Sorry for posting another Chance Me Thread, but with the decisions (hopefully) coming out on the 18th I was just wondering if anyone on this forum could offer some advice on what they think the outcome for me might be. Thanks
UW GPA: 3.97 (school doesn’t weight)
SAT: Composite: 1490, Math: 770, Reading: 720
SAT IIs: Did not take
APs: World History (4), US History (5), Language & Comp. (5), Biology (5), Envi. Science (5), and Calc AB (3) (Not Reported), Senior Year: US Government and Politics, Literature & Comp., Chemistry, Physics 2, & Calc BC
Essays: My Why UChicago I felt was very good and very specific, really made it feel like I belonged there and nowhere else. I also really liked my uncommon essay, I thought that it did a really good job of blending satirical drama with genuine inquisitiveness.
Extracurriculars: (Activities Section on Common App)
- Local Internship at Audubon Center
- Volunteered at Fish Hatchery for 5 years
- Boy’s State
- Orchestra & Jazz Band
- Ultimate Frisbee
- small, local Museum Docent
- Environmental Science and Tech. Program at Pacific Science Center
- VP of school Interact Club
Awards: (on Common App) - Harvard Prize Book
- Villanova Book Award
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- Membership in French National and National Honor Societies
- Student of the Month in AP Biology
Other: - Have not been able to visit
- Planned on applying for financial aid, but ultimately did not, I emailed my regional admissions counselor asking how I can pay the application fee (which I originally got out of) which I feel demonstrated my genuine character
- No legacy
- Attend a small Catholic High school in Washington State
- White male
- Applied EA
- Attended local admissions event
THANKS!