Help me make the most important decision of my life...
So, UChicago is really awesome and I really want to go there. But the thing is, i don't know if to apply ED2 or RD. Some say ED2 increases chances, others say its harder to get in since its filled with...
View ArticlePortfolio deadline
When is the portfolio deadline? It doesn't say on my UChicago application portal, and doesn't say anywhere on the website either. (or maybe I'm just blind, can't find anything related to this) Is the...
View Articledoes not applying for financial aid help at all?
i know it is need blind, but does the fact that you are not applying for financial aid at all give any boost to the application?
View ArticleWill writing all my essays about language/linguistics hurt me?
I’ve written all my essays and I just now realized each one is kind of about languages... My personal statement is about learning Spanish to help a woman, my why UChicago essay starts out with my...
View ArticleHow is the Physics major like?
If anyone Physics majors can answer these questions, that would be awesome. 1. I heard a lot of people complain about Experimental Physics. What's wrong with it? 2. For the 13100 Physics sequence, how...
View ArticleChances for U chicago
I am currently a high school junior, white male, and from the south. My high school is public and ranked as one of the best in the state, graduating something like 20 valedictorians every year (all of...
View ArticleUChicago financial aid worksheet question?
It says "In dollars, please indicate the amount that your parent(s) estimate they will contribute towards educational expenses for the 2018-19 academic year." My parents would really like to contribute...
View ArticleUChicago App
[ size=4][ color=orange][ b]Decision: Deferred [/b][/color][/size] [ b]Objective:[/b] [ *] SAT I (breakdown): 1450 (740 Math & 710 EBRW) [ *] ACT (breakdown): 33C (36E 31M 35R 33S) [ *] SAT II: 790...
View ArticleClass of 2021 Maroon Student Survey
The Chicago Maroon has asked incoming first-years to participate in a survey on topics ranging from family background to political identity to expectations for the future. This year, 544 out of the...
View ArticleSecond interview after deferral
Hi, I applied to UChicago in the early round as EA, and had an interview in November. I got deferred. (The first interview was quite casual; I did not say a lot about myself but more about my opinion...
View ArticleUChicago ED II or RD
Hello! I applied to uchicago with EA and got deferred so I need to make a decision whether do ED II or RD. I have 26 ACT, idk if I should retake in February and do RD or just do ED II with my 26 ACT....
View ArticleToo dumb for UChicago?
So I was deferred EA and just applied ED2 and am doing everything I can to get in. Don't get me wrong, I'd be thrilled if I got in but I'm beginning to feel scared about my decision to bind myself. If...
View ArticleShould I ED II UChicago??
So I completely understand that this is ultimately my decision and only something that I can decide but I am really unsure--should I do ED II to Chicago? I absolutely love the school from what I've...
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 ArticleIn general, which has a better chance of admission: EA or EDII?
Hello, I'm planning on applying ED to Cornell. But I've been looking into UChicago and I see that they have an EA,EDI, and EDII option. If I'm looking at this right, I could apply ED to Cornell and...
View ArticleChance Me?
Please chance me. Will be touring and interviewing in a few weeks. If this isnt detailed enough, let me know and I'd be happy to add more info. From a semi private (town pays my tuition) school in NH...
View ArticleChances for U chicago
I am currently a high school junior, white male, and from the south. My high school is public and ranked as one of the best in the state, graduating something like 20 valedictorians every year (all of...
View ArticleCSS Profile not showing up in applicant portal
I submitted my CSS profile in lieu of the financial aid worksheet to UChicago on the 14th, and although I got confirmation from the College Board that it was sent, the CSS profile isn't showing up as...
View ArticleQuestions from parent of EA accepted applicant
Hello Everyone, My daughter was accepted EA to UChicago and is extremely interested in attending but is waiting for RD results from other universities before making a final decision. In the meantime, I...
View ArticleUchicago Transfer Applicants 2017-2018
Hi! I don't think there's a thread for transfer applicants this cycle, and was curious if there's anyone out there who's applying.
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