Northwestern or UChicago

mttyler7
Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:04:26 +0000

I’m debating about whether to apply to UChicago or Northwestern…anyone have any suggestions?

Majors I’m thinking about:
Pre-Med
Economics
Pre-Law
Political Science
Engineering (I know UChicago doesn’t have an engineering school, but I’m only kinda considering it)

What’s the social life like at each of the schools?

How difficult are each to get into? (relative to each other and other top 20 schools)–I’m looking for a school that is a “good bet” school (in between safety and reach)…4.15 GPA (top 5%), 2010 SAT, 30 ACT, really good ECs (co-organized a benefit concert that raised $2500 for local environmental organization, started a tutoring program, captain of Relay for Life team for 3 years that raised $2000 last year, president of 3 clubs)

Anything else that you guys have to say about either of the schools–why I should or shouldn’t go to either one? (I’m posting this on both UChicago and Northwestern forums)

Thanks!