Chance Me for UChicago ED

I’m a midwestern white guy who’s goal is economics (may say undecided).

GPA 3.98 (unweighted)

ACT 34comp 35E 35R 32M 32S

ECs

Paid researcher at local university, presented at a major international conference, 2yrs

Varsity XC, team captain, 4yrs

NHS President, 2yrs

Robotics, 4yrs

Latin, 4yrs

Letters of Rec should be good, one should be straight fire from the head of my research group.

Essays are going well, they should all be unique and solid.

Also I’m applying early decision to maximize my chances.

Your stats are definitely good enough, the only thing is that you don’t have many strong ECs, compared to some other apps I have seen. The order of your ECs is perfect in terms of importance though. Your first two ECs are very strong, NHS is good, but it is common, and Robotics and Latin have no leadership, however 4 years shows dedication. While the only outstanding EC you have is that you “presented at a major international conference” you still are well rounded and have a good chance.

Is even the fact that I’m president common? I’d thought that would help me stand out a little bit more.