Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>Okay, so I am toward the end of my junior year at a nationally accreditted magnet school in Maryland and I am interested in majoring in mathematics in college. I found that the University of Chicago has an excellent math department but I know little about the school itself and its admission process. Before I researched too much and fell in love with the school I was wondering if I had a solid chance of admission:
Hello, my name's Phil. I currently attend a nationally accreditted Maryland public magnet school at which I major in engineering. I am currently planning to apply to Princeton, Duke, Cornell, UPenn, Georgetown (EA), and Johns Hopkins. What do you guys think my chances are at each? And would you suggest any other schools?</p>

<p>Academics:
GPA: 4.0
Weighted: 4.9 on five-point scale, although my school uses a six-point scale on which my weighted gpa would be 5.54
SAT: 2200(CR-700, M-770, W-730) most likely will retake
SAT MathII: 800
SAT Subject US History: 780
SAT Subject Physics: 740</p>

<p>AP Exams:
US Government and Politics- 5
World History- 4
Calculus AB - 5
Took US History, Psychology, Calculus BC, and English Language and Composition this year. Expecting 5s on all
Next year will be taking Statistics, Physics B, English Lit, Macro and Micro Economics, Comparative Government, and Environmental Science</p>

<p>Member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mathematics Honor Society
Have been recognized as a National Merit Scholar this year- awaiting results for semi-finalists
Maryland Distinguished Scholar
Advanced Placement Scholar</p>

<p>ECs:
Three year varsity soccer player, co-captain junior year; will be playing again senior year
President of my school's Science NHS chapter
Class representative in Student Government Association
Captain of school's Quiz Bowl Team
Participated in state-wide Model Congress and Model United Nations
Won both regional and state competitions held by MESA for effective communications
Placed third in regional physics olympics competition
Have worked a part-time job over the past two school years</p>

<p>I have certainly excluded some extracurriculars and such, but any input that anyone may have regarding my chances or how to broaden my resume would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!</p>

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<p>What do you mean by “nationally accredited”? What does it take to become a “Maryland Distinguished Scholar”? Also, what is your class rank? You certainly look like a strong student, but those schools are still reaches. Not to be harsh, but what sets you apart from other students? </p>

<p>I would definitely suggest more schools. Include some matches and safeties.</p>

<p>IMHO, Chicago’s admission process is not that different from its peers. Some things worth noting though:</p>

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<li>They don’t look at the writing score, so you have a 1470/1600 on the SAT I.</li>
<li>They care about the essays, a lot.</li>
<li>Like all other highly selective schools, fit is very important and you should read some of the posts here about the campus culture.</li>
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<p>Nationally accreditted meaning National Blue Ribbon school and mentioned by USNRW as one of the top high schools in the country. In terms of rank, I am currently first and should stay as such until graduation(assuming I don’t screw up majorly). I will be retaking my SAT in the fall and studying much more than I did for the last time I took it. I’ll be realistically looking for a 2270( approximately 720, 800, 750). Thanks for the feedback.</p>

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<p>What’s your race?</p>

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<p>Caucasian.</p>