<p>I got rejected from UChicago yesterday and i was really bumed out about it...but i got over it and came to school today. and guess what i found out? one of my classmate got in to Chicago and he's way underquilified compared to me (i'm NOT saying that i'm super genius or he's real dumb)..he had ACT score of 22, SAT in lower 1200s, not in the top 10% of the class, ok essays. Why? why? why? It seems so unfair :(</p>
<p>UChicago is more unique than most when it comes to who they extend admissions to. They do put a lot of emphasis on essays and recommendations, as well as continued interest.</p>
<p>I'd suggest concentrating on where you did get into, instead of asking why. The why is going to depress you if you focus on it. I got waitlisted at my number one college....and accepted to a couple of Ivies and LACs. Some may say I'm lucky, but it's sometimes hard to see that when the college I most wanted to attend did not think as much.</p>
<p>What I will do is pick from the remaining colleges. If I don't get off the waitlist, I have other great choices. Not exactly what I thought would happen, but that is how it plays out sometimes.</p>
<p>IB</p>
<p>My condolences on your rejection from UChicago. Unfortunately, college admissions decisions, as with life, aren't necessarily "fair." Being a somewhat subjective process, there are unpredictable variables.</p>
<p>Good luck with the rest of your apps!</p>
<p>welcome to the totally irrational world of admits.</p>
<p>this year current trend at the top 20 is to admit those with a passion along with grades or who contribute a unique element of the college society they are creating.</p>
<p>sometimes it makes no sense at all. i am watching it occur this year with the seniors at S's school. Last year everyone got admitted to a particular top 20 near UChicago. This year no one. Go figure. It gets worse.</p>
<p>I have come to the conclusion a new policy of 15 apps is needed to survive this new trend created by the adcoms.</p>
<p>There may be a new trend to ignore grades and SAT scores, but it is more likely the other people had some legacy, URM, athlete hook or their parents made a large (very large) donation.</p>
<p>Sorry, but this really annoys me. UChicago obviously saw something in him they liked. Sometimes, you just have to accept the way things are.</p>
<p>I agree with celebrian25, but one does have to wonder how an applicant with SAT's in the low 1200's and out of the top 10% got into UChicago. There is probably a reason. It is best not to worry about "fairness". Fortunately, it doesn't matter that much in the long run.</p>
<p>I'm sorry i wasn't trying to be jerkish. Just trying to understand something here since I'm gonna try to transfer next year. My friends with ACT 34, nearly perfect SAT(I and IIs), 7APs, awsome ecs, and good essay got rejected, when that guy luckily got in. So now i'm wondering what i should work on to get accepted at Chicago. Things just don't match up here :s</p>
<p>Is either one of them a under-represented minority (URM), legacy or recruited athlete?</p>
<p>How do you know you'll want to transfer in a year?</p>
<p>If you're set not to like one of your match or safety school, how will you stay commited and involved at the college you first attend, and look good for transfer?</p>
<p>I got waitlisted to my first choice school with good stats, while others got in with what could be seen as lesser ones. I can't be sure why the adcoms did what they did, but why worry about it? Am I upset? Nope. Am I disappointed? A little. I'm still happy though. It's because I chose safeties and matches that I would go to had I not got into my first choice.</p>
<p>It's strange...but it's almost like you're saying you did not do your homework. I feel for you about UChicago...really I do. But, the guy who got in might have distinguished himself in other ways besides stats. UChicago is known to be a little less stats driven...and quirky about essays and recs.</p>
<p>Just my opinion. Again, sorry about UChicago.
IB.</p>
<p>Oh well, just accept it.. Work hard at your new college and you will be successful nonetheless!</p>
<p>thanks for all your opinions...i guess i just have to forget about it and move on...</p>
<p>intea:</p>
<p>You don't have to forget about it. Just do well your first-year, and see if you feel the same about UChicago. If you do, after careful consideration, then apply to it again.</p>
<p>Just give the school you go to a chance to show you why you decided to apply in the first place. You might be surprised.</p>
<p>IB</p>
<p>IB:</p>
<p>I'm not sure what's more important in life.... I feel like i'm being pressured to attend these top-notch schools and strictly focused on academics (although i'm the only one who's making me feel that way) instead of having a good time in a decent/good state school...I know UofM will be GREAT and i will have some fun and get good education..but a part of me is telling me that it's not quite good enough
now i sound all nerdy heh but i don't really care...</p>
<p>intea:</p>
<p>No it doesn't...it's because socially there's been an increase in focus on prestige. It's the nagging at the back of the head. I have that too...because my first choice waitlisted me....yet, some reaches and matches accepted me. My first choice would have been considered a safety statistically.</p>
<p>I wondered over some really bad food, what was missing from my file to make me a waitlist instead of an accept. I got over it in a few, but the first impulse is to blame yourself and think about not being good enough. It does sting a bit.</p>
<p>Things will work out.
IB.</p>