<p>Let me state again, in ed speek, grad school does not mean law, med or biz school. Those are referred to as “Professional School”.</p>
<p>UofC grads reputedly do as well as grads from anywhere else in Grad School admissions.</p>
<p>There is a raging argument w/r/t whether UofC grads do as well in Professional School admisisons, which seem to be more numbers driven. </p>
<p>Truth is, though, that the key to admissions to any of these lies with the individual. Same with internships and job placement. Chicago grads that learn the ropes, and use them, in their target areas do fine. Let me give you some examples of the ropes, and maybe others will give other examples (and in the process get away from these useless discussions regarding whether kids from school X are helped or handicapped…)</p>
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<li><p>For grad school, faculty connections are a key factor that separates out the “stars” from the others. For example, if you “bond” with a professor, perhaps through a research project, if that prof goes to bat for you (calls a colleague at superstar U to say this grad student applying is the best of the lot, for example), that will make a huge difference. You must have the grades and scores, of course, but you may need that boost for top programs, and a good stipend.</p></li>
<li><p>for the job world, see above, and add family/social connections. Why are contacts so important? It reduces risk. If someone I know recommends someone to me, my friend is putting his/her reputation on the line, and I know they won’t do that lightly. It tells me far more than any resume can. </p></li>
<li><p>biz school? More complex. Top schools can be pretty numbers driven, but some also look carefully at job experience. Maybe some others with more recent knowledge can expand on this. </p></li>
<li><p>law, med school? dunno. I am too far removed. maybe others can comment on how, and if, non test score, non gpa issues enter the picture.</p></li>
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