Chance an URM at U Chicago

heinochus
Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:19:10 +0000

Not just because an excessively-revised essay may sound fake and keep you from getting in, but also because an excessively-revised essay might be fake and earn admission for a person that isn’t you, and you might be unhappy at UChicago.

For example: say that someone revised your essay to talk about how much you love all the academic subjects when in reality you just like math and science. You might get into UChicago with that essay, but once you’re there you might find that you’re miserable with all the core curriculum humanities requirements.

EDIT: Posted right after you did. All we’re saying is that you want to be careful to preserve your “voice” (schmaltzy as that sounds.) If that’s what you’ve done, great. Good luck with your app!