Some suggestions...i really want to get in....how do i improve my chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>my GPA will rise to about a 3.67 by the middle of twelfth grade</p>

<p>anyway </p>

<p>my stats</p>

<p>Ethnicity: Indian
Gender: Male
Residence: India
HS Class: 2010</p>

<p>GPA: 3.6 UW (no weighted)
High School: International School & IB Diploma
Rank: School doesnt do it</p>

<p>SAT: M-660 CR-710 W-630 (retaking in October)</p>

<p>SAT II- Math II: 790 Physics: (taking in november)</p>

<p>AP: maybe Economics</p>

<p>IB Classes:
SL Spanish
SL Psychology
HL Math
HL Physics
HL Economics
HL English
AWARDS AND HONORS
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (2010)
High School Spanish distinction award(2006-2007)
Award for continuous inquiry(2007-2008, 2008-2009)
Award for courage and following dreams(2008-2009)
High School History Excellence award(2007-2008)</p>

<p>LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
THIMUN, DAIMUN,YLC (Delegate,Deputy chair, Chair)
Fuschia magazine (editor position)
Student Tech crew (3 years)
ECs
Concert Band (2007 - 2010)
Play saxophone
SAISA Soccer (2007-2010)
NHS Member (2007 - 2010)</p>

<p>Student Tech Crew Member (2007 - 2010)
Helps with laptops laptops at my laptop school. Helped at ASB Unplugged, a technology conference.
SAISA Track and Field(2006—2007)
MUWCI conflict management conference- focused on techniques in high pressure conflict regions
Attended Vienna Advent Sing
Community Service and Work Experience:
Time in Rural India (2009)
Spent 3 weeks with mentally challenged adults in rural India focusing primarily in
teaching basic computer skills and interacting with patients.
Save the Children(2008-2010)
Created and taught a curriculum helping children to swim
Internship at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) (2009)
Self taught Python programming language in order to complete several projects.
Was accepted into Dalai Llama's program..could not attend
Habitat for Humanity (2008)
Worked at Sujaya foundation helping high school dropouts understand english and apply for jobs
Attended Vienna Advent Sing</p>

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<p>The only question remains - are you applying for financial aid?</p>

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<p>nope…wont be</p>

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<p>Then you have a fabulous chance of getting in. However, for international students, UChicago does pay attention to your IB predicted grades. Update your predicted grades when you get them. Other wise, own the essays and you’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>but…my school doesnt send IB predicted’s</p>

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<p>In the end, it all comes down to the essays. Be yourself and put your best food forward. Good luck :)</p>

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<p>Just a couple notes to the original poster about improving his chances of getting in.</p>

<p>First off, you mentioned that you’re thinking about retaking your SAT Is before the application period. While there’s no reason to discourage you from working on higher SAT Math or English scores, they are much less important than other components of the application. According to our information sessions, we disregard the Writing (not the English) portion of the SAT. The application essays, class transcript, and teacher recommendations are also more important than SAT scores when considering a student’s application.</p>

<p>Hope these considerations are helpful–</p>