Schools like Tufts included in their acceptance letters something along the lines of "you must keep your...
View ArticleQuestion Concerning Dorm Assignments
I have two questions regarding dorm assignments. The first of which is: What takes priority during these room assignments? The dorm selected or the preferences (for example: Snell-Hitchcock vs "I...
View ArticleUchicago or Berkeley?
Hi, Currently trying to decide between Berkeley and Uchicago for a major in Computer Science or Chemistry. Berkeley has a more of a STEM bent and probably more cutting-edge research opportunities, but...
View ArticleHow Is Chicago's Accept Rate 8% This Year?
Can anyone explain this to me? All reports indicate that Chicago had about 28000 apps this year, and an 8% acceptance rate (~2200 accepts). That means, to get a class of about 1500, the yield will be...
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 Article**** UChicago CLASS OF 2022 DISCUSSIOn******
Looks like the other forums have started discussing 2022 already, so I am creating one for UChicago as well. Hope everybody has a great 2017 application season. Wish all of you the very best in your...
View ArticleUChicago Wait List - Gap Year Option?
Hey guys, saw some questions about this on another thread and was curious. For those of us that have been waitlisted (and there are plenty of us!) were you asked if you would also like to be considered...
View ArticleQuestion about waitlist
"If the University is unable to offer you a place in Class of 2021 (to begin classes in the fall of 2017), would you like to be considered for a place in the Class of 2022 (to begin classes in the fall...
View ArticleUChicago launches PhD program in computational and applied mathematics
https://news.uchicago.edu/article/2017/03/27/uchicago-launches-phd-program-computational-and-applied-mathematics A critical need now exists to train the next generation of computational and applied...
View ArticleBy accident, UChicago undergrads achieve levitation breakthrough
Undergrads... not Physics grad students. Nice job, kids! http://www.uchicago.edu/features/undergrads_achieve_levitation_breakthrough/
View ArticleUChicago Waitlisted
So is it generally that the letter to your admissions counselor plays a bigger part for UChicago than most other elite schools?
View ArticleUChicago Waitlist 2017
Hello everyone, like most of you reading this, I have been waitlisted at U of C. I've done quite a bit of research concerning the matter but the only thing I can't find is success stories. Has anyone...
View ArticleCould this happen at UChicago?
http://nypost.com/2017/02/02/suicide-wave-grips-columbia/ https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/going-to-an-ivy-league-school-sucks-400...
View ArticleUChicago Dining Halls, general discussion
Is it correct that there are just three dining halls on campus? 1) Baker on the far north; 2) Bartlett, a bit south of Baker and more central; and 3) Cathey, south of the Midway? So where do the kids...
View ArticleQuestion for Core Requirement and AP Classes
Need some help with understanding the UChicago core requirements. I read the information on their website, but still not clear about few things. My questions are for a non-STEM major. 1. With a AP...
View ArticleAP scores required to get credits significantly changed for newer students
Seems UChicago significantly changed the AP score requirement for giving either general education or elective credit. Until last year, a score of 3, 4, or 5 was enough to get credits for many AP...
View ArticleEnd-of-Year Grades
I'm not sure whether or not UChicago requires an end-of-year transcript from its students. Schools like Tufts included in their acceptance letters something along the lines of "you must keep your...
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