<p>gravitas, I don’t think your post showed any sign of insecurity at all. I was thinking the exact same thing in your first post. The only redemption for the OP is that he/she probably does not want to be in the Midwest, which is understandable. </p>
<p>But as far as your concern for Chicago’s reputation, I think it’s absolutely fine. Considering it’s most recent admissions numbers, I think Chicago is now starting to get the attention to it’s reputation that it once lacked.</p>