<p>I know it's going to affect my chances. But by how much? Any internationals here? XD</p>
<p>i'm an international. which country are you from? from your username, i'm guessing you aren't canadian or mexican :) i'm asking this because apparently (i'm not sure, though) applicants from those two countries are treated the same way as united states citizens...</p>
<p>anyway, my advice is dont apply for it. i've heard that the already limited aid has been cut short even more because of the economic downturn.</p>
<p>so unless you're very very sure of your chances, or absolutely need the funding, dont apply for aid.</p>
<p>it makes no sense to not apply for fin aid if you cannot afford it. I'm also international although I think my fin aid will be considered in the same way that it would be for US citizens since I recently got a green card. Point is, if you need aid, apply and hope for the best.</p>
<p>I'm also an int'l applying for finaid @ UofC. From what I hear, checking the 'applying for finaid' at Chicago is equivalent to a death sentence for your application... I think the admission rate is >3% (dont remember where I read it, but I know for a fact Stanford's int'l + finaid admission rate is 3.5%)</p>
<p>=( OMG I already checked the box and sent it to U Chicago ....=( I want to cry ... Chicago is my first choice =(
=( Now I have to stay in Canada and attend a Canadian University =(
do you think I can contact the admissions office and tell them I'm not applying for FA anymore??
I really, really want to get in</p>
<p>This sucks.</p>
<p>:et's not all jump to conclusions here. Just pray alot and wait it out til April. Seriously, it's all that can be done, unless you can pay 50k per year of course.</p>
<p>wlai... I'm there with you. Even right now, I'm debating whether or not to apply for finaid... its impossible for my parents to afford it, so I'd need to get a full scholarship form SOMEWHERE which is probably harder than getting admitted to UChicago+finaid to begin with...</p>
<p>If your admission rate is true - 3.5% is insanely low. That's like: from 40% to 3.5%. U Chicago is three times harder to get into than HYP =( AND my SAT is not that strong either. It takes a miracle for me to get in.
Let's wait and find out. xDDDD</p>
<p>0iceage0,</p>
<p>Is it true that Canadian or Mexican applicants applying for FA
are treated the same way as united states citizens ?</p>
<p>Because Chicago web site says
Who does Chicago consider to be an international student?
You are an international applicant to the College if you are neither
a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident, regardless of where
in the world you live.</p>
<p>In our admissions process, we must be “need-aware” for
international candidates. This means that when reviewing
international applications, Chicago takes into account
whether or not an applicant has requested
financial assistance. Applying for financial aid places you
in an extremely competitive applicant pool.
We therefore advise you to apply for financial aid
only if you do not have the resources
to fund your education.</p>
<p>i'm an intl from jamaica who's also applying for finaid. it will probably lower my chances of admissions even more, as my sats arent that fabulous and the field of applicant will be extra competitive. but theres no possible way I could manage the tuition on my own and uchicago is my dream school.</p>
<p>so, the way i look at it...it would be stupid to not at least give myself the chance, rather than saying its pointless and wondering the rest of the time 'what if'. now, its whatever happens happens, but at least I know I gave it a try.</p>
<p>Only some schools, notably the ivies, treat Canadians and Mexicans like U.S. citizens. Other top schools tend to apply need-blind policies on to Americans or eligible noncitizens.</p>
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If your admission rate is true - 3.5% is insanely low. That's like: from 40% to 3.5%. U Chicago is three times harder to get into than HYP =( AND my SAT is not that strong either. It takes a miracle for me to get in.
Let's wait and find out. xDDDD
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<p>no wlai. Admission rate at HYP is also harder for int'l, even thou they're need blind. the only difference is that the admission rate for int'ls is the same though u ask or dont ask for aid. Admission rate is probably >8% as well (random nmber, but definitely lower than U.S. admission rates)</p>
<p>Admission rate at HYP for internationals is about 3%. My counselor (very experienced with US application) even said "one tenth of the normal admit rate". H's is 7%, Y's is 8% and P's is 9%, so go figure.</p>
<p>U Chicago is harder to get in than HYP while HYP are willing to give you whatever amount of money you need if you get in? You've got to be kidding. If such is the case then why does any international student bother to apply any where else beside HYP?</p>
<p>^because maybe prestige isn't everything for others???</p>
<p>I think it depends on the applicant pool of the HYP and U Chicago on a particular year. If you have a hypothetical situation for a given year when the people with financial need are overall better applicants than people with no need in HYP and in U Chicago, then U Chicago, due to its limited budget, will have to reject many students who otherwise would have gotten in. But, on the other hand, HYP will be able to admit students solely based on their competency. I am sure on paper it would seem that HYP are more "selective" because they accepted the best applicants. However, for people with financial need, U Chicago would be more selective. </p>
<p>But I admit I do not know many people who got accepted by Harvard or Yale with aid and got rejected by U Chicago. The opposite is more common though. :)</p>
<p>U of C has need blind admissions. Students are admitted without reference to their FA requirements (except international). Who is and is not admitted will not be based the budget. After admission is another thing. FA packages may vary among institutions, having an effect on yield. If this is the case, and if Chicago's packages were not as good as others, then Chicago's yield would likely drop; more rather than fewer students would be accepted.</p>
<p>^that's only true for U.S. citizens. For int'ls @ UChicago is way harder, and is evidently need-aware</p>
<p>I believe that is what I said.</p>
<p>How difficult for international including Canadian to apply for FA to U of Chicago ?
Is it true that the admit rate is about 3 % ?</p>