<p>I bsed my essays and don't remember how many words. but i don't care cuz I got into berkeley.</p>
<p>Oh, and for anyone curious, I think the essay text fields actually did max out at 1000 words, so you couldn't go over that. Yes, I did find this out quite accidentally, and had to slim down a bit.</p>
<p>which essay was that which was over 1000?</p>
<p>lol wow 1000 at max i was at 700 or 800 , chibiutena how did u bs ur essays what did you talk about? Would u take UCB over NU ?</p>
<p>Well I talked about starting my own company (since i used that for UC). Something about cancer research that I do. And thats it. Don't remmeber much else.</p>
<p>All in all, I think I would take UCB over NU. Though NU is ranked higher, UC-B is higher on the "asian prestige" scale. The Berkeley name goes pretty far. Also, Berkeley is about 10 grand cheaper.</p>
<p>I'm also more proud of getting into berkeley out of state, in a highly competitive major (bio/premed) and the weather is nicer. I would withdraw my app if that would give me $60 back.</p>
<p>chibiutena, u started ur own company? That's soooooooo impressive! Now I'm scared! I'll be competing with people like u- no chance no chance no chance ! ha!</p>
<p>nosx thanks1 good luck to you too! I know I feel like I shud be punished for being so irresponsible with my apps----hopefully we'll all get in! that'lll be sooooooooooo awesome!</p>
<p>well bumpity he said he made that up lol</p>
<p>If you're 100% sure you won't go to NU, you'd be saving the admissions people time by withdrawing, and if you would be admitted, then maybe one borderline person could be accepted.</p>
<p>Only if you're 100% sure, of course.</p>
<p>lol! but which is more selective, northwestern or uchicago?</p>
<p>Well i paid $60 to see if i'm northwestern material. might as well wait it out.</p>
<p>yeah, i started my own start up company. i am/was ceo and we won $2000 in venture capital from the school business competition. i'm a bio major so that was a surprise.</p>
<p>By the percentages, it's Northwestern, but not as many people apply to Chicago, and it's 'self-selecting' and probably just as hard to get in to. Selectivity itself isn't a great reason to choose a college, although maybe it's a little important because it could imply an academically strong student body.</p>
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<li>I've been waiting since January for a response. I think they might have already decided and are just waiting to send it out with everything else. Would like to be 3 for 3 (UCLA, UCB, NU) but it happens. I only had 1 recommendation too. From an english teacher no less.</li>
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<p>Northwestern is ranked higher than U of C and I've also heard that its easier to get in. U of C is notorious for accepting valedictorians and excluding people with lower ranking while Northwestern is a little more well-rounded.</p>
<p>Or so I've heard. I went to U of C when I was still in high school and took a few classes on scholarship. Even worked at Argonne Labs when I was 16. U of C still rejected me.</p>
<p>I went to U of C summer school, we shall see if they will reject me! Thanks bumpity, I really hope I and you both do get in! Lol @ random I like your comment about him withdrawing his app, nice tactic! lol</p>
<p>That was some good tv.</p>
<p>UChicago is known for emphasizing essays and recs rather than number driven stats, but that doesnt mean it doesnt take pride in the number of valedictorians. I think their average SAT is also either better or equal to 4 of the Ivy's. </p>
<p>All in all I prefer UChicago, but I wouldn't mind having fun at college either ;)</p>
<p>Yeah the limit was 500 for the personal essay (1st one with 4 options) and no limit for the others but the lady told me usually ppl write 1-2 paragraphs...little did she know I write 500 word paragraphs!!!Mwuahahah</p>
<p>Nah I wrote 3 regular P's for the other two.</p>
<p>Honestly, I'm not confident at all, but because of various circumstances, I doubt that I would be able to go to NU (or any other school I applied to) even if I get in. However, if I get in now, work my ass off and maintain a better GPA and good ec's, it would mean that I will get in next year as well. Perhaps not necessarily but it would be pretty wierd for them to reject me under those circumstances.</p>
<p>I hate the need for money and restrictions places on noncitizines. UChicgo and NU both do not offer ANY financial assistance to international transfer students. Not a dime.</p>
<p>haha 500 word paragraphs, are you serious though only 1 to 2 paragraphs, they must either be really cheap or really well written and straight to the point.</p>
<p>hey now, the transfer pool is small! :)</p>
<p>actually, if you think about it, 2-3% of the applicants are posting on this board right now</p>
<p>Let's hope all 2-3% of us are among the ones who get in!</p>