<p>Namurt</p>
<p>What sets Chicago apart from its peers is exactly its unusual admission process. You should realize that in many cases, when admission counselors are discussing an application, the word “SAT” isn’t mentioned at all. It is also important to know that Chicago admission officers often do not know the SAT average until after the admission process is over because Chicago admission committee understands that SAT does not portray a student’s abilities and academic prowess accurately. </p>
<p>What first drew me to Chicago was the proximity of its curriculum to the IB program. In addition, Chicago really teaches you how to think, how to question the knowledge instead of solely absorbing and regurgitating trivial facts. I’ve spoken to many Chicago alumni, and they all said that Chicago’s rigorous core curriculum really taught them not just be great “knowers”, but “questioners”, too. This is exactly what distinguishes Chicago from other universities. Chicago students often are not pressured socially to be “cool” by joining all sorts of parties and get drunk. They’re much conscientious and more mature than their counterparts at other universities.</p>
<p>I am not a big fan of parties, and I am often influenced by my peers. For example, when I see my friends having expensive phones, I really want one too. Chicago provides a pure environment for me, empowering me to become a motivated individual.</p>