<p>I know many of us (myself included), have perseverated over UChicago EA (dates, deadlines, application, blog, etc.). But what happens after the decisions -- and more importantly, what are you going to do? I know that regardless of my decision, I will be just a tad bit sad (or even more so, if I get deferred/rejected). Although this application process has given me so much stress, I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy writing my essays and applying to UChicago.</p>
<p>I know that IF I get in, I won't send out any regular apps. I'll probably take a trip to Chicago ASAP (when students are in session though), to get a real flavor b/c I was only able to visit the school during their "Summer Open Houses"</p>
<p>So I pose the question to YOU -- what are you going to do after decisions?</p>
<p>apparently...i havent enjoyed the admissions process as much as many of you guys have. although chicago does try to make their application much more interesting and enjoyable, i still see the essays as more busywork on top of the 6 ap's im taking right now. if i get into chicago, i will mostly likely slack of alot and just relax. i understand that many of you like doing work but personally if i dont have to do any more work i just wont. as for visitng chicago, ill probably take a couple of days off in january after christams break. as for rd decisions, if i get into chicago ill still probaly end up sending out other apps for financial aid packages and for other good fits.</p>
<p>I'm gonna cut down my college list and just apply to Yale, Princeton, and Dartmouth. I probably won't be able to truly chill out until midterms are over. One month left!</p>
<p>Ah, if I get in, I'll only apply to Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth, and Georgetown. I'm doing nothing after that. Man, second semester senior year, can't wait!</p>
<p>well I got into Rutgers (my safety), since its rolling admissions. However, if things don't work out my way [won't even say the word] at UChicago, I'm gonna apply to Johns Hopkins and Wash U St. Louis. </p>
<p>But my mind is set in the short term right now :)</p>
<p>But honestly... if I got in I'd be bawlin' on the ground. I'd want no more Christmas gifts, no birthday parties or thanksgiving. No stockings on that tree, no birthday cake or tasty gravy. No. I'd be content. Forever. First thing I'd do, I'd run outside shout it to the world. Then, I'd kick box a bear. A black bear.</p>
<p>But if I don't get in, I'll accept my mediocrity and go to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Probably cry myself to sleep regretting my awful transcript.</p>
But if I don't get in, I'll accept my mediocrity and go to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Probably cry myself to sleep regretting my awful transcript.
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<p>UIUC is a good school, the quality of education you will receive there will not differ materially from UChicago, and your parent's checkbook will thank you. Chicago will offer you a better name, somewhat higher average level of peers, and heckuva better place to live for 4 years. Everything else is up to you. Sounds like you need to re-consider your safety choices and apply to a place where you will be happy to go to.</p>
<p>I won't be devastated if I end up at U of I; it's just that a majority of the kids at my school end up going there.</p>
<p>Same here. I imagine the adcom at UIUC goes exactly like this. Well for the LAS anyway. Engineering may be a step above. But they'd read an application and say "Oh man, this kid wears Hollister! Dude, he is so in!"</p>
<p>To which another would reply, "Don't talk to me right now, I'm playing Guitar Hero 3." </p>
<p>After which, all of them would walk out with their popped collars and upturned hats. </p>