<p>Badkarma89: My S was admitted last year with a 3.46, so you have a shot. Essays have to be great. If you really want to go, visit and show them the love. If they do the postcard thing, sign up to receive them etc.</p>
<p>so can exceptional essays kind of make up for less than stellar gpa at chicago?</p>
<p>Yes they can, among other things such as recommendations, test scores, etc.</p>