<p>Hey…</p>
<p>See, first of all, remember, that each university means different thngs for diff ppl…if college for you is more of prestige, name, location, proffessor’s and so on…</p>
<p>About UChicago…
Remember, its not a numbers school…
I have gone thru ur post in its entirety…your stats are just fine…v good actually…a good fit for UChicago.</p>
<p>I applied to uchicago, and was waitlisted, due to international student financial aid… since i was told the reason for my waitlited and not admitted, i informed the univ. that i do not wish to seek any fin aid. Still wating for the final decision. </p>
<p>UChicago wants ppl who have a strong desire to learn…and more importantly, do so, at Uchicago. Ppl often misconceive that chicago is full of Harvard rejects. That, my friend, is grossly untrue. Admissions look for UChicago mentality. Neway, getting bak to the main subject.</p>
<p>Like i sed, since its not a numbers school, dont wrry too mch abt math grades. U have a flair for writing. Show it in the quirky chicago essays.
I myself have a SAT score of 1460 (780M 680V), wch i got in my very first attempt. UChicago is an intelectually enhancing school… the ‘life of the mind’ as they put it. A few tips, since u can always learn form someone else’s experience.</p>
<p>Apply early. At least relatively early.
Decide whther UChicago fits ur bill or not…if so, go all out.
Write excellent essays, truly EXCELLENT.
Do me a HUGE Favor.</p>
<p>Goto : core-relations.uchicago.edu/VolumeIIpages/mathews.html </p>
<p>The writer (his uchicago admission essay), from my very school (New Delhi) is a UChicago graduate, with full tuition scholarship (College honor scholarship, as it is called). You’ll get a good idea of UChicago’s passion and its students willingness to learn! Their uncommon application is very good. the fact that they do not do different thngs, but things differently, is wat sets them apart…even from HYPS etc etc.</p>
<p>Apply to UChicago… leave no stone unturned, and you’ll be safe!</p>
<p>Quick note: Apply in time, write excellent essays, get good recc’s, and show strong enthusiasm…send in nethng u thnk that’ll help…extra writings, pictures…nethng!</p>
<p>Moral of the Story:
Since UChicago is not a numbers school, after you have attained a certain standard in terms of academics and scores…its ur enthusiasm
to learn, entering ‘the life of the mind’ and “other things” that will get you in.</p>
<p>What ur other thngs are is for u to figure out. And once u have, use 'em well!!</p>
<p>Good Luck and Take care!</p>