Official University of Chicago Transfer Fall 2009

<p>On behalf of a friend--does the Odyssey Scholarship include transfer students?</p>

<p>Yes, it should.</p>

<p>As far as I know it does, Bamboozler. But while we are on the subject, can anyone explain the odyssey scholarship to me? because i am a bit confused about it.</p>

<p>Anyone know anything about the Odyssey Scholarship?</p>

<p>Just to offer the other side of the story and say what no one wants to hear...</p>

<p>Don't get your hopes up guys, Uchicago has become incredibly competitive; gone are the days of the so-called "open admissions" where almost anyone could get admitted if they could handle the work. If you look at the previous threads there were a LOT of really stellar applicants who were true believers in the UChicago way who got waitlisted or denied while others who only applied for the prestige got accepted. </p>

<p>Transfer admissions is likely going to be even tougher next year so unless you were competitive to get in as a freshman you should probably devote your efforts elsewhere. I'm not saying you shouldn't keep dreaming and apply anyways but be realistic. </p>

<p>There are a lot of other great schools where you can get an education close to that of UChicago and I guarantee you that they probably have a better social scene. Even though I didn't get in I really love the school where I'm at now and am challenged a lot more than I thought I would be. I've also gotten involved in stuff I never would have had the opportunity to experience and I would almost go so far as to say I'm better off <em>gasp</em> having not been accepted to UChicago.</p>

<p>I wish all of you the best of luck and hope that all of you get in but the statistics show that most of you won't. I apologize for being 'that guy' I realize no one wants to hear the negativity but someone has to ground all of this dreaming in reality lol.</p>

<p>I'm considering U of C because my professor, who both studied and taught classes at U of C, recommended the school to me. She said that she'd lobby on my behalf...I don't know if she has any clout, but I can only cross my fingers and try.</p>

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Just to offer the other side of the story and say what no one wants to hear...</p>

<p>Don't get your hopes up guys, Uchicago has become incredibly competitive; gone are the days of the so-called "open admissions" where almost anyone could get admitted if they could handle the work. If you look at the previous threads there were a LOT of really stellar applicants who were true believers in the UChicago way who got waitlisted or denied while others who only applied for the prestige got accepted. </p>

<p>Transfer admissions is likely going to be even tougher next year so unless you were competitive to get in as a freshman you should probably devote your efforts elsewhere. I'm not saying you shouldn't keep dreaming and apply anyways but be realistic. </p>

<p>There are a lot of other great schools where you can get an education close to that of UChicago and I guarantee you that they probably have a better social scene. Even though I didn't get in I really love the school where I'm at now and am challenged a lot more than I thought I would be. I've also gotten involved in stuff I never would have had the opportunity to experience and I would almost go so far as to say I'm better off <em>gasp</em> having not been accepted to UChicago.</p>

<p>I wish all of you the best of luck and hope that all of you get in but the statistics show that most of you won't. I apologize for being 'that guy' I realize no one wants to hear the negativity but someone has to ground all of this dreaming in reality lol.

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<p>Agree completely. It's great to dream, but have a couple solid back-up plans.</p>

<p>You guys should check out the '08 UChicago transfer threads and see the stats of U of C rejects. I got into Cornell and WashU with my 3.94 from a LAC, 33 ACT, lots of 5's and 4's on AP exams, and a 4.1 HS GPA, but ultimately was denied by Chicago after an EA defer. And I was a true believer in the Chicago philosophy, voracious reader, well acquainted with the U of C ethos, etc.</p>

<p>With a transfer acceptance rate almost equal to that of HYPS, you should keep in mind that there's about a **90% chance you will get rejected **by Chicago. </p>

<p>Good luck but seriously remember that Chicago is just one of many means to the same end: being a broadly educated human being.</p>

<p>I completely agree with you about UChicago. Let's hope that I can get in as a sophomore transfer. I am really worried about my situation.</p>

<p>If you have the opportunity, interview with UChicago. I think like 3/4 of admitted students all chose to have an interview option.</p>

<p>Caillbotte-</p>

<p>Solid stats, I'm surprised you weren't admitted. That makes me pretty nervous about applying... Especially considering I had a 27 ACT, yikes.</p>

<p>Es Four, yes it is very difficult to be admitted to the University of Chicago, just as it is difficult to be admitted to all competitive universities. What's even more confusing is that the admissions officers have no real rhyme or reason for their selection choices, that is a fact. What you should realize though is that focusing on your "stats" and what not, are not the determining factor, what these colleges care about is what you will contribute to the student body and the academic atmosphere of their institution. They want to know what makes you unique and a good candidate for enhancing their school. Granted, being an amazing person doesn't mean you will get in and not getting in does not mean you are not an incredible individual; its a simple matter of there are only so many spaces open and they have to select the students they think are the best for their school to fill those spaces. So focus on building a resume that shows them why you are the best of the candidates that you will compared against, and don't worry so much about your standardized test stats, instead focus on your extracurriculars and grades. :)</p>

<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I'm planning to transfer to University of Chicago for Economics, but I have a few questions. </p>

<p>My stats: </p>

<p>-Freshman at a top-ranking Canadian University, majoring in Commerce
-3.7 GPA for high school, 10 APs, honor courses
-1340 SAT (Wr/M), will retake
-approx. 3.7 term 1 GPA (<a href="http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/c_omsas_b.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/c_omsas_b.pdf&lt;/a&gt;) rigorous course load
-average high school ECs</p>

