UChicago, Notre Dame, and all the nitty-gritty

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey!
UChicago is by far my dream school. I love pretty much everything about it and can't wait to apply. However, I am so very nervous that I won't get in. I've visited 9 other colleges and I haven't felt an actual pull from any other than UChicago.
I have a 3.8 UW, 4.3 W GPA (I didn't know I had to try F and S years, that sounds like a lame excuse but I didn't realize that cum. GPA mattered)
I got a 2050 (1320) on my SAT on my first try (680 CR, 640 M, and 730 W) and a 2090 (1390) my second try (690 CR, 700 M, and 700 W)… my superscore is therefore 2120.
I took the ACT in June (35 Eng, 32 Math, 33 reading, 32 Science, 32 Eng/Wr, and 33 Composite) and SAT IIs in May (770 Math II, 750 Chem, and 570 Span[it was a long night because of prom followed by a tedious morning]) in May along with 2 AP tests this year and 6 (I think) next year. I know that seems like a small amount for this year but I missed a month of school and both the test dates and makeup date for my last 3 APs because my appendix ruptured (football size abscess) and then I got a paralytic ileus… not fun.
Right now I am in all honors except for our required Theology class (which I am acing) my Q3 GPA was a 4.679 (the highest it's ever been), my Q4 was a 4.559, but my S2 was 4.739.
ECs: President of Drama club and lead in every show (we have 3 a year) very involved with that, film club, campus ministry, SOUL Team (an extension of campus ministry), and Retreat-Leadership team, I am secretary of our chapter of Tri-M (music honors society) and accompany and sing in the choir every week. I am also starting a foundation/organization that raises money and family-bonding in the school community for those in need within the faculty, staff, and students.
I have high honors every quarter, a medal of excellence in Theology my sophomore year, and a MOE in Spanish my junior year.
I won a National Silver Medal for my Short story sophomore year, will be published (for another story) in a local anthology and a public magazine.
and actively work a part-time job (nights and weekends)
I have been told that I am a very good writer and I will work on all my essays over the summer.</p>

<p>Any advice on this or any other aspect of application (major, EA or not to EA, etc.)?</p>

<p>Thank you so much in advance!</p>

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<p>Oh! and I am now 13/209(ish) in my class. (6.22%)</p>

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<p>For UChicago, I honestly think that it may be a reach for you. Notre Dame, is actually pretty achievable. Keep in mind UChicago has one of the lowest acceptance rates in the world!</p>

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<p>Based on your SATs UChicago is still a Reach. Your ACTs help though since they are good. Your ECs seem pretty good. But realistically it will always be a reach to most people since it’s so difficult to get in, and the acceptance rates are so low. But I would definitely apply. Maybe apply to Northwestern if you like Chicago. I think Notre Dame is a high match, possibly low reach. But I think you have a high chance of getting in there. Good Luck with everything! </p>

<p>If you have time I would love your input back</p>

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<p>I have a question!</p>

<p>On my college applications:
– Should I put psychology or economics as my major. Will that decision vary by school? I know schools look at it to a certain extent to try to get certain concentrations of majors… so I am worried… especially with UChicago, ND, and NW. What should I do?</p>