Any word on when decisions are being mailed?

Cami215
Fri, 09 Dec 2005 13:27:16 +0000

As scary as this is (and I know my son is going around on pins and needles, periodically growling at the rest of his family!), there are a number of positives. First, the acceptance rate for Chicago, even if it’s 1/3 for EA this year as reported, is still higher than nearly all comparably ranked major research universities. Secondly, if Chicago accepts a third and defers a third, then two-thirds of the EA pool will still be active applicants, either outright accepted or given another shot in the spring.

Given the fact that yield is traditionally a concern at Chicago, an EA applicant who is deferred still has the advantage of having shown early interest. That does count for something. The school knows that EA applicants aren’t applying just because they want a back-up: they really do have a serious interest in the school.

Since the decisions are apparently coming out later than some of the other schools, I don’t think it would be a bad idea to prepare another application or two and get your credentials sent out…just in case. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

And if it’s any consolation, there are parents out there also sweating this wait out.