<p>Looking for some insight for our daughter who was not into math/science EC's, but is above the curve so to speak. She scored a 36 ACT composite, 800 on Math II and 790 on Chemistry, 4.9 w, 4.0 uw with full I.B class load. She is ranked #2 out of 560 and scored a 230 on PSAT so NMS is pretty much guaranteed. She is a competitive gymnast and practices 20+ hours a week year round with regional and national results, but not Division I caliber. She is in several honor societies, average volunteer work and has won a few academic awards. Physical sport activities is the main way she escapes school pressure - not your typical UChicago applicant, she could do more pull-ups and sit-ups then 99% of the campus. She has excelled in all math and science areas that have been thrown at her and is interested in chemistry or math majors, not URM or Asian. How would admissions view a somewhat atypical candidate? Help?</p>
<p>Are you kidding? I think your daughter could get into any school in the country, including UChicago. I have a friend who’s son also could be described as atypical. A senior at MIT now, he is a world class weightlifter. He is in a similar situation as your daughter. Not a varsity athlete, but a high level athlete in his own right for whom lifting very heavy weights is extremely important. UChicago would probably be thrilled to matriculate your daughter. If she didn’t want to compete anymore she could train and teach (gymnastics).</p>
<p>She will do well at any school. I wouldn’t say shes atypical though. Plenty of kids with the same stats and activities at the top schools</p>
<p>Looks like she’s still a math/science (athletic) girl to me…</p>