<p>@HateSMUS
They say that they defer more than accepted or rejected, but they do not defer more than both of those combined. Therefore, the maximum amount of deferrals is almost 50% assuming accepted and rejected are slightly greater than 50% (minimal case). Further stipulating that accepted rate is approximately 20%, the minimum rejection rate is approximately 30% or greater to satisfy the initial condition. Most likely the deferral rate is somewhere in the middle to upper 40% range.</p>
<p>@CollectiveGood but If UChicago accepted 20% they would already be at 2,000 applicants. I think they accepted 10% or less. </p>
<p>@tawarren95 who do you suppose deferred students (like myself [hang in there guys :’( ]) should send these supplemental materials to?</p>
<p>Last year UChicago accepted 17.61% of early applicants. With the 20% increase in applicants this year, this year’s acceptance rate was lower, though it has not been announced yet:</p>
<p>[Early</a> Line on Early Admissions - NYTimes.com](<a href=“Early Line on Early Admissions - The New York Times”>Early Line on Early Admissions - The New York Times)</p>
<p>Anyone willing to post their deferred letter? Wondering if they’re all identical.</p>
<p>So deferral rate is 50% or less? It seems like everyone who weren’t accepted are deferred with a few exceptions of those rejected on this thread</p>
<p>@uchicagobound17 I’m just saying for example 20%. If it is lower than that means that the rejection rate must be higher to compensate because the deferral rate cannot be more than both combined.</p>
<p>@HateSMUS
Not everybody was deferred taking a sample from cc isn’t probably indicative of the hole applicant pool.</p>
<p>Deferred. <sigh> But at least I’m in good company. Congrats to all accepted, and best of luck to the rest of us. </sigh></p>
<p>SAT 2270 CR 800, M 740, W 730, GPA 3.9/4 uw, why chicago essay lame, other essays better, ECs ok . . .</p>
<p>My cousin was accepted (valedictorian, 2380, 800/800/800). She might be joining the UChicago community next year, as this is her first choice. With her diligence, she deserves it! I am thrilled.</p>
<p>Curious… was anyone accepted EA without getting some merit aid? Seems like almost everyone who has posted “accepted” here did. Did they just give a “discount” to the entire EA accepted group?</p>
<p>I did not get any merit aid. Which is fine by me, because my family falls into the “less than $75,000 a year” range that gets covered by Odyssey scholarships. I’m also a National Merit Semifinalist, so if I make it to finalist, I’ll get $2,000 a year from that.</p>
<p>Also, anyone have any hard answers as to what it takes to get an offer of admission rescinded? I will likely end up with either 1 B and 2 C’s or 1 C and 2 B’s on my midyear report. All these classes are online AP classes, and my admissions counselor has made it clear that she will vouch for me if she’s asked about it by UChicago. It’s been crazy doing all of these online, and I am basically on my own if I’m stuck on something.</p>
<p>I did not receive any merit aid, but did receive well over forty thousand dollars in need-based aid</p>
<p>@John I mean this kindly:</p>
<p>Do not get Cs – work harder. I don’t know what the “risk of being rescinded zone” is, but I’m certain a C or two will push you toward it.</p>
<p>Well for one of the classes, I took the final yesterday, so not really a “work harder” option there. It’s not a matter of effort, it’s the online format really throwing me off.</p>
<p>I recieved merit aid as well as a FA need-based package.</p>
<p>@CJohnH
I don’t mean to be rude in any fashion. If you were one of the EA applicants deferred because they mostly want to see your midyear report, you might have trouble. I am one of those people I had a bad fall semester in 2011, but I have bounced back and I’m looking at all A’s this semester. I think you may have trouble trying to explain those grades. I’m taking an online chemistry course at the University of Minnesota, and yes it can be difficult, but I’m not sure it warrants excuses. Try to accomplish some things in EC activities. That would definitely cushion the possible blow that may come from subpar grades. Good luck, and study hard! Hopefully we’ll meet at UChicago next fall.</p>
<p>@CollectiveGood</p>
<p>CJohnH was accepted. Having one or two C’s will not get you rescinded. Avoid D’s and F’s.</p>
<p>@Poplicola D’s and F’s will not be a problem, and C’s may not even be a problem, I went into the end of the AP Calc semester with a B-, and then took the final immediately after getting my acceptance from UChicago (which was not a great idea), and I’m anxiously awaiting my grade on the final. The other class probably won’t be a C, but I guess I’m just trying to plan for the worst case scenario here. I’ve been obsessed with UChicago for so long that it feels surreal to finally be accepted, and I’m terrified at the idea that I won’t be able to go.</p>
<p>@CJohnH and anyone else worrying about a C, don’t let that keep you up at night. It literally terrified me because I got a C in PreAP Pre-Calc my Junior year (aka the most important) due to some teacher-student problems. I wrote a letter explaining the situation (and it was a pretty big ordeal) and included it with my transcript and resume envelope. Got in.</p>
<p>Sometimes not-great grades arise out of certain situations, and it’s okay to type something up and explain the circumstances surrounding it if you feel it’s appropriate. I was encouraged to do so after emailing Admissions and letting them know I got a C I didn’t deserve.</p>
<p>@CJohnH and tawarren95
Never mind, I thought you were deferred. If you already are accepted you should be okay getting a C. I highly doubt that they will rescind your acceptance. It would surprise me greatly if you’re admission decision was revoked. However, it might not embellish their view of you. Just send a letter with your midyear report and explain some of the problems you were having. As long as you do well in your Spring semester you should be fine. Good luck! Hopefully I’ll meet you there.</p>