Housing for Second years and beyond...
Just wondering when housing for next year has to be decided? How easy is it for a first year (2018) to get their choice for 2019 for on campus housing? Or, when do off-campus apartments start the lease...
View ArticleUncommon Essay length
Mine is at 925 words right now. I know they suggest 650 words, but i've seen people like my sister get in with 1000+ word essays. Are these people just anomalies? Does the word count matter a whole...
View ArticleUChicago video advice
UChicago added an optional 2 minute video supplemental. Any thoughts on what they’re looking for or would like to see? There’s still a why UChicago essay. Any advice would be appreciated.
View ArticleEdit My Essay?
Hello, would anyone be willing to look through my University of Chicago Essays before I submit them in the next few days. If you would be interested, please PM me! I would appreciate any sort of...
View ArticleWould an RSI alum at my school diminish my chances?
I'm applying ED to UChicago, and I just found out that there's an RSI alum at my school also applying to UChicago ED. Am I competing with him, and does that diminish my chances for UChicago ED?
View ArticleAbout the 2-minute video
If I wish to ED UChicago, would the optional 2-minute video have the same deadline as the ED deadline, or would it be different? I am thinking of switching my video to another topic, but I'm not sure...
View ArticleJunior Year Internships - Are UChicago students happy with their results?
Are the larger numbers of professionally inclined students the University is now attracting happy with the outcomes?
View ArticleShortest FA form ever?
My DD is applying ED; I just sat down with my file of FAFSA stuff and tax returns etc to complete the Chicago-specific Financial Aid form they require, choosing to do it instead of the CSS. FYI for...
View ArticleApplication Information
When I log into my UChicago account, it still says that my information is pending or what not, and it's not showing up. It's been like that since October 31st. The other colleges I applied early for...
View ArticleUChicago's 8% Endowment Return Trails Peers
https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2018/11/9/8-returns-uchicago-endowment-trails-top-universiti/ I know little about metrics for endowment performance, but this doesn't look good. Can someone...
View ArticleStrength of the music community
Hi, I am a jazz drummer who is interested in minoring in music. It's important to me that there would be a strong community of musicians and opportunities to perform. If I am reading the course...
View ArticleUChicago now has 3rd highest yield in the country and plans to match Harvard...
In yesterday's Maroon, Dean of the College Boyer stated that the near term goal is have about 1700 undergraduates in each class. He also stated that the College plans to reduce the size of Class of...
View ArticleDean Boyer MKS Interview
https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2018/11/13/boyer-raises-possible-switch-semester-system-meeti/ You draw your own conclusion. But here are my observations: 1. 7,000 students for The College =>...
View ArticleAssociate Dean of Student Services at the University of Chicago - Mrs Obama
Here is an interesting fact for you. Michelle Obama used to be an Associate Dean of Student Services at the University of Chicago.
View ArticleSpeculations for Admittance?
Hello there, one of my first posts here Demographics: South Asian Male Status: Undocumented DACA, Divorced Father is Green Card, Brother is a US Citizen in the US Army. Income: 0k for the past two...
View ArticleFinancial Aid Issues
How am I supposed to view the status of my financial aid documents, such as FAFSA and CSS profile? For all the other colleges I applied to, I am able to see whether or not the college has received my...
View ArticleDo I submit a 1460 sat to Uchicago?
Considering they are test optional, should I submit a 1460? Or would it look too low in comparison to all the 1500+ scores?
View ArticleHoliday travel advice
Hi, would anyone know what time my son should leave from campus to Midway if his flight is at 8:15 tomorrow night? Taking into account that he'll probably be ubering during rush hour and also the night...
View ArticleChance me UChicago EA 2023
SAT: 1470 SAT 2: Math 1 (730) GPA: 4.21 Weighted School Information: My school is a very difficult private school. We are not allowed to take any AP's until 10th grade, and we are only allowed to take...
View ArticleChanges to the UChicago housing and residential system including how housing...
Dear UChicago Parents and Families, The below message was sent today to our students regarding three changes involving residential life and the College. Please encourage your student to be touch with...
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