EA Chances!

Colleges & Universities University of Chicago
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<p>I told myself I wouldn’t, but would you please rate my chances here? =) Thanks!</p>

<p>ACT: 31 (if you combine the highest of all my subscores) => I am going to retake, but since I am applying EA it will not make a difference for Chicago
GPA: 3.99 UW in rigorous courses
7 APs, including a university class I am currently enrolled in</p>

<p>Main ECs:
Play two instruments (very involved with)
Newspaper (really love this, want to be a journalist someday!)
Varsity sport (4 yrs)
Intern in campaign (really enjoyed this)
Member of usual honor societies</p>

<p>Recs: 4 Recs from people who know me well, should be good! </p>

<p>Essays: Spent LOTS of time on these. I definitely thought they conveyed who I am</p>

<p>Notes:
I know my ECs are not impressive compared to what some people have, but the things I do I really enjoy. Again, I love newspaper and one of my favorite hobbies is to read the NY Times (I want to work there someday). Also, Chicago is my first choice school. I have visited and had an interview that went…well, it went. </p>

<p>Thanks for taking the time! =)</p>

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<p>buummppp ppppp</p>

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<p>wow, 4 recs?</p>

<p>I only got two…</p>

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<p>You have a great chance, you should get in.</p>

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<p>Schmivy- Well, three of them are from teachers, I could not decide so I just asked three. One is from someone I worked for.</p>

<p>Well, so far everyone has been positive, anyone else?? I am mostly worried about my scores and lack of ECs.</p>

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<p>1) Difficulty of coursework- good
2) Essays- excellent (presumably)
3) Grades- excellent
4) Test score- within middle 50% (29-33)
5) ECs- average</p>

<p>I’m guessing a probable acceptance but possibly a deferral.</p>

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<p>I don’t think your ECs are lacking. After all, what is important for Chicago, as far as I can tell, is that you /do/ have interests and pursue them wholeheartedly. It doesn’t take a published author or olympic medalist or being president of [insert two digit number] clubs to do that.</p>

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<p>Thanks! =)</p>

<p>Bump, anything is appreciated!! And please, be brutally honest!</p>

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<p>I am beginning to think I will be deferred…if so, at least that is better than rejection. What do you guys think?</p>

<p>Wait, I should correct my original post, I have a 3.99 W, meaning I have several B+'s and a few B’s.</p>

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<p>^Oh that does make a difference. Why is it so low with so many APs? What is your unweighted?</p>

<p>BTW: Is the middle 50% 29-33 or 28-33? I know the website says 29 but I have a new pamphlet from the school and it says 28. I asked the rep that came to my school and she says it’s actually 28. I know test scores aren’t the most important at UoC but I’m just wondering.</p>

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<p>I think my GPA UW would be ~3.7, I also have a lot of A’s. Only about 3-4 B+'s, B’s.</p>

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<p>But I do not think Chicago recalculates GPA anyway…(I hope) My GPA is not really what I am worried about (unless you think I should be), mostly because I feel it is fair and reflects my true work ethic, I am just worried about my scores and interview.</p>

<p>My couns did tell me that I have a few more B+'s than Chicago is used to seeing. However, I just got my quarter grades and I have straight A’s (one 100%) with 5 APs, and no electives or free periods, so obviously, I can do the work and have great trajectory. Anyone else?</p>

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<p>^Those quarter grades won’t be seen by Chicago. Your UW GPA is very high as are your scores. You’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>If I’m in a guessing mood I’d say you are deferred. But what do I know about the admissions process?</p>

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<p>^ Thanks : )
Bump, anyone else? Btw, if you think I will be deferred, is it because of any particular part of my resume?</p>

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<p>EDIT: I have also e-mailed my admissions rep several times to let her know how much I love Chicago…I think I was maybe one step away from begging <em>oops!</em> So, either I really ****ed her off or impressed her. What do you think? Was that a stupid move?</p>

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<p>bendumfront, nobody can really predict your chances. Take chicagonobel as an example.</p>

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He really wanted to go to Chicago and applied EA. His stats were good, his essay was awesome, and he showed a ton of apassion for the school. We thought he was a shoo-in. He was rejected outright- he’s now at Stanford. You can’t predict these things.</p>

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<p>^ OK, thanks. Yes, I am aware it is impossible for one to predict an admissions decision. And, yes, I am a little ashamed that I have stooped so low…as to ask something so impossible, but I just cannot stand being unsure about something…</p>

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<p>Haha, I know what you mean. In fact, I think I am experiencing similar anxiety, except that my uncertainty is kicking in a year in advance. :slight_smile: If only I were a senior now, there would be no need to fret about the possibility of confronting the dreaded Common App when applying to Chicago!</p>

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<p>OK, guys…I do not care that this is pointless and meaningless…please keep commenting! :wink: </p>

<p>BUMP!</p>