Chance Me! UChicago Regular Decesion

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 1580 (800 Math, 780 Reading)
ACT (breakdown): 36 (36 Math, 36 Science, 36 Reading, 35 English)
SAT II: SAT Math 2 (800) SAT Chemistry (800) SAT Physics (800) SAT Bio M (780)
Grades: UW: 3.7 W: 4.3
Rank: N/A
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Physics 1 (5) AP Biology (4) AP European History (5) AP Calc BC (5) AP Chemistry (5) AP English Lang (5) APUSH (5) AP Macroeconomic (5) AP Microeconomics (5) AP Comp Sci A (5) AP Physics C Mechanics (5 and Self Study) AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism (5 and Self Study) AP Spanish Language (4 and Self Study)
Senior Year Course Load: AP Stats, AP English Literature, AP Art History, AP Spanish Literature, AP Government, AP Enviormental Science, Organic Chemistry 1 (Community College), Computer Science 2 (Community College)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AIME, TOC (Debate National Circuit), USNCO National Qualifier, National AP Scholar

Subjective:
Extracurriculars:
Debate (4 years and Vice President)
Youth and Government (2 years and Secretary)
National Honor Society
Math Team
HOSA Team

Job/Work Experience: I worked at McDonalds for a summer, 20 hrs a week.
Essays (rating 1-10, details): “Why UChicago” Essay (9/10) Essay 2 (10/10) Common App (10/10)
Recommendations (rating 1-10, details):
Teacher Rec #1: Microeconomics Teacher (9/10) really close, probably praised my passion of econ
Teacher Rec #2: Multi variable Calculus Teacher (9/10) Professor I had over the summer, also praised my math ability
Counselor Rec: (8/10, talked about my depression)
Additional Rec:
Interview: Went really well, the lady genuinely hoped I made the college. (9.5/10)

Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Economics
State (if domestic applicant): Illinois
School Type: Large public (4000)
Ethnicity: Asian/Middle Eastern
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 85k-105k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): None

I had a really weak GPA throughout high school. Straight As my Freshman Year, mostly all Bs my Sophomore Year, 3 Bs 1st Semester Junior Year, all As 2nd Semester Junior Year, As over the summer at my community college and during the fall session, and most likely As my 1st Semester Senior Year. I was really depressed for a long time, and am worried that my bad grades will bring me down. In case others are interested, I’m also applying to Northwestern, Duke, Harvard, Stanford, UIUC and UMichigan.

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Yeah, you’ll probably get in lets be honest.

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Perfect score on the ACT lol wow I hate myself

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You’ve got a really solid shot! Just try not to think about it much because it will have no impact on the result. I was going for UChicago for Econ but didn’t make it. Super thankful to have a full ride at IU Kelley, however. It may not have the same name appeal as UChicago but there are some brilliant people at IU since it’s such a huge school. Good luck and God bless!

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@Fudgemasterg you are obviously well ahead of the curve, but honestly with Chicago RD anything goes. they have shifted most of their focus to EA/ED so RD has become insanely hard, the hardest of all the top schools, even Harvard or Stanford. Last year it was reported that the acceptance rate for RD was ~2% and that 75-80% of the class was admitted early. You definitely have a chance but it is very tough for anyone.

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You are likely to be accepted (about 90%). Write a great essay and wait for the good news.

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Lol you’re definitely not “likely” to get accepted. Sure, you have better chances that most, but you won’t know until March. Go ahead and apply, hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Good luck!