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Hello world! I am a college freshman currently taking a meager 3 credits so I can transfer to a university in the spring! However, I’m applying to UChicago as a freshman for ED and I’m completely...
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With this years late start many formal internship programs start 2 full weeks before Spring quarter ends. The career office says it will be no problem to work out. My kid has never seen any sign of...
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View ArticleFamily Weekend Recommendations
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uofc and WashU are two of my child’s top choices for school and to play basketball. On paper would be able to get in academically. 34 act, 4.5+ weighted gpa but you never know now a days. It appears...
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View ArticleUChicago housing for incoming students?
Hey all, I was wondering if anyone here knows how plausible it is to get a single as a freshman at UChicago. I definitely want a single, but at the same time I don't wanna end up getting a single on a...
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