<p>"I enjoyed the SATs. "</p>
<p>You know, I think you kids work too hard sometimes. Glad the test seemed to go well though. Its a relief to be able to put that part of the process behind you.</p>
<p>Update on me:</p>
<p>My March SAT scores:
800 Reading (certainly happy about that...)
730 Writing
590 Math
(1390/2120)</p>
<p>SAT IIs:
800 Literature
800 US History</p>
<p>I just retook the SATs several days ago, on June 2nd, and was confident and well-prepared for the math section, but I fear being overconfident afterwards and don't want to speculate about the score I may have received. It seemed to go much, much better than the last math section, though...so I do have high hopes.</p>
<p>I am visiting this summer, in mid-August.</p>
<p>Good job on your March CR and your SAT II's. I suspect that your math score is better if you think it is - you get a pretty good feel for how the tests will go after you have taken them enough. What other schools are on your list at this point?</p>
<p>Hmm...Macalester, Johns Hopkins (significantly easier to get into for humanities applicants), Haverford, Rutgers Honors College, Goucher, Yale (3rd generation legacy, but I don't expect to get in.) Some schools not struck off the list yet totally are Clark and Swarthmore. Yeah, I understood 95% of the math questions and found an answer for them I was confident in, and finished early on all three math sections, as I recall, which is usually a good sign. I'm not going to estimate a number, though, because it is bad luck.</p>
<p>I was thinking Mac and Swarthmore; maybe think about Wesleyan or one of the Cali LAC's. Good likelies. Yale would be a good fit academically so don't be negative about it while you are working on your application. It is a crapshot, but less incomprehensible than Harvard.</p>
<p>I've thought about Wesleyan, but it's not the best location, or necessarily the student environment that I'm looking for. Ditto with Carleton, which I crossed off the list for the same reason. What reassures me about Yale is that there's a 30% acceptance rate for legacies. My father is still involved with the college and visits there to hold student panels at least once a year. Also, my grandfather went there, so it's a direct line triple legacy. I've thought about California, but my area limit is pretty much the Northeast and Great Lakes.</p>
<p>Oh, and today at our awards ceremony, I received the Fairfield University Book Award. I also was selected for NHS, but withdrew my mentoring program application (not enough time next year.)</p>
<p>The way I see it is that Macalester and Rutgers Honors Program are "safe matches", Goucher is a straight safety, JHU, UChicago (EA), Haverford, Swarthmore are all in the higher match range, and Yale is a reach.</p>
<p>I took the ACTs this morning. What do you guys think is the minimum score that would make them worth reporting? A 32?</p>
<p>Hey, don't freak out about projected scores. They're not a good gauge of potential. On my PSAT I was projected approx. CR-720, Math-620, WR-650
After prepping a fair amount, and taking a ton of practice tests, this is what I got on my first and only try: CR-740, Math-800, WR-720 (11 on essay component)
So, in conclusion, take your projections with a grain of salt.
I too am planning on applying there early admission. It's a great school. For those who want a really good intellectual environment (not to sound cliche). Although I'm not sure if that's completely true of myself, as I'm also applying to a bunch of ivies, but, whatever.</p>
<p>bring your math score up, you have a shot</p>
<p>IMO, Swarthmore is a significant reach for you, not a "higher match." I have never heard of anybody claiming to be a "match" at Swarthmore.</p>
<p>I got a 32 on the ACTs. Is it worth reporting?</p>
<p>I don't see how it could hurt, the Chicago mid 50% range (25%–75%) is 28–33.</p>
<p>That is a solid score, you should certainly report it.</p>
<p>New SAT scores (June 2007):</p>
<p>Math-670 (!!!!!)
Critical Reading-800
Writing-760</p>
<p>1470/2230 (!!!)</p>
<p>YES!!!!!</p>
<p>How do these new test scores affect my chances?</p>
<p>Bump. I love self-promotion.</p>
<p>Perhaps a little help, but Chicago admissions counselors place little emphasis on test scores when making their decisions.</p>
<p>WHOA! Way to improve your math score!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>Thanks. I think having completed Algebra II assisted me in improving my score. </p>
<p>I am interviewing at U Chicago in August. Any suggestions, people?</p>
<p>Try to give yourself a bit of time to walk around the campus, visit bookstores, etc., before the interview. That way your will know if it feels right, and be able to ask better questions, perhaps. </p>
<p>If a car is involved, give yourself/your parents ample time to park (especially if they are not parallel parking aces). Chicago traffic can be pretty unreliable (or reliably bad, if you prefer). </p>
<p>Giordanos is good for pizza, Salonica's and Florian's excellent for a mixture of cuisenes. Allow time for the Seminary Coop bookstore (bring a parent with a credit card if possible). And mostly - have fun!</p>