<p>I just got a likely letter. I was not expecting one at all and thought it was some regular updates. Because first it is such an early time of the year. Second, I am from China and I thought they don't have likely letters for international applicants. </p>
<p>Apparently lots of likely letters went out this week to recruited athletes… and probably others that the University would really like to matriculate…</p>
<p>One of D’s friends who is not a recruited athlete (and not international) got a likely letter last week. He is a very strong candidate, but did not apply EA to U of C because he was in the Yale SCEA pool (was deferred).</p>
<p>Getmoreveggies: When did he submit his application? How long did it take and was the coach able to let you know the LL was coming? We have put everything on hold waiting for a UChicago LL for another sport, but it has been a significant wait.</p>
<p>My son submitted EA Nov. 1st per the coach’s request, but we were told his app would be deferred until after he committed and completed his official visit- we chose Jan.</p>
<p>Once my son verbally committed his Likely Letter was posted on his UC online acct the next day.</p>