<p>You definitely seem more of a UofC person than NU- a great fit for Chicago in fact: to go to college for the sake of an education, the love for reading wikipedia articles endlessly (believe me, I’ve learned more than I ever wanted to on Hannibal and the Punic Wars just an hour on Wikipedia), and more moderate with regards to social life. Do lots of research on UofC, talk to your regional admissions officer, and definitely visit. Essays can be a pretty significant factor at UofC, so make sure they’re unique and representative of your interest in the school and what they stand for. And absolutely apply EA, the RD admit rate is brutal (single digits).</p>