<p>I got a postcard from UChicago with an essay prompt. The prompt can be found here, the third on the top row: <a href="https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/php/postcards/%5B/url%5D">https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/php/postcards/</a></p>
<p>If I answer it, what happens? Could they take my response into consideration if I apply next school year?</p>
<p>The essays for the high school class of '11 will be available on their website in the summer–probably July. One prompt might allow you to create your own question which could allow you to use the essay you write for this prompt. But I wouldn’t count on it. I think----and someone else will probably know more—that they just like to see who enjoys answering their types of queries. So it might count for something. If it intrigues you, do it. If not, don’t feel like you have to.</p>