Is it worth for me to visit University of Chicago?

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Hi, firstly my stats

Only 95.6 weighted gpa, however my school only began weighting my grades in 11th and 12th grade despite me taking some college courses in 10th.
Sat- 670 English, 600 Math- which I know are utterly horrible, retaking in November. Will most likely get mid 1300s.
Act- 29 composite score- also retaking
Boys State
Numerous fundraisers with church group
Varsity soccer, Varsity Track

All in all my question is would it be worth it for me to even look at university of Chicago. They’ve been sending me emails for some reason, with various information, when open house is, when information sessions in my area are. My parents want me to go visit them this weekend, it would be a long damn drive, is it worth it? Does them emailing me mean they want me for some reason or no? And also would me going for a guided tour there make them take greater note of me?
Thanks

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Emails mean nothing.

Unless you have a hook, your chances of getting into UChicago are low, even with a new SAT in the mid 1300s. You’d need an SAT in the high 1400s to have a better chance.

Since you don’t want to go and it’s a long ride, suggest that you go visit a school that is more within your reach.

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UChicago is notorious for sending out tons of emails and mailings. It is just marketing. Your standardized tests are well below the 25% mark. Up to you if you want to visit given how your academic profile fits into the school’s averages.
https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/page/profile-class-2019

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Your scores are not in the ballpark. I would not visit. Apply as a reach if you want to, visit if you get in.

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Unless you are a hard core student with extremely high test scores and grades you are unlikely to be admitted. Chicago is a school for intellectuals.

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In all honesty, no.

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Even if you really wanted to go to UChicago, and did ED, and were full-pay, the chances are slim you’d get in.

As other posters have noted, getting email and tons of mailed brochures from Chicago, or any other college, means NOTHING. Except that colleges want to attract as many applicants as possible to make them, or seem to be, more exclusive.

Your SAT and GPA are in fact really good. You will be able to get into a bunch of really good colleges. Look for schools where you are in the top 50%. And always consider costs.

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I too have received multiple emails and letters from the University of Chicago. They are particularly well known for sending these out. Unless this is your “dream school” or they happen to offer particular courses that are extremely beneficial to you, I would not recommend applying. An application on a whim is never a good thing, especially when it is from a school that doesn’t sound like it was very much on your radar before you received mail from them. Remember, this is your decision. Your parents likely have the best intentions but, if the school is not a proper fit - or too much of a reach, it is more important that you are confident in your applications.