College selection for smart but laid-back boy [Turkish, Arabic, economics, data analysis, math teaching]

I agree, UChicago is hurting from the school characteristics–no sports, not warm enough for recreational tennis, and not that close to an urban area. UChicago, WashU, and Northwestern all have Middle Eastern language programs that are more focused on archeology and ancient dialects. It is plenty cold though! I’m sure we will take a look at it and he may put it back on the list.