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<li><p>What are the pros and cons of transfering after year 1 versus transferring after year 2? </p></li>
<li><p>How does UC look at my AP credits? Will they include the AP credits in the 60 credit maximum? </p></li>
<li><p>Any more advice?</p></li>
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<p>Hi guys! How have you been getting on in your applications, etc? I have been swamped with work and so haven't had the time to get back on to College Confidential. I am even more sure than ever about transferring, though, which I did not think was possible earlier this year.</p>

<p>Hey, I started writing essay right now.
First semester so far is great, I would take much more competitive course next sem.
How you guys doing? I'm kinda worried about rems, I got one great, but my school is soo large, the prof from whom I want to get a rem (because it's the course i major in) does not even want to answer my question beyond simple stupid questions within the course, let alone building a good relationship. I dunno what to do right now....I may need to find other profs.</p>

<p>My situation is strange in that I was accepted as a freshman to UChicago and sent in my deposit, but was coerced by my parents into going somewhere else. When I emailed someone in admissions I was told I would have to apply transfer like everybody else and would not receive preferential treatment. Is this true?</p>

<p>Well PatriotUSA I have been very busy as well, and right now I am also more sure than I have ever been that I will be transferring (and that UChicago is at the top of my list). I will be working on my applications over the winter break, right now I am studying for finals so that my transcript remains blemish free. Also i ave decided to retake the SATs so I will be studying for that during the break as well. </p>

<p>augustuscaesar, No stats remember (but i like your name). But you seem like a great candidate. As for your other questions I am sure someone else would be a better help than I.</p>

<p>qiao272002 you don't have to get recs (I assume thats what you are talking about) from a professor that works in your intended major. As a matter of fact if the professor seems kind of cold, don't risk it! Find a prof. that you genuinely like and respect and you know liked and respected you. Ask him/her, maybe during office hours,, if he/she would willing to assist you in this very important matter. I attend a MASSIVE university as well, and I know getting the Recs will be difficult, but not impossible :)</p>

<p>diginetgod I am sorry to hear about your situation, but i would assume that you would not receive preferential treatment because what you are attempting to do is transfer from one university to another; therefore you must earn a spot into the income transfer class (that sounded harsh, I did not intend it to be that way) You received a spot as a freshman applicant but you abdicated it and it went to someone else, now you have to get another spot. But, I have every confidence that you are a very bright young person and I am sure that if you were able to make it into UChicago once, I see no reason why you could not do that again :) Good luck to you my friend.</p>

<p>So how is everyone coming along with their apps. The deadline is March 1st for a lot of Unis (Uchicago included) so get going if you haven't started yet!</p>

<p>Hey guys just taking a break from studying for my finals to wish you all the best. I am going to work on my essays and applications over the break (my resume is only one year old so it won't take <em>too</em> much effort). I don't think that I will do another SAT, but we'll see.
Good to hear that you are doing well, Rhode, I am in a similar situation to you. I am sure that I will transfer; I am aiming to the closest thing I can get to UoC! I know that I asked you what colleges you were looking at before, are those the ones that you are now going to apply to? Interestingly enough, I live in Florida now (still go to ND)!</p>

<p>Again, do well over finals, guys! This is probably the last chance to impress the Admissions Officers!</p>

<p>Hey guys! I managed to get a 4.0 in my overall grades this past semester at ND so I am doing well in that regard. I'm working on my transfer targets and putting together my application now.</p>

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>So I have already transferred once before (not because I didn't like the school, but for money purposes), and want to transfer again, hopefully to Uchicago. My question is, I was a pre-med (I was in it for the wrong reasons), and my first term I did OK and got a 3.7, with my only B being in biology, but I got an A in Chemistry and Math. I continued with the pre-med thing this term at my school, which is now on quarters, and I'm now struggling with it because I just don't enjoy the subject, and this time, I really, really dislike my school. I transferred the first time because I wanted to save money and came instate, now I realize that you can't put a price on happiness and that I really want to go to a place that I'll be proud to go to, which UChicago fits. I am really scared because I heard that UChicago doesn't look at spring term, and I'm really struggling this term because I've hit the wall. I know that I can get really good grades next term since it will now be classes I want, and I can prove that I can be good, so is there anyway to submit spring grades or anything if I apply for a transfer? I really don't want one bad term this spring ruin my chances completely, because I'll probably have a 3.3 or so by the end of this term, and I know I can get a 4.0 next term in more credits, but would it be too late for the Uchicago fall term? Is there anywhere on the app that I can discuss this?</p>

<p>thanks</p>

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>So I have already transferred once before (not because I didn't like the school, but for money purposes), and want to transfer again, hopefully to Uchicago. My question is, I was a pre-med (I was in it for the wrong reasons), and my first term I did OK and got a 3.7, with my only B being in biology, but I got an A in Chemistry and Math. I continued with the pre-med thing this term at my school, which is now on quarters, and I'm now struggling with it because I just don't enjoy the subject, and this time, I really, really dislike my school. I transferred the first time because I wanted to save money and came instate, now I realize that you can't put a price on happiness and that I really want to go to a place that I'll be proud to go to, which UChicago fits. I am really scared because I heard that UChicago doesn't look at spring term, and I'm really struggling this term because I've hit the wall. I know that I can get really good grades next term since it will now be classes I want, and I can prove that I can be good, so is there anyway to submit spring grades or anything if I apply for a transfer? I really don't want one bad term this spring ruin my chances completely, because I'll probably have a 3.3 or so by the end of this term, and I know I can get a 4.0 next term in more credits, but would it be too late for the Uchicago fall term? Is there anywhere on the app that I can discuss this?</p>

<p>thanks</p>