<p>Hey Calijackk,
I’m basically in the same position as you. I got in EA and have had some of the same worries as you. My SAT is definitely on the lower end of the scale for UChicago and I haven’t had to put in that much effort into my grades. I’d rather hang out with my friends than study (but then again who wouldn’t?!)
I feel like there’s a lot of people who share the same worries, but I guess I just find it funny and amusing that all of us potential students are intimidated by each other. I get the feeling that even though there are nerds, there’s also the “normal” kids as you would find at any other school.
UChicago is actually much less known for its pre-med and physics than it is for its economics and social sciences department. In terms of job placement, here’s a link to UChicago’s undergraduate exit surveys that detail what students have done in 10 months since graduating (61% were working full time, whereas 23% were in higher education): <a href=“Home | CareerAdv”>Home | CareerAdv;
Basically, a lot more students end up working full time after undergrad than pursue higher education.
If you’re looking into business as I have been as well, UChicago has the Chicago Careers in Business program that helps you train and prepare for a career in business.
Good luck with everything and maybe I’ll see you around on campus this September!</p>