Just how rigorous is UChicago?
I've continuously heard of the rigorous classes, and these in part seem to be a staple of UChicago. I believe Chicago ranked number 6 (unsure of exact number but it was very close to the top) for...
View ArticleFootball Recruiting at University of Chicago
Hope this helps parents and student going into the college football recruiting process. First, we matched our son’s athletic skills to the Ivies and D3. University of Chicago, MIT, Johns Hopkins,...
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 ArticleIs UChicago EA or RD not worth it anymore?
I have been reading a lot on this forum about how EA and RD at UChicago now have 1-2% acceptance rates and 80% of the class was accepted EDI/EDII. Is this true? If so, does it even make sense for a...
View ArticleUChicago 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 ArticleWhere can I find my UChicago Application ID?
Is it supposed to be sent in an email? Or is it the reference number on the UChicago website application hub?
View ArticleUChicago Top 10 in Entrepreneurship
From the Detroit Free Press 1. Stanford University 2. Harvard University 3. University of California, Berkeley 4. University of Pennsylvania 5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 6. Cornell...
View ArticleHow Lenient is UChicago With Teacher Recommendations?
I've finished all parts of my application so I'm just waiting for my second teacher to submit her application, but it's getting super close to the ED deadline. My first teacher sent his in mid October,...
View ArticleForgot to self-report AP Scores on Common App Testing section
Title. What do I do? I'm applying ED to UChicago, and I uploaded a score report on the UChicago Account portal. Is there anything I should do?
View ArticleForgot to Self Report AP Scores for ED
I forgot to self-report my AP scores on my Common App for UChicago ED. I uploaded an unofficial score report on my UChicago Account, and am planning to email them soon. Am I screwed? What else should I...
View ArticleHow many words is your UChicago Uncommon essay?
Mines super long. Just tryna see the average word count of all you applicants and past applicants (yes I know the suggested is 650)
View ArticleForgot to Self Report AP Scores on Common App
I forgot to self-report my AP scores on my Common App for UChicago ED. I uploaded an unofficial score report on my UChicago Account and will email them as soon as possible to ask them to add it to the...
View ArticleEA or ED2???? URGENT
Hi, so I am applying to Penn ED, and was initially going to do Uchicago EA (it is my second choice). However, I am now wondering if I should save it for ED2 if I do not get into Penn, but am also...
View Article$125 Million Gift to Dept. of Economics
"To: Alumni, Parents, and Friends From: President Robert J. Zimmer Subject: Department of Economics Gift Date: November 1, 2017 Today, I am pleased to announce that the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable...
View ArticleUchicago -- Economics
Following the fresh Nobel, now this: The Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund intends to make a new $125 million gift to support the Department of Economics in expanding its leadership in education and...
View ArticleAnother big gift to Department of Economics
I just get this from my email inbox: To: Alumni, Parents, and Friends From: President Robert J. Zimmer Subject: Department of Economics Gift Date: November 1, 2017 Today, I am pleased to announce that...
View ArticleFilling the ISFAA digitally
Hi everyone, I am an international student applying to the University of Chicago as part of the Early Decision round. I will be applying for financial aid. From UChicago's website: " The International...
View ArticleUChicago Essay Prompt
Ok so i chose to answer a prompt from UChicago but from a few years back, does the prompt go in bold in the document to differentiate it from the essay itself?
View ArticleSafety of CTA?
Hello!! I've committed to UChicago and CAN'T WAIT to be on campus. :D I'm sad though that the housing release date got moved though....... *crosses fingers for North* Anyway, I've heard that UChi...
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