Do you think I could get in?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>Hello! Just another friendly chance thread! The University of Chicago is my top school, so I'd REALLY appreciate your opinions on my chances as well as any advice you may have! Thank you!</p>

<p>SAT I:
- Superscore (Does the University of Chicago superscore?)
Math: 620
Critical Reading: 730
Writing: 750
- Individual tests
* First: Math 580, CR 730, Writing 700
* Second: Math 620, CR 700, Writing 750</p>

<p>SAT II:
Math I: 650
Chemistry: 650
World History: 730
U.S. History: 740</p>

<p>So, I guess at this point everyone sees that math and science aren't my strongest points when it comes to the SAT. :)</p>

<p>AP U.S. History: 5</p>

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<li>Rank: 2nd out of a class of 381</li>
<li><p>Average: About 98.6 I'm sorry I don't know what this is in GPA, I'd appreciate it if someone could help me out here!</p></li>
<li><p>Race: White/Caucasian</p></li>
<li><p>From: Queens, New York</p></li>
<li><p>Gender: Female</p></li>
<li><p>School: Catholic</p></li>
</ul>

<p>Classes:
- Freshman: Math A-H, English 9-H, Global History and Geography 9-H, Living Environment Honors, Introduction to Music, Computer Programming, Religion/Phys. Ed.
- Sophomore: Math AB-H, British Literature 10-H, Global History and Geography 10-H, Chemistry Honors, Health, Art History, Religion/Phys. Ed.
- Junior: Math B-H, American Literature 11-H, AP U.S. History, Physics Regents, Sociology, Psychology, Religion/Phys.Ed.
- Senior: College English, Precalculus, AP European History, AP Biology, Religion/Phys. Ed.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
- Student Council Homeroom Representative: Freshman, Sophomore
- Speech and Debate: Freshman
- Polish Culture Club: Sophomore, Junior
- Interior Design Club: Junior
- Irish Culture Club: Junior, Senior
- Environmental Awareness Club: Junior, Senior
- AP Book Club: Junior</p>

<p>Other things:
- I took five classes at the American Museum of Natural History in junior year.
- I have an anthropology internship at the American Museum of Natural History in my senior year.
- I won a full scholarship to my high school.
- I won a full scholarship to study with the Oxford Royale Academy for a month in England this summer.
- I volunteered last summer at my library for about a month.
- I had a job at the libarary after volunteering there last summer, and worked there for six weeks.
- I had a job as a cashier the summer of my freshman year.</p>

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<p>I'm not even sort of qualified to chance you, but I can help you figure out your GPA on a four-point scale.</p>

<p>98.6/100 = x/4
lol~3.944</p>

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<p>Oh, well thank you! :D</p>

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<p>Give it your best shot and don't fret about the SAT's. Try to get an additional letter of rec from the Natural History internship.</p>

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<p>My child had similar SAT scores when superscored, which I believe Chicago does. She actually had a slightly lower GPA and got in regular decision. I would try to show some passion with extracurriculars as that is something Chicago looks for. Build up one or two of your favorite ec's and show how your passion can contribute to life at chicago. That and your essays will make the difference, along with some really good recs.</p>

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<p>wait. . . I thought a 4.0 GPA = 95 or above on the 100 scale. x9521's scale would mean that all these 4.0's on CC have perfect 100 averages, no?</p>

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<p>I assumed that 4.0 was equivalent to 100%.
If her percentage lied within certain boundaries like you suggest, then her GPA would reflect that. I think the counselor's form will specify the boundaries (if applicable) for their certain percentages (ie: 94-100% = A, 90-93% = A-, etc.).
If everyone who fell within the 94-100 boundary were given the same GPA, then everyone would be tied with rankings. I simply set up proportions. If this was incorrect, I'd appreciate an answer as well (because I'm confused too, then!).</p>

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<p>We can thank Princeton Review's GPA converter for that. That's where I first saw it.
So confusing!!! I have a hard time with chances threads because of this- I'm not sure how I(100 pt scale) actually compare</p>