<p>I just received the following update in my UChicago account:</p>
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Dear XXXXXX,</p>
<p>Congratulations! While official decisions are several weeks away, we couldn’t wait to share the good news. The admissions committee has reviewed your application, and I am pleased to extend to you a provisional invitation to join the Class of 2018. As long as you continue your strong performance and there is not a negative change in your record, you can expect to receive an official offer of admission in late March. From over 30,000 highly talented and diverse applicants, you have distinguished yourself as a top scholar, and are one of only a handful of students chosen to receive this early offer.</p>
<p>At the University of Chicago, we seek students who are as passionate about ideas as we are. When we read of your scholastic and personal achievements, we knew immediately that you were our kind of student – and that this is your kind of place. Our students truly live the life of the mind – in small classes, at House tables, through exceptional research opportunities, and by involvement in over 400 student organizations. As a college of liberal arts and sciences in the heart of a premier research university, surrounded by one of America’s great cities, unparalleled opportunities and one of the best undergraduate experiences available await you. We look forward to seeing you on campus, engaging in this intellectual adventure with our faculty and your peers while forging lifelong relationships.</p>
<p>I encourage you to experience the University of Chicago firsthand by joining us on campus at one of our Admitted Student Open Houses. On April 10-11 or April 17-18, admitted students from across the country will gather on campus, and we hope you will be among them. Over the course of two days, you and your future classmates will visit classes and research facilities, explore our campus and historic Hyde Park neighborhood, and, if you wish, spend a night in one of our residential houses. If you’re unable to attend one of the open houses, we will gladly assist you in scheduling a campus visit at a more convenient time. To arrange your visit, please contact Mark Kubaczyk, Admissions Counselor, at 773.702.8654 or <a href="mailto:mjkubaczyk@uchicago.edu">mjkubaczyk@uchicago.edu</a>. Even if you’ve already visited us, we hope you’ll join us again on campus.</p>
<p>We know you will have an exceptional college career, and we are eager to share in your development as a scholar and as a person. If in the coming weeks you have questions about your application, or about programs at UChicago, please contact us.</p>
<p>Again, congratulations. You have much to be proud of, and my colleagues and I look forward to seeing you on campus.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>James G. Nondorf
Vice President
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
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<p>I also received a President's Scholarship worth $5000 for use in pursuits over two different summers at the university. Needless to say I'm pretty excited! </p>
