UChicago?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Academic Profile</p>

<p>GPA Unweighted: 3.92
GPA Weighted: 4.2
SAT: 2250 (Might retake)
SAT Math II/Spanish/Bio E: 750/720/770
AP Courses: Biology, English 11, English 12, Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Econ, Government, Psychology
(Mostly 4s and 5s on AP Tests, 2 on AP Bio) :(
I will be able to write well thought out, organized, and passionate essays.</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities</p>

<p>Marching Band: 4 Years (Section Leader 2 Years)
Wind Ensemble: 4 Years (Section Leader 3 Years)
Jazz Band: 4 Years (Section Leader 2 Years)
Adv. Mens Choir: 1 Year
Varsity Swimming: 1 Year
Tri M Music Honor Society: 2 Years
National Honor Society: 1 Year
Boy Scouts of America: 10 Years (Eagle Scout)
Piano: 10 Years
All-State Band: 2 Years
All Star Band: 3 Years
CC Honor Band: 3 Years
I have had a job at a sports clothing shop for 1 year. (I work about 20 hours a week)</p>

<p>Volunteering</p>

<p>Hospital Service: 200 Hours
Boys and Girls Club: 200 Hours
Middle School/ Elementary School Tutoring: 100 Hours</p>

<p>Thank you!!!!</p>

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<p>Assuming you are a junior… your essays will be key. Your stats are good, but U of C looks for an intellectual spark that you may or may not have (ECs don’t shout “U of C type” to me).</p>

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<p>You might want to check out the CC thread for EA UChicago students and see stats for accepted vs. deferred applicants: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-chicago/1709510-university-of-chicago-class-of-2019-early-action-results-only.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-chicago/1709510-university-of-chicago-class-of-2019-early-action-results-only.html#latest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>My D was accepted (her DREAM school), and I really believe it had a lot to do with her essays. She is truly passionate about this school, we visited, and she was able to tie in some of her experiences from that visit into her essays. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>