hey, so I was admitted RD and I genuinely believe Uchicago cares more about the fit than simply the grades. Use the uncommon essay as a way to show how you think, and the why uchicago essay to show why you are a good fit for the school. Finally, just trust the system. I know kids with better stats than me who didn’t get accepted and I had (if I recall) a few Bs and a C in my freshman year. Just as long as you’re showing continuous improvement, I think you’re fine. You might want to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50GbdqsNR-8&list=PLIg9oJ8qdHX7sOXE3nAEF3htWlrXK7JMU&index=2