How would I fare?

Colleges & Universities University of Chicago
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<p>Hi, this is not meant to be a chance thread. I’m a junior who simply wants to know if it’s worth it to apply early next year. UChicago has been my top choice for a long time, but looking at the stats of kids who got rejected frightens me. So any input would be great. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>Location: NJ
College Class Year: 2013
High School: Public
High School Type: sends some grads to top schools
Will apply for financial aid: Yes</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: 3.92
GPA - Weighted: 4.33–will go up to approx. high 4.4s or 4.5 by the end of this year
Class Rank: top 5 students–school doesn’t rank, but I’m confident this is where I stand
Class Size: 400</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 740
SAT I Critical Reading: 730
SAT I Writing: 800
ACT: 35
SAT II Biology - E: 670–retaking in May</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars: World Championship Robotics team(#2 in 2006)
Varsity cross country-9,10,11
French Club-9,10,11
Model UN-10,11
Science League-9,10,11</p>

<p>Leadership positions: head of scouting team on robotics(we don’t have 1 designated president)
treasurer of french club
president of science league
Athletic Status - list sport and your level: Varsity-Cross country
Volunteer/Service Work: 200 hrs at hospital
Summer Lego Camp(teach middle school kids how to build model robots-3 weeks)
Honors and Awards:
National French Honors Society/NHS
varsity letters in XC
top industrial technology student
Numerous robotics team awards(NJ champions past 3 years,etc.)</p>

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<p>I’d say you have a good chance, as long as you have good essays. Your SAT IIs won’t be considered, so I wouldn’t worry about them.</p>

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Seriously dude? Are you for real?</p>

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<p>i dont understand why you are worried. i got in with far more modest stats</p>

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<p>phuriku–what do you mean SAT IIs won’t be considered?</p>

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<p>Chicago is one of the only top universities that doesn’t require SAT IIs for the admissions process. Therefore, you need not submit SAT IIs and, if you do, I don’t think they’ll look at them.</p>

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<p>Thank you for clearing that up. My SAT II bio score was what I was worried about.
And do you know if they take AP scores into consideration?</p>

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<p>There’s no space on the application to put your AP scores. If you put it in the ‘extra comments’ section, though, I’m sure someone will take a look at them. They’re probably not that important.</p>

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<p>Essays. It’s the essays. Your stats are excellent. So are your ECs. Show Chicago why you fit.</p>