<p>JHS, those 47% of the incoming class may not all be professional athletes. I am involved in swimming, but not good enough to be a professional athlete. I do not know whether Chicago will even accept me for Div III swimmer.</p>
<p>To the OP, Chicago does not have many hooks, although every year there are a few anomalies and a couple of students who illegitimately receive admissions. This happens at every institution. However, this is much rarer at Chicago than at some other more prestigious institutions.</p>