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Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>Please Read to the end and I would be thankful if you could give an advice!</p>

<p>International Student (Korean Citizen but Canada Permenant Resident, immigrated in gr.8)
GPA
Grade 10- 3.82 (av. 90%)
Grade 11- 4.0 (av. 96%)
Grade 12-4.0 (av. 98% so far)
Cumulative-3.94 unweighted
No specific rank- Estimated 10%
Most rigorous courses possible
Applying no financial aid, willing to pay fully $50000 a year (i wonder if this would help...)</p>

<p>High Achievement- Math 10 Provincial 99%, Math 11 Honor 100% Math 12 Honor 100% (Provincial 98%), Calculus 12 99% Biology 12 97% (Provincial 93%), Physics 11 97%, Chemistry 11 96% (Provincial= Government Exam in British Columbia)</p>

<p>SAT
SAT Reasoning
June
Math 780
CR 590
Writing 610
(may seem a mere excuse but the score is ridiculous because I always got +2200 in the practice ones I wrote at the institutions I went. Probably I was very nervous because it was first time)</p>

<p>Planning to write again in October and December expecting +2200</p>

<p>SAT Subject Test
May
Math IIC 800</p>

<p>November
Physics, Korean, Biology
(expecting 800 for physics and korean, 700+ for biology)
AP
Calculus AB Exam- 5.0 (our school, just like most high schools in Canada, does not offer any APs, so I self studied)
College Course Stastistics- A (University of Oklaoma)</p>

<p>TOEFL- 106/120 ibt</p>

<p>Ecs
House of Grace- Praise Leader on guitar + helping street people 3 hrs Gr.9,10,11,12
Math Club President- 3 hrs Gr.11,12 – Teaching AP Calculus and helping prepare for mathematics contests on the board + Private Tutoring (1:1) with no fee inside school at lunch and spare time
Mathematics Student Teacher- 4 hrs Gr.10,11,12
Laos Mission Trip- 2 weeks in Gr.10 Helping poor children in Laos-feeding and washing (everyone), teaching mathematics (my own part)
Cedarview Lodge- Playing the classical guitar to seniors with dementia 1 hr Gr. 10,11,12
Immigrant Service Society- Translator, Korean and English 2 hr Gr.10,11,12 (Attained 100% in KOREAN OFFICIAL TEST) many of my translations turned up on the local newspapers...)
STAND Club- guitar performer when there are any events+ secretary when there are none – gr.10,11,12
Jazz Band- 2 hrs Gr.9 Alto Sax (Involved in Band gr.8-10)
Lynn Valley Soccer- 2 hrs Gr. 9,10 (awarded sportsmanship awards... not a big deal)
Private Tutoring Mathematics and Science (outside school)- 4 hr Gr.10,11,12</p>

<p>Awards
Gr10-
Cailey Math Contest School Champion Medal
Mathematics Honor 11 Top Subject Award (Given to 1 of 338, and I was in gr.10 at that time)
Service Certificate
Distinguished Honor Roll
Science 10 Top Subject Award (Given to 1 of 338)
Gr 11-
Fermat Math Contest School Champion Medal
Canadian Mathematics Open Challenge School Champion + 146th Student National Rank in Canada throughout all provinces
Mathematics Honor 12 Top Subject Award (Given to 1 of 338, and I was in gr.11 at that time)
Distinguished Honor Roll
Outstanding Service Award</p>

<p>I wish to go to medical school.
Should I apply to mathematics or biology?
*As my ECs and scores show, I love mathematics. But as for my future occupation, I wish to become a doctor. What should I do! Should I write in the essay that I want to study mathematics but want to become a doctor? I want to become a doctor because I'm planning to spend most of my life in Africa to cure people and spread gospel (my family members and relatives are all devout Christians) just like my idol, Dr. Noguchi, did. Please give me an advice! Thank You! (Oh, I'm applying to CAS, which is a hugh reach for me currently b/c of my low SAT score..... but I will raise it up for sure!) THANK YOU!! Oh, and do you think I have any chance if I get over 2200+ in SAT?
Do you think, in your opinion, I will stand a better chance getting in if i choose math major? Thank you!</p>

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<p>You are extremely unlikely to get in. Looking at your Reading/Writing scores I would suggest applying to a different school (with strong technical/science majors but without the core). Core will kill you (humanities, etc.).</p>

<p>Examples of schools to consider instead - UIUC, Michigan (if you can get in those).</p>

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<p>Honestly, I think the above poster is being a little assuming and I must disagree. I do not go to U of C, I want to. </p>

<p>Consider this, if you don't apply, you definitely don't have a chance, if you do apply, you have a slim one. You'll probably be on the lower end of the applicant pool, but it doesn't mean you don't have a shot. Your test scores aren't terrible, you've definitely gone above and beyond class-wise. Write amazing essays. Try taking the ACT, the math is probably elementary for you and the english/reading is not too difficult with a little practice. Speak to the admissions rep assigned to you, let them know you're interested.</p>

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<p>BTW, I highly doubt your intended choice of major is going to make a huge difference in the admissions decision. Plenty of freshmen who start out thinking they know what they want to do end up switching their major by sophomore year. This is typical of most colleges.</p>

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<p>Chicago does not require nor expect a major to be stated. Also, plenty of premed students are Humanities concentrators. Test scores will not keep one out if one can write good essays and make a case why one should be at the school.</p>

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<p>You will prolly get in, but I must also say you are the most stereotypical Asian ever. Try to avoid that on the essays/apps.</p>

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<p>Your SAT isnt that low, try taking it again, Chicago takes your highest score in each subject. Your SAT IIs are next to worthless though, Chicago doesn't pay much mind to them. With your ECs, decently strong test scores, course schedule, and GPA I dont see them rejecting you. But no one can judge how the adcom will feel that day. Perhaps they will have a mess around day and reject all the qualified applicants and let in the underdogs.. we can only speculate. By the by.. about your major, if I get in to Chicago I am going to be premed with a Classical Studies major.. med schools love weird stuff. Good luck!</p>

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<p>^ Well I sure hope they don't admit based on how they feel that day.</p>

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<p>Notsomuch,
Very cool regarding your interest in Classics. I, too, a very interested in that area (specifically Greek), though math is always an option as well. Unfortunately, I am not innately talented in either subject.</p>

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<p>Wait....Notsomuch, that post reads as if you are going to major in Classical studies because med schools love "weird stuff". What the heck??? That type of "weird stuff" is the source of my stereotypes against pre-med students.</p>

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<p>Well, if he likes Classics, then go for it. If not, he should know that Classics is no easy major; don't assume that Latin and Greek are analygous to French and Spanish, because they aren't.</p>