URGENT: PLEASE Help!!

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>I'm applying to colleges and was interested in University of Chicago's Engineering program (both Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering). I wanted to find out my chances. Do you think University of Chicago is a safety, match, or reach school for me? Would greatly appreciate prompt responses from experienced students, applicants, adcoms, etc... </p>

<p>Here's a little bit about me:</p>

<p>Stats:
SAT I: 650M 660CR 590W and 650M 640CR 660W
SAT II: 800MathIIC 750BioM 700USH
GPA: 3.84UW and 4.24W
Rank: 2 or 3/480
APs: 7 and 3 JC courses (2x3s, 2x5s, 3x4s)</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:
Research
--> For two years I've researched alternative energies. I've briefly collaborated with university professors of MIT and Harvard, regarding methods for hydrogen production. After lots of research I actually converted an gasoline-powered generator to run on hydrogen. I'm currently working on making the design more efficient.
--> I've also written a research paper on Neuropsychology, entitled "The Effects of Slow-Rotation Spinning on Learning and Memory"</p>

<p>Inventing and Refining Technologies
--> I have filed for thirteen patents for designs of mine which range from improving automotive mechanisms to easing everyday life.</p>

<p>Botball Robotics
--> We went to nationals and scored second. Teams build and program robots to compete on a game board.</p>

<p>Tutoring
--> I hold biweekly tutoring sessions in which I teach Mathematics and Science (my form of community service).</p>

<p>Badminton
--> I prompted the construction of a badminton court (outside of school) and founded a badminton club. </p>

<p>Jobs
--> I have held a job at Ace Auto Works as an "eCommerce Specialist" for three years (about 10hrs/wk)</p>

<p>Awards and Distinctions:
Science Olympiad, 1st Place
Botball, 2nd Place
I-STAR SUMMA
Honor Roll
Golden Star Student</p>

<p>Summer Activities:
Research (discussed already)
Travel across Europe, America, Indo-Pak Subcontinent, Asia
Community college course in Computer Sciences</p>

<p>Miscellaneous Facts:
I'm applying Domestic, though I am applying from Bangalore, India. Since I attended a CA HS for the first three years of my HS, and only recently moved to India for the last year (due to my parents being transfered), I'm still considered a domestic applicant. I'm also a US Citizen, which furthers my quallification to be a domestic applicant. I'm not sure if this situation will advantage me or disadvantage me.</p>

<p>Anyway, would appreciate some feedback, I need to apply soon and time is definitely short.</p>

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<p>its hard to gauge with Chicago..I'm inclined to say that it is somewhere between a match and a reach, but it really all hinges on the essay. Make them great and you should have a great shot.</p>

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<p>Actually, I didn't know that Chicago had an engineering program, but if they do, then you have an excellent shot if you write great essays, espcially about your interest in math and science and engineering and your circumstances that forced you to go to India. I'm pretty sure if you wrote about your experiences in India and what you learned from them, then your essays would be quite good.</p>

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<p>zking, they don't have an engineering program. You posted the exact same thing in BC's forum. Why don't you actually research the majors first instead of wasting our time and your time?</p>

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<p>Heh, ty atomicfusion, I didn't want to be so harsh, but I didn't want to deter him from applying to Chicago because as many know, even if one majors in engineering in college, or anything else, career paths can always change.</p>

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<p>Ya U of C = No engineering program.</p>

<p>Lots of good physics though.</p>

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<p>Univ of Illinois UC has a great engineering program, Chicago has none. Johns Hopkins, Case Western Reserve, and University of Washington (affiliated with the nation's #1 primary care medical school, #7 for research) have excellent bioengineering programs.</p>