Bus. Econ. Off the Table, then Approved?
Well, this is weird. From the Maroon's weekly e-mail that lands in my inbox: "Business econ major approved: Department of Economics chair John List announced the approval in his “Economics for...
View ArticleHouse assignments are out...
Lots of disappointment here...not sure they actually read his request form.
View ArticleIf you attend UChicago
Can you read my essays? I've been working hard on them and would love some feedback from current students!
View ArticleDo I-House DOUBLES have 1 Desk & 1 Wardrobe? No Closet?
Hoping current students can share interior pictures of I-House doubles please? Based on UCHI Housing page pics, it looks like they merely bunked the beds in a single room. The double rooms appear to...
View ArticleEarly Decision???
Hello all! I am UChicago A.B. '14 here and I'm now a PhD candidate. I served as an instructor for a course to high schoolers in my field, and one of them wants to attend UChicago. It seems that a lot...
View ArticleAny freshmen males assigned a single - anywhere - that want to move to a...
PM me if so. Housing is absolutely horrendous to deal with!
View ArticleUChicago MaxP room setups
Do the doubles in Max P: - have closets? - have towel bars or hooks in the bathrooms that are shared by two doubles? - have storage space in the bathrooms (TP, soap etc)? - have the ability to raise...
View ArticleGood restaurants for Family Weekend (near campus?)
Had been hoping for a rez at a West Loop restaurant we've long wanted to try, but got shut out for both nights. Now casting wider net. Suggestions?
View ArticleMuch Needed Application Advice
I'm a rising senior starting my college process, and it's daunting, to say the least. The UChicago supplementary questions, on the other hand, are pretty interesting! I've noticed that the questions...
View ArticleIntensity of UChicago Football Tailgates?
https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2018/8/21/uchicago-football-lawsuit-chaotic-john-bear-jeff-mason/ This is kind of a weird article, and the description of uchicago football tailgates is odd - are...
View ArticleMasters Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS) at Chicago
Can anyone speak to the experience of masters or graduate students at the University of Chicago? I have been accepted to the Masters Program in the Social Sciences and I would appreciate any opinions...
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.
View ArticleA Misperception regarding jobs and the humanities?
A recent piece in the Atlantic notes the decline of degrees granted in the humanities, especially at the elite colleges, but makes the point that "students aren't fleeing degrees with poor job...
View ArticleUChicago Computer Advice
My daughter is an incoming first year - undecided but likely a future social science major. Do any current students have recommendations for a computer? Is there a prevalence of a certain type of...
View ArticleUChicago Supplements
For the supplemental questions of UChicago, there are essay options (1-6) and more questions listed on the bottom. Are we allowed to pick from all or only the 6 questions?
View ArticleDiscover UChicago 2018 Fly-In Program
Hey everyone I just wanted to start a discussion on Uchicago's 2018 fly in program. Has anyone one applied/whats the application like and also has anyone been accepted this year.
View ArticleWalking distance from Swift Hall to Social Science Bldg
My son has his schedule up (although with the disclaimer that it could change up until 9/10). He has a "great" schedule - no Friday courses and only on M-W class. However, on Th he has 10 minutes to...
View ArticleMetcalf Internships
I've heard a lot about the Metcalf Internship program at UChicago. I'm an incoming freshman and want to learn more. I've read through the website. Here are some of my questions: * How many internship...
View ArticleChance Me? :)
So I heard that UChicago is implementing a test-optional section on Common App, so here I am: W: 4.1 UW: 3.8 Rank: 76/503 (top 15%) ((has possibly changed since the start of the school year)) AP-...
View ArticleUChicago Class of 2023 Applicants
Hey guys if anyone is applying to be on the class of 2023 here is a thread if there isn’t one already!
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