You’re right in that they call applicants to offer them admission. However, don’t get your hopes down yet. Today’s UChicago’s reply date, so they are probably busy with that and tomorrow they have an idea if they’ll be able to offer places for 2025.
DS has received a similar reply when he sent a status update and LOCI to his regional AO. Not sure if one can read into it, or its just their way of responding.
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I believe it’s just the template they use to respond to updates. I got a very similar response when I sent my first email a couple of days after decisions came out.
If it helps, I similarly updated my AO on continued interest (just for c/o 2025) and she said this today as well
“Thanks for reaching out again. I can assure you that we have made note of your continued interest in U Chicago.
That being said, we encourage you to spend the next few weeks finishing out the school year strong, enjoying the remainder of your senior year, excited about going off to college in the fall! I will let you know if there are any updates on the waitlist.”
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My AO said the waitlist is indeed need-blind, and confirmed they’re not taking any for the 2025 class anymore. They are still pulling for the 2026 class though!
oh dang when did your AO send that to you?
Yesterday! I was already in contact with him about other updates so it was just a quick email. 
Honestly, it’s so frustrating they refuse to confirm to what we already know. The admissions office tells the admitted waitlisters that they’re done for 2025, but when you email about it they answer in a round-about manner. I’d just appreciate honesty at this point.
Yes, if its indeed the case that they are done with 2025, it would bring closure to those waiting if they told us so.
When I wrote my Admissions Officer, I said this:
“I know the 2025 class has been filled, but is there an end date for notification for the 2026 year’s gap students?” and he never contradicted me, which I believe they would do if they weren’t full. He never confirmed either, but that’s the platitudes by AOs.
They told everybody they would “start” to look at the WL in May.
hey there! may i ask if they have actually given a date for when they stop pulling for the class if 2026 in their reply to you? thanks!
Congrats! My daughter is taking the same route. I would love to have her connect with other UChicago 2026 gap year students.
Congrats! My daughter got the same and accepted. It’s a bit of a turn in the road but UChicago was one of her top choices and she’s excited to end up there.
DS was accepted at Washington and Lee with an award for tuition room and board. U Chicago admitted him off the waitlist to class of 2026 with an award preview of tuition plus board. Difficult decision. Both schools are extraordinary in their own way. We are consulting everyone!
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someone on reddit mentioned getting off the uchicago waitlist for c/o 2025 with a call yesterday
Any further details? Which region, international, etc?
I got an email yesterday from my UCHICAGO AO informing me that it seems that they don’t have more room in the class of 2025 and asking if i am still willing to be considered for 2026 as i had mentioned in the waitlist reply form. Did this happen with someone else and what are my chances at getting an offer now?
It seems like you’re in. Congrats in advance! It happened with those that got in for the class of 2026. If you said yes, then your portal will soon be updated. If you don’t mind me asking, are you domestic or international? And, if international, which country did you apply from? Thanks!
Yeah! It seems like they are interested in admitting you - normally they call first so look out for that but, if not, it usually takes a day for the portal to update. Definitely email back if you know that UChi is your first choice despite the gap year.
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