Chance me for UChicago?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi there! I'm seeking to know my chances for UChicago. I applied EA. It's definitely a reach for me, but I'm just wondering how high that reach is, and if I have any sort of shot at all.</p>

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<p>Ethnicity: White
Income bracket: >$250,000
High School: Public</p>

<p>Major: Computer science</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: 3.75
GPA - Weighted: 4.30
Class Rank: 31/757</p>

<p>Grades:
Freshman year got all As
Sophomore year got mostly Bs, a few As, and one semester of a C+ (but a 4 on the AP exam in that class)
Junior year got all As, with one B each semester
Senior year courseload is all APs with one honors (anatomy)</p>

<p>SAT I Total: 1540/1600 (UChicago doesn't consider writing)
SAT I Math: 800
SAT I Critical Reading: 740</p>

<p>SAT II Math Level 2 (IIC): 800
SAT II Physics: 720</p>

<p>Primary Extracurriculars:
- Youth Group
(International Board Member, Chapter President, planned two week road trip for region, planning regional convention)
- Student Government
(Secretary, developed mobile application for school)
- Open Mic Club
(Co-Founder, Treasurer, Web Editor)
- Freshman/Transfer Transition Program
(Leadership Board Member)
- NHS
(Officer)</p>

<p>Work Experience:
- Independent tutoring</p>

<p>Recommendation #1 should be GREAT
Recommendation #2 should be good but somewhat generic
Counselor recommendation should be GREAT</p>

<p>Common app essay: 8/10, talked about a particular place from a specific angle
UChicago extended essay: I answered the prompt "You are you and your ______" by arguing that I am me and my doodles. Uploaded as a PDF with scanned doodles. 9/10
Why UChicago?: 8/10, took a pretty creative approach, showed I know a lot about the school
UChicago optional essay: 7/10, nothing special but nothing horrible either, discussed a favorite book</p>

<p>I don't know if it makes a difference, but I've been accepted to my other 2 early action schools--Clark and Case Western--with half-tuition scholarships at both.</p>

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<p>Thank you to everyone who replies!</p>

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<p>I think you’re a really strong applicant and you definitely have a shot. Its really good that you applied EA!
If your HS is ranked highly than the fact that you struggled a bit in some classes won’t be a huge deal as long as you have a difficult course load. And your GPA and SAT scores look great regardless :slight_smile:
Good luck, hope everything goes well!</p>

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<p>You seem to come from a very rigorous high school, that will in turn help you a lot!
I think you have a very big shot at being accepted! You have great SAT scores, awesome GPA, plenty of EC’s! Id be surprised if you get denied
Good luck!</p>

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<p>You’re set for UChicago! You have a good GPA and SAT, as well as SAT subject tests. Are you going into hard sciences(chemistry, physics ect…) or math?</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone! Anyone else want to chance me? I’ll chance back!</p>

<p>@LionaBT: I’m going into computer science. :)</p>

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<p>Good luck!!!</p>

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<p>Well remember that half of qualified applicants like yours still don’t get in. 3.75 gpa is about the low 20 percentile that make it. Be sure not to get your hopes up too high and GOOD LUCK!</p>

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<p>@20more: Thank you!</p>

<p>@djd123: Yeah, I know. I’m pretty worried actually, it’s my absolute dream school! Thank you. :)</p>

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<p>I think you’re about as competent as any other applicant that will get accepted. The grades and scores are there, good ECs, and your essays seem interesting and I think will give tou that final push into the acceptance list. I believe you will get in, good luck, and thanks for chancing me!</p>

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<p>I know a guy who got into University of Chicago. He had quite similar stats to you, perhaps slightly higher grades, but not as many EC’s. You should have a decent chance of getting in!</p>

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<p>Your GPA seems low for the average applicant but I think the academic rigor slightly compensates for that. What are your AP scores? If they’re high scores (4+), sending them in could really strengthen your application. Otherwise, your test scores are good and your essay idea seems unique. UChicago is somewhat of a crapshoot though, with the essays and whatnot so no one can say for sure. I think you have a good shot though! Thanks for chancing me, and good luck!</p>

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<p>Please update when you find out… I really want to know if you got in.</p>

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<p>Thank you everyone!</p>

<p>@djd123: I’ll be sure to do that!</p>

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<p>I would say it’s a high match… Good luck!</p>

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<p>High/Mid Match. GOOD LUCK!</p>

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<p>I think you have a very good chance! Testing and Grades are both very good. Good Luck!!</p>

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<p>High Match!!! go fighting!!!</p>

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<p>I would say high match for U Chicago. Good luck</p>

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<p>Strong candidate.</p>

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<p>I would say match for U Chicago! Good luck!</p>