<p>I’m going to be visiting in early August and wanted to know…</p>
<p>1) Which classes, if any are available, would be good to sit in on to get a feel for what I should expect here at U of C</p>
<p>2) Does anyone have any tips for interviews here?</p>
<p>Very much appreciated</p>
<p>There really isn’t much going on in terms of classes for the summer, and the classes that are held are for 2-3 hour chunks at a time. There are computers right in Rosenwald (where admissions is) and they can help you choose out a class to attend-- they’re not going to tell you you can’t go to one.</p>
<p>As far as the interview goes, I’ll repeat what I think I mentioned on an earlier thread. The most important thing that you can control is dress… a lot of people have mentioned that the U of C admissions officers don’t dress up too much, so neither should you. For boys, a button-down and a pair of non-jean pants or shorts and a non-scruffy pair of sneakers should do. For girls, a nice top and pants or a skirt. If you’re a girl, make sure nothing is too tight/sexy/hanging out.</p>
<p>I would also suggest that you refresh on the last book you read, read the newspaper that morning, etc. If the interviewer asks about your intellectual interests (as he or she may, this is the U of C after all), be ready with an answer. At the same time, be honest and be yourself. It’s much better to talk about something that interests you (baseball, soccer, Rock of Love on Vh1) in an honest, open way, than it is to bs on something you know little about (nuclear disarmament, microbiology, Darwin). Don’t fluff yourself up too much. And just have fun with it!</p>
<p>How much of a factor can interviews play in admissions at U of C? I know a lot of schools don’t really even consider them. I hope it’s different at U of C?</p>
<p>Chicago offers both on-campus interviews with admissions personnel and alumni interviews. I don’t think alumni interviews make any difference at all, but the on-campus interviews can do a lot help make you interested in them and, to some degree, them interested in you.</p>
<p>I did an on-campus interview, and it was one of the better decisions I made during the process. I don’t know how well it helped me get into the school, but I DEFINITELY got a really strong “I see myself here” vibe when I interviewed. I also got another chance to see the campus and acquaint myself with the surroundings. It also helped me in figuring out that Chicago was by far and away my first choice. (Before that, I was pulling towards Chicago but also quite interested in Columbia and Yale).</p>
<p>While in an info session O’Neal himself said that interviews can ONLY help you. If it is not to your advantage- they toss it out.</p>