<p>Friedman - unlike what Pizzagirl said, I would absolutely not recommend blowing off the other apps. You’ve worked hard in high school, and following maybe another week of diligent work, can send in compelling applications to some great schools. Having lots of options is NEVER a bad route, so I’d recommend not shooting yourself in the foot and closing doors. </p>
<p>I loved my own time at Chicago, but it’s never bad to perhaps have a Yale or Princeton acceptance in hand as well.</p>