Chance for Class of 2019?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>I've attended local Information sessions and made a trip out to Chicago to visit the college and I'm in love. I'm applying Early Action. </p>

<p>Senior--will graduate with honors
Rank: 10/434 (top 2%)
SAT: 2120 (CR-720 M-650 W-750)
GPA: 3.9 UW, 4.1 W
Courses:
Freshman year--CP English 1, CP Physical Science, CP Geometry, CP World History, Health, PE, Intro to Art Sophomore Year--CP English 2, CP Biology, CP Algebra 2, AP US History (4 on exam), French 1, Psychology, Film and Literature
Junior Year-- Honors English 3, Physiology, Chemistry, AP Statistics, Precalculus, Philosophy (College class), French 2
Senior year--AP English literature, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP US Government, AP Psychology, French 3</p>

<p>Extracurriculars</p>

<p>-Founder and President of high school's UNICEF Club--TONS of work put into this, lots of leadership experience gained through this club
-Ambassador for local underprivileged children's organization--huge commitment--became close to the founder, she's sending an additional letter of reccomendation
-Mentor to foster kids in an educational program at the children's organization just mentioned
-Volunteer swim coach to mentally disabled elementary students
-NHS--tons of hours involved in this, on several committees
-PKOM (mentor to incoming freshmen)--elected position
-High School Student Commitee (works with school board members and superintendent to discuss student issues)
-Founder of tutoring program for school district
-volunteer at local library
-Club Med
-SADD--several committees
-Long-time tutor</p>

<p>Awards:
-Academic Letter
-Dean's List (every year)
-Presidents award of academic excellence</p>

<p>Letters of Reccomendation:
-Sophomore english teacher, who not only knows me as a very motivated student, but also from an extracurricular standpoint. She is my mentor for a program in which I am heavily involved.
-Anatomy and Physiology/ AP Bio teacher--both are advanced classes so he knows I'm a driven student. Also involved in Club Med, which he runs.
-Founder of children's organization--knows me very well. Did several fundraisers and programs for her organization for my community. Should be a phenomenal recc.</p>

<p>Notes: -APs are primarily for seniors at my school, so my schedule is very competetive for my school
-plan on taking Subject tests--expect to get scores in mid 700s
-Ohio Resident
-Although my ECs may look ordinary, they are very important to me. They are all focused around bettering the community, which I am very passionate about. I hope this shows through in my application essays.</p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>

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<p>Hi~ Disclaimer first: I am not an admissions expert, but I did go through the same process myself, so I hope I can provide some help.</p>

<p>Your grades/test score/extracurriculars are all up to standard (even though I’m not sure how your school’s grading scale works). I don’t see anything that would weaken your application. Good job on the the hard work. You come across as a well-rounded, dedicated student with strengths outside of just plain school.</p>

<p>That being said, the most important thing, though, is that all those stats won’t be the key that gets you in or not. What will get you in is this concept of “fit.” (I’m sure you have heard it before, but it’s true). Especially at Uchicago with a super super distinctive vibe, you need to be able to convey how well you fit into the school through your application (something I can’t tell from just your stats alone). </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Hi mirandastern,</p>

<p>I’d like to echo what asingleverse has said. You’re in the right range for all the objective matters (maybe consider retaking the SAT to improve your Math score and try superscoring) so what will really matter are your essays.</p>

<p>Some people get honors and awards in competitions (math, science, writing, etc), and usually those awards can speak for themselves. However, volunteering isn’t something that works that way - it’s one thing to say you’ve spent X number of hours doing something, but to an admissions committee that alone doesn’t serve as a testament to the quality and meaningfulness of your volunteer activities. Hence once again, it will be VERY important for you to convey your passion and involvement in your essays to bring to light those aspects of your community service experiences which have made an influence on you.</p>