Chances to University of Chicago!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Current Senior applying EA to University of Chicago</p>

<p>PSAT: 220+
SAT: 2220/2400
SAT II Math II: 800
Physics: 710
History: 710
ACT: 32 (decided not to retake because of ok SAT)
National Merit Semifinalist probably finalist
GPA UW: ~3.7 *(My school doesn't calculate unweighted GPA but this is what I calculated)
GPA W: 4.35
Top 5% of class
1st Gen Russian/Jewish Male
Very Competitive Public School
EC: Published Physics Research (Presented at Photonics West), Math Team (Mu Alpha Theta), AIME qualifier, BBYO (Jewish youth gruop) officer, National Honor Society, some volunteering, I work on cars/autocross extensively, great recs</p>

<p>My physics research should be pretty unique because I know I'm the youngest SPIE (International Society for Optical Engineering) member ever to make such a presentation (16 years old). Article is to be published in the coming months in a prestigious optical physics magazine.</p>

<p>Essays: I've worked really hard on my essays and I would say they are good. They are original and show some thought which I think is pretty important for U Chicago particularly.</p>

<p>My High School Classes</p>

<p>9th Grade
Honors Geometry
Honors English 9
Honors Biology
Math Team
Honors World History
Symphonic Band
Spanish I</p>

<p>10th Grade
Spanish II
English 10 C/P (schedule conflict I couldn't take Honors...)
Honors Alg II/Trig
Honors US History
Math Team
Honors Chemistry
Wind Ensemble</p>

<p>11th Grade
Honors Precalculus
Honors Spanish III
AP US History
AP Chemistry
Math Team
Honors English 11
AP Psychology</p>

<p>12th Grade
AP Calculus BC
AP Government/AP Economics
AP English
AP Physics C
Math Team
AP Spanish IV
Math Team Aide</p>

<p>I appreciate you guys giving me an idea of whats to come. Thanks for reading/answering!</p>

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<p>Numbers are important for UC, but it really is ultimately all in the essay. If it your essay is supremely good and creative, you should have no problems getting in with these numbers.</p>

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<p>It would be cool if some guys here could maybe look over my essays once I am done to tell me if they are up to U Chicago par. I'm almost there; I just need to finish the long one.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Seems like you'd be a good fit. You need to write well, that's for sure. You're obviously qualified in all the more "objective" categories. (grades, test scores, etc.) You also have to ask yourself if you would be a good fit for the neighborhood, too.</p>

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<p>I may be a little biased but from my perspective I'm a perfect fit for this university community-wise. As for my essays, I think they are pretty good but once I finish them I would appreciate if maybe some of the members here would take a look.</p>

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<p>I think you have great chances for UChicago. By the way, I'm going to be presenting my research at the SPIE conference in San Jose this January!! Though I am 17, PM me if you're interested in discussing research, etc...</p>

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<p>I have very similar stats to you and I am applying Early Action. In fact, our senior courseload is almost identical and we have the same SAT score!</p>

<p>Hope we both get in! Best of luck!</p>

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<p>I'll take a look at your essays. I'm also applying to U of C, and you certainly have me beat in research and test scores. I think you have a good chance.</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>I sent in my completed application yesterday. Good luck to everyone!</p>