Am I On The Right Track?

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Hi, I’m currently a junior and I have my heart set on UChicago. I want to make sure that I am on the right path to be accepted. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

UW GPA: 4.0
ACT: 34 (E: 33, M: 33, R: 33, S: 35)
Rank: 1/300
AP Scores:
-Chemistry 5
-US Gov 5
-Stats 5
-Psych 5
-Taking/ will take Bio, Calc, Lang, Lit, Comp Gov, Spanish
Classes at local college for credit: Heredity, Quantitative Reasoning, Biochemistry

Honors/Awards:
-AP Scholar with Honor
-1st in state in algebra competition
-1st in code buster at regional Science Olympiad competion
(I feel like I’m lacking in this area)

Extracurriculars:
-Academic Decathlon
-Varsity tennis since freshman year
-Math Team
-Science Club (President)
-HOSA Club (Founder, President)
-Loose Change to Loosen Chains (Treasurer)
-Young Democrats Club (Co- President)
-Key Club
-NHS
-100+ volunteer hours at hospital
-Piano since 1st grade
-GT advisor on school board
-Shadowed some doctors and watched some surgeries

Work Experience:
-Tutored at Kumon for 2 years

Hooks:
-Rural high school? I understand that UChicago requests a secondary school report so they’ll see that I’m making the most of the opportunities I’ve been given.

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Have you visited?

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You’re certainly on the right track. Best of luck to you.

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@goingnutsmom Yeah I visited over the summer.

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Then use your visit to tell them why UChicago is the right place for you.

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@goingnutsmom Thanks for the advice!

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Your stats look eerily similar to mine, and I like to think that I have a good chance, so I’d say you do as well. ^^

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@whatisalie Thanks and good luck!

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As a senior who was admitted EA through QuestBridge, you have an excellent chance if you make sure to write great essays.