<p>Well, I did not get a 27, but my score was definitely below the average here (31). In light of this, I know for a fact that U of C does NOT put strong emphasis on one's standardized test scores when considering admission. The secondary school record, recommendations, and particularly the essays are far more significant.</p>
<p>Kevets13, Accepted, SAT:2300 gpa 3.94 weak extracurriculars, but pretty good essays. I'm so happy!</p>
<p>Congrats to all those accepted - and best wishes to those waiting by the mailbox!</p>
<p>Deffered
1380
750/750/620
3.76 GPA
18% rank<- that killed me
Really good ECs
Bad essays
Didn't get to read the recs
White male from the south</p>
<p>I am deadset on going though, I have already compiled some stuff to send them and I have good grades this semester</p>
<p>i was deferred too. does anyone know what i should compile besides semester grades to improve my chances for admission during the regular decision pool? uchicago is my top top choice school and im just really sad right now...</p>
<p>Decision: Deferred!</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT: 2200 (790m/660v/750w)
[</em>] SAT IIs: n/a
[<em>] GPA: 3.5uw/4.0w
[</em>] Rank: n/a
[<em>] Other stats: 13 AP's
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[</em>] Essays: touching and eloquent.. I guess it didn't really go with the prompt though.
[<em>] Teacher Recs: I sent 3. My English teacher's rec must've sucked.. ugh.
[</em>] Counselor Rec: decent
[<em>] Hook (if any): not really
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[</em>] State or Country: Georgia
[<em>] School Type: large public
[</em>] Ethnicity: Asian
[li] Gender: female[/li][/ul]Other Factors: research, state-level music, sports, Latin awards. I had a really good interview, and the interviewer told me I was a great fit..
General Comments: I'm kinda bitter that I got deferred. It ruined my acceptance streak. Good luck to everyone who got deferred.. it must be tough, but hang in there!!</p>
<p>Alright, so here's my stuff I guess:
Deferred
Decision: Deferred!</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT: 2200 (790v/660m/730w)
SAT IIs: 740literature 680ushistory
GPA: 87.74
Rank: n/a
Other stats: </p>
<p>Subjective:
Essays: i liked them when i wrote them. but now that i think about it i dunno if i like them anymore.
Teacher Recs: 2.
Counselor Rec: dunno, i only met her twice
Hook (if any):
[ b]Location/Person:**
State or Country: CT
School Type: public
Gender: female</p>
<p>sorry i'm retarded. my sat's are 2180 composite. not 2200. just forget to delete that when i copy and pasted from the above.</p>
<p>booptroop -
some suggestions are on the deferral thread:</p>
<p>post specific questions there.</p>
<p>thanks ohio_mom. that's helpful. i wish i had higher grades, i think that would have made me a stronger applicant. but then again, there were probably other flaws in my application. by other writing, what exactly do you mean? like old essays from school? another personal statement? some creative portfolio? sorry about all these questions. i just don't know that much about this whole college admissions process, should have done my research. bygones.</p>
<p>U of C does reject people correct?</p>
<p>I understand why nobody would post saying they were rejected.</p>
<p>uofc does deny people because i asked my admissions counselor. just how many people they deny is a question i'm interested in. because if they deny many people, then that probably means that the people they defer might still have a good chance during regular. but if they defer practically everybody then, you'd have to be pretty stellar to be accepted during regular admissions. but then again, what do i know...just as much in the dark about this as everyone else.</p>
<p>Accepted
1. mCsHaDyPL
2. godsface
3. Walking With A Ghost
4. davan
5. roadtested
6. Morgaine
7. vinco
8. EilaTan
9. getalife1234
10. chiasmus14
11. asiaknight
12. MuffinKing
13. mgbarnum
14. brooke_u
15. Kevets13</p>
<p>Deferred
1. Andy
2. Newarker123
3. dressupandxdance
4. Blaze991
5. goofball06
6. michaelburt
7. booptroop
8. uhhh</p>
<p>Decision: Accepted! </p>
<p>Stats:
SAT:2160 (700v/760m/710w)
SAT IIs: 750 US History, 790 Math IIC
GPA: 4.0 uw
Rank: not ranked
Other stats: 5 on AP US History, 4 on AP English Lang.
Subjective:
Essays: I thought these would get me deferred, guess not!
Teacher Recs: Didn't read but i'm assuming good
Counselor Rec: Didn't read but i'm assuming good
Hook (if any): None
Location/Person:
State or Country: CA
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: F
Other Factors: Interview went pretty well
General Comments: Good luck to everyone else! I hope you all get in, you deserve it!</p>
<p>Decision: ACCEPTED!</p>
<p>Stats:
[ *] SAT: 780M, 760V, 660W
[ *] SAT IIs: 700 Math iiC, 740 Chem, 640 Lit
[ *] GPA: 4.2 W
[ *] Rank: No Rank
[ *] Other stats: 10 Total APs: 5 AP Calc, 4 AP Euro, 4 AP US GoPo, 4 AP Chem, 3 AP English Lang
Subjective:
[ *] Essays: Very Good Main, So-So short
[ *] Teacher Recs: Amazing
[ *] Counselor Rec: Amazing
[ *] Hook (if any): Nationally Recognized in Speech and Debate
Location/Person:
[ *] State or Country: Pennsylvania
[ *] School Type: Private Catholic
[ *] Ethnicity: White
[ *] Gender: Male
Other Factors: Great Extracurics, NMSQT Semi-Finalist, AP Scholar, Pennsylvania Governor's School for International Studies
General Comments: I am going to have some tough decisions... (ND, Gtown, BC, and now UChicago)</p>
<p>Accepted
1. mCsHaDyPL
2. godsface
3. Walking With A Ghost
4. davan
5. roadtested
6. Morgaine
7. vinco
8. EilaTan
9. getalife1234
10. chiasmus14
11. asiaknight
12. MuffinKing
13. mgbarnum
14. brooke_u
15. Kevets13
16. TwylaBloo
17. C-Revs</p>
<p>Deferred
1. Andy
2. Newarker123
3. dressupandxdance
4. Blaze991
5. goofball06
6. michaelburt
7. booptroop
8. uhhh</p>
<p>Andy: A recent post by someone who called the admissions office to ask how many are accepted reported that Chicago planned to accept 1/3, defer 1/3, and reject 1/3. Don't know if they held to that or not. Also, those who post here are a limited sample as well.</p>
<p>Accepted
1. mCsHaDyPL
2. godsface
3. Walking With A Ghost
4. davan
5. roadtested
6. Morgaine
7. vinco
8. EilaTan
9. getalife1234
10. chiasmus14
11. asiaknight
12. MuffinKing
13. mgbarnum
14. brooke_u
15. Kevets13
16. TwylaBloo
17. C-Revs</p>
<p>Deferred
1. Andy
2. Newarker123
3. dressupandxdance
4. Blaze991
5. goofball06
6. michaelburt
7. booptroop
8. uhhh
9. drop65</p>
<p>Thanks Idad, that seems to be the standard for EA/ED.</p>
<p>what do you think are the chances for getting in during regular if you've been deferred?</p>