bad karma?!? oh jeeze...

<p>I just got an email from Chicago saying that I hadn't submitted my early action application yet!! <em>sigh</em> but since i did pay, they understand that i probably meant to submit it, but closed the window before the app was completely submitted >.<
i wont be penalized, but ooooh jeeze, that really stressed me out. how are we supposed to know if they've received all the finanacial aid forms, transcripts, teacher recs, etc. if u chicago doesnt have an online tracking system? also, i left off Science Olympiad on my Activity's list and i dont know how serious this is...my essay talks alot about how i am both a violinist and mathematician and the only science/math activity i have listed is Math team.</p>

<p>That was pretty careless...but guess they'll forgive you.</p>

<p>it really was. i remember waiting for 10 minutes or so though after i clicked Submit...</p>

<p>They'll tell you eventually if you're missing something. </p>

<p>Send an email to your admissions rep about Science Olympiad or call admissions or send a letter if you think it's important enough to include.</p>

<p>wow, turns out there's quite a number of individuals who made the same mistake</p>

<p>Don't, Don't, DON'T worry about this. Chicago is GREAT about relaxing deadlines, letting you know when something is missing, etc. Think of the fact that you forgot to include something as a chance to communicate with them.</p>

<p>A lot of applicants on the forum seem really stressed out right now. While it's understandable, I am sure that the college students who are also contributing can confirm that you college-decision life WILL work out.</p>

<p>So why does someone with a username "columbiaplease" stress about applying to Chicago, EA nonetheless?</p>

<p>That individual could have changed his/her opinions on colleges since November, 2006.</p>

<p>seashore: thanks for those comforting words =) i never thought of it as a chance to communicate with them..</p>

<p>groovygeek: i didnt start this thread to discuss my username.</p>

<p>I don't think anyone should read too much into anyone else's username. However, I will also say that I have seen numerous students, including one of my children, apply simultaneously ED to Columbia and EA to Chicago. It's a pretty rational, consistent thing to do. They were all attracted to the schools' fairly similar core curricula (and Columbia's is even more of a communal experience than Chicago's, since almost everyone pretty much takes exactly the same courses at exactly the same time), urban location, and reputation, and would be happy to attend either. </p>

<p>Both colleges have plusses and minuses relative to each other. I don't think it's much of a slam at Chicago to note that Columbia's Upper West Side location, with the subway right at the main entrance to the campus, is perhaps a tad cooler than Hyde Park, and that you can walk to the Center of the World from there.</p>