Chance me for U Chicago
SAT: 1540/1600
Subject (for now, will take 2 or 3 more): Korean-800
GPA: (projected end of year): 4.7 (various AP Courses and exams)
Rank: 3/500ish
Nationality: Korean, USA* (edit: not english)
Extracurricular
French Honor society
Volunteer at local aquarium
Recognized as top student in regional newspaper
University workshop participant (paid)
Won cybersecurity tournament hosted by city
Quiz Bowl (regional representative and winner)
Model UN- VP
History Club- President
Politics Club
USDA Volunteer
Khan Academy video translation
Library volunteer
Various other volunteer jobs at museums, etc.
Jobs
Contractual opportunity at one of the world’s largest video game companies
APs
APUSH, AP Euro, AP Physics, AP Comp Sci, AP Art History, AP Human, AP World History, AP French, AP English Comp, AP Calc AB, AP Psyche, AP Enviro
Misc
Planning to get qualifications for soccer coaching (hopefully go pro in future like the young Nagelsmann… hopefully). Already have referee licence
I think you definitely have a chance! You will need to take SAT II’s… Korean doesn’t count for much of anything because you’re fluent. What are you majoring in? You have a smattering of activities here, but I’d say to focus your energy on pursuits that are related to the field you want to go into. UChicago is also really dependent on essays, so figuring out your focus is imperative for those.
Best of luck! Chance me back?
I only put a small clutter of activities that I truly enjoyed, but I do have more than that. I want to go political science but unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of oppertunities for that around where I live (it is a tourist city like Vegas… so not known for oppertunities besides community involvement). I am also legacy if that helps… and have a burning passion for the beautiful game
SAT II I plan World and US History, Physics, Math and French
I’m not saying that you don’t have enough activities, but knowing you want political science helps me contextualize your application. Things like Model UN, history club, politics club, etc. become more important than aquarium volunteer, for example.
Your profile looks good, but UChicago is ultra-competitive, so no one is a guarantee. If money isn’t a concern and UChicago is your definite first choice, I would suggest applying ED.
No one can chance you for U Chicago without seeing your essays!
Of course I will. It’s my dad’s school and family school.