<p>SATI: Math: 690, Verbal 690 (Combined: 1380)
SATII: Math IIC: 740, Writing: 800
GPA is about 92/100
lots of clubs, no varsity sports
school doesn’t rank, it’s a public vocational school - #1 HS in the state
white
female
NJ</p>
<p>My friend, same school, same grades, just got deferred EA with a 1450 on his SATI… now I’m scared.</p>
<p>Thanks for the help.</p>
<p>do you go to McNair Academic High School?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry too much. My essay was so general they probably realized it was just a recycled ivy essay. Also I might have had a bad rec? Lol u’ll prolly get in.</p>
<p>no, I go to High Tech… never heard of McNair, sorry</p>
<p>Make a good impression, even after January first.</p>
<p>YBG, you’re marginal for Chicago but it’s not impossible. Your SAT’s are between the 25th and 50th percentile for Chicago and you need to remember that if you have average scores you have a far less than average chances of getting in. Apply, hope, but also focus on other schools.</p>
<p>Chicago is THE #1 place imo where people’s decisions don’t reflect their objective profile. If your essays are great to excellent, I would be surprised if you didn’t get in. If your essays are average or uninspired, however, you don’t have a good chance.</p>
<p>i agree with qwert271, its all about passion. i’ve been accepted ea and i’m sure that if you show in your essays and short responses that you really love chicago, i’ll see you on campus next fall.</p>
<p>i completely agree with indytucker and qwert271 (that’s easy to type!). if you look at the accepted board, there is no pattern to accepted or deferred students accept for the occasional really low GPA or really low SAT score. the difference between the two categories is probably enthusiasm and showing that you understand the school’s aims and sympathize with them.</p>
<p>I have to concur with almost everyone here. Your essays are your keys to get in, big time! Show the admissions officers that you are truly UChicago material, and make sure essay is one that will make them want to read it, NOT just some sleezy recycled “I want to go the University of Chicago because…”</p>
<p>Good luck to you.</p>
<p>also, i would talk to admissions councelors. alot. like, really, be emailing them every week. after your interview, stay in touch with your interviewer and ask her really good questions too.</p>