<p>I live in Chicago and on the U. of C. campus. I think that helped with my admission because I am very involved with the University through auditing classes, attending lectures, participating in swing dance and music lessons/performances, and participating in their UBallet (on occasion, when time permits me). I wrote my “Why Chicago?” essay on the fact that I am already part of the University, as I have grown up here and continue to participate in University life. I am sure it helped me, though I didn’t receive one of those Chicago-secific scholarships idad mentioned.</p>