Should I bother applying?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>Question 1: Should i even bother applying with my incredibly sub par SAT scores?
Question 2: If i should bother applying, is EA really the way to go? as of now i'm applying EA because i LOVE Chicago!</p>

<p>Female from CA
GPA: 3.84 weighted
SAT: 700 w, 660 r, 470 m
Current Rank: 5/525 (in ninth grade i was in the bottom half of my class)</p>

<p>other stuff:<br>
- Immigrated here from Estonia. I'm a Russian citizen and perminent resident here.
- I've shown a significant upward trend in my grades since my 9th grade year. My gpa has gone from 2.67, 3.80, 4.00, 4.60 and now a 4.40 (unfortunately it dropped this passed semester due to my getting the flu the week of FINALS.. that stunk!)
- I have good EC's with commitment and leadership. They're all involved with volunteering and peer education on drug and alcohol related issues. Nothing amazing but I love what i do and plan to incorporate that into my essay
- I've already sorta started on my essays and plan to spend a long time perfecting them. I hope they turn out well! because i understand that in my situation they could be the "make or break" factor.</p>

<p>I guess I just need reassurance, or advice. I know my chances are very slim. that's obvious, but I've heard of people like me being accepted (following much debate from the admissions team). Chicago is an "unusual" school. I hope they can look past my numbers and see me for who i am. I plan to realy convey just HOW MUCH i've wanted to go the school and what caused me to do so poorly my freshamn year of high school.</p>

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<p>dudes, you reponded to just about every other persons "chances" thread, but not mine? tisk, tisk. That makes me feel unloved. So c'mon, I know 40 of you looked at this, someone shoudl respond!</p>

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<p>just apply, you could be pleasantly surprised</p>

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<p>If you can, interview at UChicago. After you complete your EA application to UChicago, also apply to Bryn Mawr (another very intellectual school) - they may also look past the math score.</p>

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<p>Go for it. You have nothing to lose, and you don't want to regret later for not having applied to a great school.</p>

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<p>I think that you have a reasonable chance. Your math score is low, but you have a lot of positives. The upward trend is a huge positive, as is the class rank. I really don't think that they will keep you out just for that math score. The essays will be important. Yes, interview if at all possible. You can have a local alumni interview. Being sincerely interested in the school counts a lot at Chicago. I won't be surprised if you are admitted.</p>