endersadvocate

"MIT was my first choice for awhile (UChicago was a close second). After I submitted my EA applications, though the two suddenly did a flip, and now UChicago is my first choice.
My parents don't want me to send in my deposit, though. They're making me apply to Brown and Dartmouth... But, knowing that I'll probably be at UChicago in a year allowed me to have some fun with my applications, and take way more risks than I normally would. I illustrated my Brown essay. Hehe.
It's kind of strange that I'm applying to both Brown and UChicago, though, seeing as they are basically polar opposites of each other."


I am in the same boat as you.
I love MIT's atmosphere but i do not think they provide the same level of education compared to Chicago's core. Even though I plan on majoring in Math, I would like to get a real, robust, liberal arts education.
Plus, Chicago's Econ > all imo.
If i want to go that route.

LouieCope08

Chicago-top choice
applied EA
Accepted
didn't apply anywhere else
end of story.

Building Wings

My first choice. I care neither about Yale nor Havard.

jmarin

Nope
It is like 3 or 4. Wasnt even going to apply until my counselor nominated me for a scholarship there, so if there is money, i am there. But I researched more and really like it, particularly the city. But my numero 1 is Swat.

lssd2012

It has been my first choice school since seventh grade when my brother was accepted.

bohbeep

Yep, I am definitely loving the U of Chicago. Zach on the Uncommon Blog commented on how it was like walking through the "American Hogwarts". It's a great metaphor, even though he doesn't think so.

But does the FUN really come to DIE? I like to have fun at times...my only fear is that I will be surrounded by mundane nerds who grow pimples overnight from studying for finals. My life has an academic focus, but I also hope that college will be enjoyable in other respects.

unalove

Check out my "Chicago FAQ" thread for my take on that one.

"Mundane nerds" doesn't really describe us. And unless you take an unusually demanding schedule (which you'll know you're doing), you will have time to do other things than work. Exactly how much time? It depends on who you are, how thorough you like to be about homework, what major you're in , and your other commitments.

bohbeep

WOOT! Got in!

Sheed30

congrats ,

Relampago

I would take Chicago over Brown. Same education; better location.

cottonwood513

Brown was my son's first choice for awhile junior year. He is a freshman now at UChi and having a great time.

JoeTrumpet

@ Bohbeep: I don't think you really have anything to worry about. It's still college, after all: all schools have intellectualism and more traditional college fun; what's unique about Chicago is that it balances it contrary to the way other schools may. Still both existent, I'm sure. Also, people have fun in intellectual ways: rather than go binge drinking to have fun, you might discuss a cool topic or go watch a play or something not quite as popular at other schools. If you want to drink, it's college, it will be available, but I'm willing to bet people have a little more restraint here.

yuyis09

to anybody that has gotten in what was your academic and ec profile like?

chicagoboy12

sorry, dont have much time but i had a 2250 on my SATs
3 subject tests - math 1 730, chem 750, us history 750
ranked 2 in class of about 200
a couple 5's on APs
play guitar
captain of 2 varsity sports
school newspaper
started a debate club in my school
got in EA

blucheese

No, actually. The U of C was and still probably is a dark horse on my list. I just wish its reputation wasn't so understated.