Visit Report by jimbob1225 (Member since November 15 2005 with 2727 posts) Visit Date - May 2006
Visit to University of Chicago in May 2006 by jimbob1225 (Student, HS Class of 2006)
Visit Activities:
Admissions Interview:
Yes - Interview was AMAZING. Make sure to book one for when you're on campus. Information Session:
Yes - It was good, pretty normal as these things go. Go ahead and do one. Campus Tour:
No - I was terribly sick so I wasn't up to anything more than hanging out in the admissions office.
University of Chicago Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
The students were great. They seemed intellectual but also social.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
They were very nice to me. I was very sick so they let me hang out in the office and have some tea.
Appearance of Campus: 4 - Very Good -
GREAT campus. Nice gym.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent -
Buildings looked great
Dormitories: 5 - Excellent -
Didn't see dorms. N/A
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
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Didn't hear anything about this. N/A
Overall Campus Impression: 4 - Very Good -
Great campus. Bad area.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 2 - Fair -
Hyde Park? UChi is known to be in imperfect surroundings.
City/Town/Community: 2 - Fair -
The immediate area sucks but downtown Chicago ROCKS.
Campus Visit Notes for University of Chicago:
Visit Description:
Interview was far and away the most awesome thing about my visit to UChi. I interviewed with an admissions officer (who is unfortunately leaving UChi) and he asked a bunch of quirky but good questions--not dumb stuff like "What's your favorite subject?" and "What has been a defining experience for you?" The best part was when he asked me what my stats were, and he gave me recommendations/advice on how best to present my personal application! He also spoke to my dad at length which was very nice of him and EXTREMELY informative. He also had me meet my regional admissions officer b/c I was "a top prospect"! I definitely think anyone else who visits UChi will also not regret booking an on-campus interview!
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
N/A. I was basically unconscious for most of the trip :/
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
Medici's was excellent--reasonable prices, delicious too. Also try shopping at the bookstores on campus. Cheap deals!
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The students were great. They seemed intellectual but also social.
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GREAT campus. Nice gym.
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Hyde Park? UChi is known to be in imperfect surroundings.