<p>will give me a chance even if my stats aren't THE BEST?
I'm very interested in going to Chicago, but I'm afraid it will be a waste of my time to apply if they put a lot of stock in my SATs. Of course, I know that if my SATs were higher, it would make my chances much better. My question is whether or not they will even consider me given my extremely low Math SAT. I get the impression that they will give me a chance if I show them in my essays that I have a love for learning and for their school. It seems that other things are just as important to them... But I don't know for sure, so if anyone does know, some information would be helpful. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>If your test scores are in a certain criteria you have a chance.</p>
<p>Try the ACT.</p>
<p>They SAY that the SATs are some of the least important things that they recieve, and by who they have defered so far, I think that it is true.</p>
<p>Apply if you can make your essay great.</p>
<p>I'm going to do my best on the essays. They will convey a sense of who I truly am, and I hope they stand out enough to compensate for my horrific score.</p>
<p>Thanks... and kodama, I also live in SF. (I've seen a couple of your posts.)</p>
<p>I'm not going to say that numbers are unimportant, but (from somebody who was recently accepted) Chicago seems like the kind of school that's self-selecting. Being able to stand on the campus and feel like you really could go there, and especially being able to convince the admissions committee that you really have that interest is probably the most crucial aspect of getting in. The Chicago admissions board is more than bright enough to recognize what is and what isn't a true indicator of willingness to learn, and if you're meant to go there you'll get in.</p>
<p>While all this is true, math at Chicago is very rigorous and demanding, ...and it's required. I believe the pre-calc course sequence does not qualify as meeting Core requirements. These begin with calculus, of which there are three sequences: 13100's, 15100's, and 16100's. The 131 sequence includes extra classes and meets more often than the others. The 161 sequence is considered honors and involves mostly analysis and proofs. The 151 is a blend of the two. Placement is determined by a test given during orientation week. That score is used for science placement as well.</p>
<p>This is a long way of saying that you may have to convince them that you can succeed in these classes despite the low SAT math score.</p>
<p>Oh god...math...the bane of all banes. >_< That SCARES me. </p>
<p>But, no, I don't think they put a lot of weight on the scores.</p>
<p>If you're above 1200, I am going to guess it is not going to be raised as an issue. This seems to be the cut-off (don't quote me on that) for a lot of universities</p>
<p>How were your math grades in classes? If they were OK, that will help. If you feel that you are a good candidate, apply. Put together a good application, and don't worry about the SAT. If your math skills really are low, you can try to upgrade them before tackling math 131. Math 131 is basic calculus for liberal arts majors. The math/science people all take a higher sequence. So, if your pre-calc math skills are adequate, you will be able to do it.</p>
<p>I'm actually good in Math. I only have As and I get pre-calc. It's just the SATs that I don't get.</p>
<p>Well, then, I don't think that they will reject you just because of the math SAT score. The grades in math class count more. They will probably figure that you just had a bad day.</p>
<p>I got a C in algebra freshman year, straight b's in math...660 on math sat...probably going to get a D in precal this year</p>
<p>my gpa is not great, but it has a strong upward trend.</p>
<p>yet i got in</p>
<p>prolly because of my 800's in CR and Writing and essays</p>
<p>dont worry about stats so much. make it seem like you want to learn. that's what they really care about at chicago.</p>
<p>so then a 2000 SAT (740M, 640 CR, 620W) is acceptable? how bout a 4.2 GPA?</p>