The Potential Class of 2011 Support Group

Colleges & Universities University of Chicago
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<p>Hi there, fellow U of C prospects… I’ve been noticing recently that a lot of you (including me) are on the brink of insanity with worry about applications, but there’s really no place to rant about it without satisfactory sympathy (because no matter how whiny we can get, we still need our comfort!).</p>

<p>Thus, I’m creating a support group. I’m hoping that by providing a place where we can all worry to each other, the process will be much less painful. After all, where’s a better place to turn for sympathy than with people in your situation? Besides, non-applicants probably (and understandably) don’t want to be burdened by our endless,* completely* justified insecurities :)</p>

<p>…And it’s always comforting to know that there is somebody else out there who feels just like you.</p>

<p>(haha, I’m being partly facetious here, but I do think it would be nice to have one centralized Worry Zone instead of several similar-sounding posts that annoy all non-applicants :slight_smile: So bring it on! It’ll be fun. I’ll even contribute once in a while.)</p>

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<p>I got everything finished yesterday, my only concern is that my 2 small essays are definitly risks, ones that are not written in the normal format. I hope they don’t call it the Uncommon application for nothing.</p>

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<p>Poo! I didn’t start yet. </p>

<p>=/ </p>

<p>-looks worried-</p>

<p>I’m concerned that after six years of hopes and dreams, I won’t be able to go, be the issue monetary or due to some blip of mine on the application. SIX YEARS! </p>

<p>Perhaps I’ll voice more substantial concerns later. Of course we’re all concerned about not getting in. Whatever, whatever. I’ll be back for grad school. THAT IS A THREAT.</p>

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<p>Please, you make it seem like we’re all suffering from an eating disorder or something.:rolleyes:</p>

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<p>Apologies. The entry wasn’t supposed to be taken /that/ seriously. </p>

<p>Oooh. Perhaps you’re talking about OP, ‘support group’. </p>

<p>=P</p>

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<p>Umm, sorry? I was being half serious when I called it a “support group”… just trying to be lighthearted. It helps to poke fun at yourself when you’re worrying, so that’s what I meant to do. Sorry if it was offensive?</p>

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<p>I don’t think it’s offensive. Everybody who’s applying to college will doubt themselves sometime or another. The thought of working hard for 4 years of high school to only be rejected by your dream school is depressing. In my opinion, there is no better way to deal with it than talk about it with people who are experiencing the same feelings.</p>

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<p>Yeah i think this is a good idea too. Hope we can all see each other one yr later in Chicago=) But currently I couldn’t afford to spend much time in application…as Singapore schools adopt the UK education system, our school final exam starts next monday and immense exam pressure’s everywhere in the campus… Envy those of you who can enjoy the summer and prepare for chicago application=) but I’ll definitely work hard to pave the path to my dream school.
Cheers everyone…great to meet you guys</p>

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<p>i currently have insomnia and i found this nifty little thread.
for those that have started their essays, i envy you! i haven’t had the heart to touch any of my essays. :(</p>

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<p>viva: Ouch, final exams now?! Good luck on them. And don’t forget to save time for your Chicago essays :wink: …which, uh, I should get working on, too. Oh dear.</p>

<p>I know what I’m going to write for the first two essays, I’m just unsure about the third. Oh well, it’ll come to me sooner or later, haha.</p>

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<p>hi guys! going to U of C class 2011…got my place already so am relaxing now haha…but good luck to all your apps and SAT if you haven’t taken them already!
:P</p>

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<p>O__O How did that happen?! Divulge! =P</p>

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<p>is Kt Kegon an athlete? does chicago pretty much accept athletes early? because i have a friend that doing that with northwestern. she has to apply technically, but she is basically in.</p>

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<p>My goodness. My teacher recs are the only things that are done… -_-;
I need to finish all 3 essays.</p>

<p>Does it matter if my long essay makes me sound completely insane?</p>

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<p>I’ve got my recs and school stuff and scores in (or at least requested), and almost all of Why Chic and a little bit of the long one. Though I’ve just come up with another idea for the main one, so hopefully I’ll have time to write both ideas and then pick the better one. Maybe I’ll make some progress on em tonight. Good luck everyone.</p>

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<p>Is anyone else really freaked out (or at least worried) about whether or not your essays are good enough?</p>

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<p>I keep thinking I’m gonna get deferred! O the horror!</p>

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<p>I haven’t started any of my apps yet, but I’m not applying early anywhere (I can’t apply EA to the U of C because I’m international and applying for aid). My Extended Essay is due Monday, so hopefully it’ll be easier to focus on the application process when I don’t have to worry about that anymore.</p>

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<p>I’m probably going to sound really stupid asking this, but…</p>

<p>…was that sarcasm?</p>

<p>-_-</p>

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<p>No. </p>

<p>I’m wondering, if my Math or verbal goes up at all should i resend my scores? How much?</p>