hawkphoenix

Hi, this is not meant to be a chance thread. I'm a junior who simply wants to know if it's worth it to apply early next year. UChicago has been my top choice for a long time, but looking at the stats of kids who got rejected frightens me. So any input would be great. Here are my stats:

Location: NJ
College Class Year: 2013
High School: Public
High School Type: sends some grads to top schools
Will apply for financial aid: Yes

Academics:

GPA - Unweighted: 3.92
GPA - Weighted: 4.33--will go up to approx. high 4.4s or 4.5 by the end of this year
Class Rank: top 5 students--school doesn't rank, but I'm confident this is where I stand
Class Size: 400

Scores:

SAT I Math: 740
SAT I Critical Reading: 730
SAT I Writing: 800
ACT: 35
SAT II Biology - E: 670--retaking in May

Extracurriculars:

Significant Extracurriculars: World Championship Robotics team(#2 in 2006)
Varsity cross country-9,10,11
French Club-9,10,11
Model UN-10,11
Science League-9,10,11

Leadership positions: head of scouting team on robotics(we don't have 1 designated president)
treasurer of french club
president of science league
Athletic Status - list sport and your level: Varsity-Cross country
Volunteer/Service Work: 200 hrs at hospital
Summer Lego Camp(teach middle school kids how to build model robots-3 weeks)
Honors and Awards:
National French Honors Society/NHS
varsity letters in XC
top industrial technology student
Numerous robotics team awards(NJ champions past 3 years,etc.)

phuriku

I'd say you have a good chance, as long as you have good essays. Your SAT IIs won't be considered, so I wouldn't worry about them.

Caillebotte

Seriously dude? Are you for real?

iX3demosthenes

i dont understand why you are worried. i got in with far more modest stats

hawkphoenix

phuriku--what do you mean SAT IIs won't be considered?

phuriku

Chicago is one of the only top universities that doesn't require SAT IIs for the admissions process. Therefore, you need not submit SAT IIs and, if you do, I don't think they'll look at them.

hawkphoenix

Thank you for clearing that up. My SAT II bio score was what I was worried about.
And do you know if they take AP scores into consideration?

phuriku

There's no space on the application to put your AP scores. If you put it in the 'extra comments' section, though, I'm sure someone will take a look at them. They're probably not that important.

CountingDown

Essays. It's the essays. Your stats are excellent. So are your ECs. Show Chicago why you fit.