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The University of Chicago Visit Report by IvanKaramozov

Visit to The University of Chicago in December 2009 by IvanKaramozov
(Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since December 06 2009 with 268 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Not helpful in the slightest. The lady giving the session did not know the essay requirements on the common app and subsequently told us of the "more funner" activities available on campus.

Campus Tour: Yes - The students leading the tour were nice enough, but most of the buildings were closed for the holidays.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Students were very friendly, and seemed eager to shatter the image of Chicago as the "place where fun comes to die."


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
3 - Good
3 - Good
The admissions staff were polite to a point but did not give anyone personal attention or courtesy.


Appearance of Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Gothic architecture was beautiful, even with the snow on the ground.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
The few buildings that we saw were pretty clean and well maintained.


Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Didn't get to see an actual dorm, but the lobby was nice.


Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Blue light system in place.


Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
Hyde Park itself is not a good place to be by oneself. Leave it at that.


City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Only about 20 minutes from downtown Chicago.

Campus Visit Notes for The University of Chicago


Visit Description:

Sadly, the information session lowered the stature of the school in my eyes. An admission officer should be required to know the number of essays required for the common-app, accurate financial aid information, and, above all, proper grammar. Unfortunately, the lady assigned to present to us proved to be incompetent, to say the least.
Sure, the the student guides made for an eye-opening tour of the campus. Yet this is just not a school that is worth 55,000 dollars per year.

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

Anything is cheaper than travel by car. Parking fees are OUTRAGEOUS!