<p>Kid w 2290 and 4.0 uw got wait listed (i.e. rejected) @ Chicago. Caveat emptor.</p>
<p>They are not 40% accept this year. Now down to 30 or 35. And VERY self selecting.</p>
<p>Yeah, they had a boost in apps this year. And if I recall correctly, they admitted a larger than usual class this year too, and still the acceptance rate dropped. Plus self- selecting. It's really funny that so many underrate it (well, not among academics - tell any academic "Chicago" and you immediately get respect).</p>
<p>i'm from MO too, and with an ACT score of 33 and a gpa of 3.9, u can get into Mizzou, no problem. all you need is a 29 to be admitted to the honors college, and if you are accepted to the honors college, you are directly enrolled in the journalism school (if that is ur chosen major) if you are an in-state student.</p>