<p>Tyler: I agree that the 3.0 could be sticky for a middle-class white male with average essays and no particular distinguishing characteristics. On the other hand it could perfectly fine if you have other factors in your application: 1st generation applicant, economically disadvantaged, etc. I have always said that kids like that deserve all the advantage they can get, and I would not feel terrible if my D lost her chance at Chicago to such a kid. What drives me nuts is crap like this: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/brown-university/429451-chance-african-american-girl.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/brown-university/429451-chance-african-american-girl.html</a></p>
<p>All the privilege and advantages in the world, yet would receive special consideration based solely on extraneous factors.</p>
<p>To sum it up, apply anyway. If you really, really love Chicago it will show in the application. The worst that can happen is a rejection letter and a wasted $60 fee. As long as you don’t start thinking that you will be unhappy anywhere else, you will be fine.</p>