<p>@tarmiriel, where did you get that info from?</p>
<p><a href=“https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/[/url]”>https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/</a> :D</p>
<p>Yes, all: we are extending our deadline due to the likely effects of the hurricane on many students. We ask that you complete your application at some point during the week of November 5th. All application materials are expected to be submitted by 5 p.m. Central Time on Friday, November 9th. Please note that it is acceptable for mailed materials to arrive in our office after that date, so long as they are appropriately postmarked.</p>
<p>We will keep in touch if adverse conditions continue past November 9th, but at this point we hope all students will plan to be ready to submit applications by November 9th. Stay safe, everyone!</p>
<p>I want to request an alumni interview but I don’t see how to on my account… Am I missing it or are they not offering any more?</p>
<p>Hi, Grace!</p>
<p>I’m the parent of a high school senior who is enrolled in a dual language program where half of her classes are taught in Spanish, which is great, but some of her teachers speak very little English and therefore it would be a hardship for them to provide recommendations. She can get great recommendations from her academic decathlon and information technology teachers (her school is a tech magnet), who have taught her for three years each and know her well, but are those considered “academic” enough (well, of course academic decathlon is academic by definition, but it’s not “core”)? She also can get great recommendations from her government and Spanish teachers, who don’t know her quite as well. Will it count against her if she doesn’t have a math/science recommendation (those teachers are from Cuba)? Could that lack be at least partially offset by taking the SAT math level II subject test?</p>
<p>Thank you for any insight you can provide; I really appreciate it!</p>
<p>On alumni interviews: alumni interview requests are not currently active in UChicago accounts due to a technical difficulty-- interviews may still be requested at this time, but accounts are mistakenly not currently reflecting this. Please check back in your account in 1-2 days as we hope to resolve the problem as soon as we can.</p>
<p>I was wondering how important the general common app essay is in comparison to the U of C specific essays. Is it barely looked at or is it an equal to the U of C essays?</p>
<p>Hello Grace,
Can you help clarify?</p>
<p>I would like some clarification.</p>
<p>In webpage <a href=“https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/applicants/firstyear/[/url]”>https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/applicants/firstyear/</a>
Financial Aid Application
For details on how to apply for financial aid, please refer to Costs and Aid. The University of Chicago’s consideration of applications for admission is need blind for citizens of the U.S. and Canada as well as U.S. permanent residents. Canadian citizens should follow the directions for applying for international aid found on the International Aid website. Your application for need-based financial aid will have no bearing on your application for admission to the College.
The University of Chicago will meet a student’s demonstrated need throughout their four years in the College.
This webpage seems to imply Canadians are needs-blind admissions.</p>
<p>In webpage <a href=“https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/costs/international.shtml[/url]”>https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/costs/international.shtml</a>
In our admissions process, we must be need-sensitive for international candidates. This means that when reviewing international applications, UChicago takes into account whether or not an applicant has requested financial assistance. Though we will meet every admitted students demonstrated need, we advise you to apply for financial aid only if you do not have the resources to fund your education, and to complete the financial aid form as accurately as possible.</p>
<p>This webpage implies that international candidates are NEEDS-AWARE.
Can you let me know what is the situation for Canadians???</p>
<p>Hello Grace,
I have a question regarding setting up my account for UChicago.
I sent my application (Commonapp + Supplement + Scores etc) completely
on Oct 14. On Common application, it says everything was downloaded Oct 15.
Yet, I still haven’t received (even though it has past two weeks) PIN code and
access for my account for UChicago yet. I have heard UChicago typically takes
two days. Should I be worried? I have checked my Spam emails just in case, but
I couldn’t find any.
(When I go to UChicago website, though, I could check my Email Address was definitely
in the UChicago system because I could “find the password” by sending new PIN code to my email. But, even though it says, “the new PIN code will arrive in the next few minutes,” it is just not coming to me.)
So it is not because I typed wrong email address in the Common App or Supplement nor it is going into my Spam email. Maybe UChicago is not sending PIN code yet?</p>
<p>To students affected by the storm only or everyone ?</p>
<p>Hi,
how are online AP courses viewed at UChicago? For my AP Calc AB class, I am tanking since my teacher doesn’t really appreciate underclassmen (i.e. juniors and I am a junior). This late in the semester, my grade is not recoverable. </p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>Hi,
I’d like to thank you very much for helping us stressed seniors out with any questions we have. My question is whether UChicago tracks an applicants interest in the school?
And if the interview holds any real weight in our admissions process?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Hello, Grace-
I’m writing my extended essay in the format of a short story. I wanted to do it this way, because I felt I could best answer the question and express myself this way. The only thing I’m worried about is that it’s a little short (~260 words), because the dialogue doesn’t take up as many words as narrative would, at least in my case. Could this short length be a problem?</p>
<p>Thank you for helping us all out here!</p>
<p>Hi Grace,</p>
<p>On the common application, does whatever I mark on my future plans (intended major/job) make an impact on admissions?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance!</p>
<p>I just called Admissions and they clarified that the extension of the EA deadline is just for the east coast.</p>
<p>They just sent out a mass email saying:</p>
<p>“Please rest assured that for all students hoping to apply under Early Action, our office understands if you need additional time to submit your application. Whether you are delayed due to unexpected hardship from the storm, a personal or family crisis, or simply to take advantage of a brand-new program like UChicago Promise, we will gladly receive your materials after the November 1 deadline with no penalty to you.”</p>
<p>Doesn’t sound like it’s just for the East coast.</p>
<p>hey grace!
I submitted my supplement a while back (EA) and was reading through it today and I found a bunch of (4) errors in my extended essay. Sometimes when I write, I miss out words in the middle because I’m excited…I proof read that essay 3 times and had two teachers proof read it too. Is this gonna significantly hurt my acceptance chances? Also, is there any way I can replace it? Thanks!!!</p>
<p>Hi Grace,
I submitted my Common App and the UChicago supplement yesterday. When should we expect to receive the information for our UChicago Account?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi Grace,</p>
<p>I live in the central time zone. I submitted the application and supplement at 11:40PM on November 1st, central zone time, but the time stamp on the common application says it was submitted at November 2nd. Does this reflect poorly on me as an applicant in any way? Will my chances of admissions decrease? Thank you.</p>
<p>Rapid fire response before I leave for the day: there is no need to worry about the time stamp on your submission. UChicago Accounts are usually established 1-2 days after you submit; check the Spam filter in your email account as it is an automatically generated message that sometimes gets classified as Spam. It is not possible to replace already submitted essays, but we understand that typos sometimes sneak through. We are continuing to accept applications from students whose extenuating circumstances prevented timely submission yesterday. Have a good weekend guys!</p>