~Help! Lend me your ear!~

<p>Okay, I've posted on here before, but I just went into my school today to pick up my schedule and suddenly all that anxiety over colleges/grades/teachers began to seep back in after a long, stress-free summer. So, pretty much I am obsessed with U-Chicago. Honestly it is the only place I want to go. I hesitate to become too obsessed, but yes, my love for U-Chi is borderline-obsession/stalking/idolatry. </p>

<p>So, please, someone tell me I can get in! I don't feel like listing everything I've done in the past three years, because I don't think all my experiences in the past three can or should be minimized into numbers and lists. (my college couns. would say otherwise) But, pretty much, I am one of the people that would have been better off being "free-schooled" meaning learning what you want, when you want. I love doing indep. studies and taking classes online. Anyway, the important stuff: 30 on ACT, 3.9 GPA. I don't know if my recs will be "superb" but I think my essays will be. I love politics, particularly international politics, and have worked as an intern in several political campaigns. Also, I play two instruments and have taken those pretty far. Besides that I'm a varsity athlete, when I find the time to be (much to the chagrin of my coach). I spend most of my time studying, never miss school, and never cheat (to me, that takes all the fun out of learning). I try to live by the idea that there is no time limit on learning Again, I really, really, really want U. Chicago. I know it's where I belong. Do you think I have a chance?</p>

<p>Of course you do. </p>

<p>It looks like you're just looking for a little reassurance, because certainly your college counselor has told you this also.</p>

<p>Just relax a bit. Remember, the broad thinking UC prospective student would know that there is more than one college out there which would suit you wonderfully.</p>

<p>Your ardent desire to attend UChicago will be your strongest asset. Embrace it and make it your own! Let it shine through in your application. Your GPA is excellent and test scores are up to par. You have a great chance as Chicago looks for people that will be a good fit for the school, and it certainly sounds like you are.</p>