Class size depends. She had some classes that were quite small (17-20 people), but I think I remember her telling me a couple classes were around 50-75.
As for a curve, yes, most of her stem classes graded on a curve. Her major is similar
In Difficulty to the premed track, and she has taken Gen Chem 1-3 and organic chem 1-2. She has a few good friends (and one roommate) that are premed. It’s a great program and her friends are doing very well
I think most of her intro level classes were around 50, but I’m not sure. I’ll ask her and then let you know
My second year has a language class with six students. Bigger classes have discussion sections. My child is happy, working hard, learning a lot.
Do you know how grading on a curve works there? I always thought that was something negative that might encourage competition for grades, but I guess there are different ways that curving works. 
Also curious about how the quarter system is working out?
My daughter has never complained about the curve. If I have my facts straight, there was one class where she got a slightly lower grade than expected. A lot of classes are curved to a B or B+ from what she’s mentioned to me.
The quarter system can be tough, since the classes have to cram a lot of information into a small time frame. That being said, it helps if you are considering a double major. The best advice is not to procrastinate.
As for class size, the intro sequence lecture classes can have a lot of kids, but she never complained.
Just got admitted off the waitlist, didn’t even know it was possible ! Deferred from EA
Texastennismom, my daughter will be a freshman in the class of 2027 at UChicago this fall. We are also from Texas.
I recommend you take a look at the UChicago Class of 2027 Community on Instagram. It has student submitted profiles of a few hundred of your son’s potential future classmates at UChicago. More profiles are added every day.
It has given me great insight into what a UChicago student looks like. I think it would help you feel a little more comfortable.
Congrats and good luck to your son!
wow, how did they contact you? Was it on the phone or what happened?
A senior AO contacted me over emial, asking me if i was avaliable either today or tomorrow for a phone call about my interest in attending UChicago, then i had the phone call yesterday. Then she asked if UChicago was still in my top 3 and was like “I have good news for you then, we’ve pulled you off the waitlist into the class of 2027!” It was very sudden
Congratulations! Did you send in a letter expressing interest after being placed on the waitlist?
No, I only sent in a deferral LOCI
Great news! Will you accept? And what major?
I still have to wait for my financial aid package to come in so I can make comparisons. Also, my major was geophysical sciences
Best of luck! I hope they give you a good package!
wow what other schools are you comparing with and what state are you in?
also how long are they giving you to accept the offer? Did they tell you that you also have until May 1 like the other students or is it shorter?
Princeton, Cornell, Northwestern, and Washu are the main 4 rn, in Illinois
They didn’t the give me a set time yet
Would you really consider UChicago over Princeton?
Best of luck and hope you get a great financial package from all of them. That will be a tough decision! Congratulations!