<p>I applied this year and got denied, most due to my low ACT score(26) and average (3.6) GPA due to my laziness and being unprepared. But I plan on going to (hopefully) Union College or Ohio State University (at worst Kent State University). Besides taking honors and getting a 4.0, what else should I do that will push myself way more into the range that Uchicago will be glad for me to attend their school and actually accept me. Also, when should I apply for transfer/how many times if I get denied from doing it too early. Sorry that is a lot of questions but a reply would be amazing! Thanks!</p>