<p>Are we allowed to apply to an ED school in addition to EA at UC? Provided that we withdraw application to UC with admittance to the ED school…(eg upenn) </p>
<p>Thanks! :)</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>raccoon-- yes, we allow students to apply to ED schools as well, although do request that you withdraw your application promptly if you are admitted to your ED school, even if you have not yet received a decision from UChicago.</p>
<p>I’m not entirely sure how familiar you are with the specifics of the current state of Chicago’s Econ department, but how deeply ingrained is neoclassical theory within the department right now? Because I adore this school so much but I also adore economics. If I were to major in it, however, would Chicago’s Econ department allow a Marxist student to pass through her studies without ripping out her limbs?</p>
<p>Oh man I wish I knew enough to answer that last one, but I totally don’t. My suggestions: email <a href=“mailto:psac@uchicago.edu”>psac@uchicago.edu</a>, our student question-answering e-mail address, and we’ll try to find a current Econ student to answer your question. Alternatively, contact the Econ department directly-- [University</a> of Chicago Department of Economics | Undergraduate Economics at Chicago](<a href=“http://economics.uchicago.edu/undergraduate/]University”>http://economics.uchicago.edu/undergraduate/)</p>
<p>There may be relevant information about their philosophy on their website, or a departmental contact that you could direct questions to.</p>
<p>Hope that helps!</p>
<p>hi grace</p>
<p>I’m sure you’ve answered this already, but I havent been able to locate it through the thread…</p>
<p>But how strict are you guys on your word count limit? I know most places dont mind a 10% overage…is that true with you guys as well? </p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>It’s a slippery slope on saying what is and isn’t appropriate within our word count guidelines. We say we’d like our essays at about 500 words apiece, and hope that guideline will be respected; a 10% overage isn’t bad, but is still over our limit. We won’t stop reading your essay at 501 words, or even 550 words, or probably even 600 words, because of course we value your work and it is our job to read your essays and consider your ideas carefully and fully. But think of it like your relationship with driving and the speed limit-- you can go a little over the limit without getting caught (or encountering the ire of your admissions counselor, in this case), but there is a limit for a reason and reasonable reasons for why that limit has been set. Just plan to craft an essay that stays at, or near, the 500 word guideline, and know that there is a little bit of wiggle room in case you’re over or under.</p>
<p>Thanks so much!</p>
<p>What would you recommend bringing to an interview? Is a resume a good idea?</p>
<p>Also, does the 500 word limit apply to all three essays?</p>
<p>How do you suggest a student applying approach the essay questions?</p>
<p>truvia, a resume is not required for an interview, nor recommended-- our interviews are much more of the conversational and informational nature, so come prepared to talk about things like your favorite books, what you like about school, etc. My only recommendation is to bring some good questions (either in your head or written down) as this will be a great time for one-on-one discussion of UChicago with one of our interviewers!</p>
<p>Word limit: the 500 word limit applies to each essay. Your three essays combined may (and should) total more than 500 words, but no single essay should exceed 500 words. </p>
<p>siodab95, hard one to answer here-- you are really welcome to take the essay prompts in any direction that you’d like to. The one way I would strongly suggest not taking the prompt is by trying to re-fit an essay you’ve already written for class or for a different school in to the prompt (or in to a “create your own” prompt if you are re-purposing a prompt from a different exercise-- we hope you will truly create your own). For one, this usually winds up being awkward, as we provide you with relatively uncommon prompts that usually do not easily re-fit other essays, and we also hope that these prompts give you the inspiration (or at least the need) to think about something you may never have considered before, and to tackle the response in whatever creative and interesting way you think will help us learn what’s going on in your brain.</p>
<p>Grace, I’m trying to register for an information session/tour, but whenever I click on the calendar, all the options say Booth School of business.</p>
<p>I also had a question about a sibling. My sister is attending the medical school at UChicago next year. Is this considered legacy?</p>
<p>Aaronyah, yes, this is correct, we are having some construction on the quad right in front of our building which is making it difficult to access, so information sessions will be held in a room at the Booth School of Business for the next several weeks. They are still undergraduate admissions information sessions. </p>
<p>No, you would not be considered a legacy.</p>
<p>UChicago: On the supplement there is a section where you can list any family affiliation with UChicago. Do you think I should put down my sister?</p>
<p>Yes, you are welcome to put down your sister there. Any student with any affiliation is welcome to list such there-- this space is appropriate for both disclosing legacy status (parent, grandparent), listing a sibling who attends either the College or graduate school, or noting that a close relative works or worked at UChicago even in a non-academic capacity (say your grandfather was a maintenance worker in the hospital system for 40 years-- we would be happy to have you note that, too).</p>
<p>UChicago,</p>
<p>Id appreciate your input on the following:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Can/should an applicant submit one of her two required teacher recommendations from a foreign language teacher if the student wishes to major in that foreign language at the University of Chicago?</p></li>
<li><p>As the University of Chicago is well known for its holistic evaluation of each applicant, how does it accomplish that beneficial end when an applicant has attended two high schools in different regions of the country? Does your regional admission representative for the applicant’s current high school consult with your regional admission representative for the applicant’s prior high school?</p></li>
<li><p>How does the admission process factor in exigent circumstances such as serious illness when evaluating a students academic record? For example, if a student with otherwise exemplary grades suffers a drop in grades one semester due to illness, do you discount that grade drop if the student explains the reasons for that decline on her Common Application? Or is even an anomalous drop in grades inexorably detrimental to an applicants prospects of admission?</p></li>
<li><p>It is often said that the University of Chicago places greater importance on student essays than its peer institutions. Is that an accurate statement?</p></li>
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<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>jmilton,</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Yes, you may submit a language teacher recommendation. It is preferable to submit a recommendation from a language teacher who has taught you at beyond the first or second-year level, if possible.</p></li>
<li><p>If a student has attended two different schools in different areas, the admissions counselor for the region for the school the student currently attends will usually ask the counselor for the other region to read the student’s application as well.</p></li>
<li><p>Although most of our admitted students do achieve high grades throughout the course of high school, there are, of course, many exceptions to this and we will evaluate outstanding circumstances accordingly. In the case of illness or a life event that may have adversely affected grades, we encourage the student to ask their guidance counselor to mention the circumstance in the student’s guidance counselor recommendation.</p></li>
<li><p>While we do place a good deal of emphasis on essays, I have not worked for/represented any other schools, so it is not possible for me to compare us to other institutions.</p></li>
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<p>UChicago, do you release statistics for graduate school admissions in the social sciences division?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>hi! if i were to enter a supplement for music and i do not play the whole piece because its about 30 minutes long, will it hurt me?</p>