<p>I scored a 27 on my ACT, have my chances for admission become hopeless.</p>
<p>Not hopeless, Chicago doesn't really care too much about test scores. Just apply and see what happens.</p>
<p>Wrong. They care lots...SAT Range 1330-1530. That's pretty high. But only 78% (i think) are ranked in top 10% of their graduating class...that's low. Cause for other top 10 schools it's like...90ish%. I wouldn't say your chances are hopless though if your GPA/EC's are good though...but retake it and hope you do better :P</p>
<p>What is the average ACT score for UofC?</p>
<p>You have a chance, though very slight.</p>
<p>I am in the top 2% of my class, my gpa 3.8-3.9 unweighted with increase in grades every year, my ECs are pretty good and my essays will hopefully be great( hispanic-struggles with poverty and deep family troubles). It frustrates me so much that just because my ACT is a couple of points to low my chances decrease significantly.</p>
<p>Oh come on. Nobody here knows if you're going to get in or not. They're just guessing. They're not the admissions officers people. Just retake the test and apply anyway.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that they're educated guesses that have some validity to them, and keep in mind that test scores are one of the top factors for admission.</p>
<p>SXS-</p>
<p>I am also applying to the University of Chicago with an ACT score that leaves plenty of room for improvement. I am, like you, worried that it may affect my chances of admission negatively. Yet I am applying anyway because I know the University can see through test scores to the real individual. I know how deeply frustrating it can be. We live in a world defined by numbers, yet you should not forget that the real you counts as well. I opened my ACT scores the other day and have to admit, I felt a little degraded. </p>
<p>Don't let the ranks decieve you. Yes, the University is top rated and yes, plenty of applicants apply with 34s, 35s, and even 36s. A 27 may appear to put you out of the running, but I believe you should not let this discourage you. If you really believe the University is where you belong, you should pursue it. Visit, email your admissions rep, apply early...all it takes is an ounce of confidence. This is one University where who you are counts. I can tell you, as many others also can, there are waayyy too many people out there with good scores but disreputable character. </p>
<p>By the way, you mentioned family troubles and poverty. Make sure the University is aware of this. It proves your ability to persevere in tough situations. </p>
<p>Also, I'm guessing your an URM (hispanic)? If so, this may give you a leg up. </p>
<p>Good luck, and remember, plenty of other people are in the same boat as you (me).</p>
<p>I will do all that I can.</p>
<p>Please see Libby Pearson's post about test scores. How many times does it have to be said, though Chicago's mid 50% (25 - 75) ACT range is 29–33, it is the least important part of one's application? They do not care a lot about test scores.</p>
<p>Don't worry about these things, if you really like the school, apply as best as you can.</p>
<p>"Wrong. They care lots...SAT Range 1330-1530. That's pretty high. But only 78% (i think) are ranked in top 10% of their graduating class...that's low. Cause for other top 10 schools it's like...90ish%. I wouldn't say your chances are hopless though if your GPA/EC's are good though...but retake it and hope you do better"</p>
<p>No they don't. Chicago doesn't care too much about this. Do some research on this and you'll find out I'm right. Chicago cares about other things, it just so happens that those with the qualities Chicago is after also tend to have high test scores.</p>
<p>^ Agreed. </p>
<p>By the way, according to Zkevin's thread history, he does not appear to have spent a great amount of time on this forum. He might, like some people do, be mistakenly assuming the University of Chicago is similar to other top universities in the way it views applicants' scores.</p>
<p>A low SAT or ACT in a particular area could be a warning sign (even if Chicago doesn't weight them to the same level as the other top schools).
For instance, while I have 700+ in verbal and writing, my math is only a 580. I suspect that will make them a bit unsure if I can handle the school, as a score of 27 might as well.</p>
<p>A 27 is not a low score. Chicago's middle 50% ACT score range is 28-32 or something like that.</p>
<p>ACT distribution for class of 2010:</p>
<p>Distribution by Composite ACT Scores
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30-36 64%
26-29 26%
21-25 10%
16-20 1%
Below 16 0%
Mid 50% ACT 29-33
[/quote]
<p>My previous post was based off the fact that I DIDN"T know his GPA or anything else...just his ACT score. So I assumed his GPA correlated with his ACT score, but apparently I was wrong.</p>
<p>They do care still, but since his GPA is high it won't matter as much. Like I said it won't kill his chances, but it certainly will decrease them, and you are URM (hispanic) so your chances go up significantly. So I'd say your chances are still decent even though your ACT score isn't that high...</p>
<p>And btw, my thread history means nothing. Notice I joined last year. I've viewed plenty of threads, just didn't relaly make many posts</p>
<p>If I apply early action and am denied admission but retake and recieve a higher score(may make the difference) could I apply regular decision, with some study it could be 29+.</p>
<p>If one is denied EA then, I believe, it is over for the year. However, students not accepted EA are frequently deferred to RD. In that case, one may send supplementary data to strengthen their application.</p>
<p>A 27 ACT will not keep one out if the other aspects of the application are strong, especially the essays and the strength of the HS curriculum.</p>