<p>i understand that the applicant pool is self selecting and that everyone who applies is really smart, but since the acceptance rate is so high, wouldnt someone with un-Chicago caliber qualifications still have a better chance of getting in than another school with common app. since chicago has to accept more ppl to compensate for its low yield, could a 2nd tier student still get in if he/she showed enough interest? or is my logic completely messed up…</p>
<p>If you’re saying you don’t think your stats match up with everyone elses here (I certainly understand that …), then I do believe you have a chance if you show interest, get good recs, and write good essays. Though, that’s just my opinion (and hope).</p>
<p>thanks, though the question wasnt for me (im going to dartmouth in the fall) but i still appreciate the response</p>
<p>In short, no. If you couldn’t get into another top 25 school, you probably couldn’t get into Chicago either.</p>