University of Chicago Application Surge

Colleges & Universities Carleton College
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<p>Here is an article about a 42 percent surge in applications to the University of Chicago:</p>

<p>[U&lt;/a&gt;. of C. sees unprecedented jump in applications - Chicago Breaking News](<a href=“Chicago Breaking News - Chicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune”>Chicago Breaking News - Chicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune)</p>

<p>I wonder if applications to Carleton will rise a bit, as more students who are interested in UChicago will apply to Carleton as well. The two schools seem to attract a similar type of student.</p>

<p>Perhaps not.</p>

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<p>U of C dropped their “uncommon application” this year and have begun using the common application. 3 original essays versus a single essay written for other schools is probably the best explanation. A bad economy causes all applications to go up a bit, as do changing demographics (more high school students mean more college students).</p>