<p>According to CB’s 2011 College Handbook:</p>
<p>USC’s acceptance rate: 24% (Yes, that changed with the introduction of the Common App this year)
USC’s Freshman Class Profile (Mid 50% test scores):
SAT CR 620 - 710
SAT M 650 - 740
SAT WR 640 - 730</p>
<p>U of C acceptance rate: 27%
U of C’s Freshman Class Profile (Mid 50% test scores):
SAT CR 690 - 780
SAT M 680 - 780
SAT WR 670 - 760</p>
<p>WUSL acceptance rate: 22%
WUSL’s Freshman Class Profile (Mid 50% test scores):
SAT CR 680 - 750
SAT M 710 - 780</p>
<p>Chicago is not for everyone (see scores above) but when did it ever have a 40% acceptance rate? It’s always been a selective school. (See scores above.)</p>
<p>“It has a well-recognized medical school, but after that it is just plain, plain, plain.”
“As good as NU may be, it is essentially a midwestern institution with virtually no national reputation.”</p>
<p>These statements baffle my mind. You have interesting impressions, placido.</p>