<p>Lakerskingdom: Do you have the faintest idea what inane, nonsensical statements you are making, and in a UChicago forum no less? No one claimed that a University of Chicago education is superior to that of "HYPSC". Nor does that mean that Chicago is by any means a lesser institution. Personally (for what it's worth), were I confronted with the choice of an Ivy and Chicago, I would wholeheartedly choose the latter, if only because I'd feel a sense of belonging. I guess by your definition, I'd be crazy. :)</p>
<p>A new york times article said that 98% of those that get into harvard and chicago choose harvard.</p>
<p>care to post the article for us?</p>
<p>look it up yourself. it was in the new york times the last couple of days. it was a chart.</p>
<p>right....</p>
<p>very credible.</p>
<p>Where are you attending next fall, lakerskingdom? I hope IIT if you are concerned with prestige and selectivity.</p>
<p>...and for every 4 students who are admitted to Yale & Harvard, three choose Harvard. Harvard is the oldest, richest, and most well known school in the United States. Those who apply typically do want to attend. What is missed are those that look at Harvard (and others), find it unappealing, and simply don't apply. It is also true that in a recent survey (with over 51% of the students participating), Harvard students ranked the school 31 out of 33 schools in a survey of student academic and social satisfaction. Wanting what Harvard appears to offer, and actually getting it, may not be the same. I'm sure, however, addressing those problems will be Harvard's new president's #1 priority.</p>
<p>Guys, I understand that debate is a centerpiece of a future Chicago student/applicant's arsenal of abilities, but there is truly no point in feeding the troll. He wants to get a rise out of you, nothing more. He probably didn't get into any of the colleges he's talking about and now he's just ticked off. Then again, if he did get into Harvard then I think I am glad that I have chosen to send them notice of my not attending, because clearly, Harvard is admitting under-qualified candidates.</p>
<p>How does the popular saying go? "Don't argue with an idiot; they'll bring you down to their level and beat you with experience."</p>
<p>Don't get me wrong. "Why would someone choose Chicago over Harvard?" has the potential to be a decent academic debate, but the quality of Laker's arguments shows that this is not his true intent. </p>
<p>Lakers: I'm sorry you were rejected from UChicago, but it's time to grow up a little...</p>
<p>BTW, I actually do apologize for any and all personal attacks against Harvard acceptees (I didn't mean to insult anyone. Heck, I am one, so it would be rather silly, don't you think?) and even those aimed directly at Lakers. Just trying to show how stupid these tactics are in a conversation.</p>
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Deep Springs College < 7%</p>
<p>SAT - Verbal Range (25-75%): 750-800
SAT - Math Range (25-75%): 700-800</p>
<p>If those are the criteria...
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<p>LOL! Sorry, that made me giggle.</p>
<p>As an aside: my personal reason for not wanting to attend Harvard is because I visited and absolutely hated the school. Everything from the tourist trap known as Cambridge, to the architecture, to the feeling I got from talking with the students there, to the way the students walked and the professors taught their classes, was a huge turnoff. In fact, the only Ivy League school I was still considering after my tour of the east coast was Princeton, and it happens to be the one I get rejected from. I took it as a sign that the Ivy League just wasn't meant for me. Good luck to everyone who it is suited for though!</p>
<p>Chicago is my dream school. None of the Ivies compare in my eyes.</p>
<p>Man, Deep Springs College is incredible. However, it's can't be compared to the U of C because it's a two year program.</p>
<p>a girl at our school chose SDSU (San diego state university) over Harvard. no joke</p>
<p>She made a good choice.</p>
<p>I have personally already crossed an Ivy off my list. Chicago's still there. </p>
<p>Also, I'd just like to say I have little respect for Princeton, based on my experience. the most prententious, arrogant, self-aggrandizing girl from my school last year goes there. In her final SAT session (my first) she claimed JHU was her safety school. Her SAT I score was less than 2100, but she got into Princeton early. No real leadership, some play roles. She fenced. I'm convinced thats why she was accepted. I know from my experiences with her that Princeton has been dealt a loss in taking her. I find it hard to believe that a university that makes such acceptancers based on non-academic requirements is incredibly superior. Perhaps this is a little off topic, but I found it appropriate.</p>
<p>I'm seriously considering Chicago over Harvard. </p>
<p>Except that Chicago is coming out to be more expensive than Harvard. Good luck convincing my parents.</p>
<p>Sports Are The Best Way To Get Into Colleges And Chicago Has Absolutely Zero Respect For Athletes, Dark Ruler. </p>
<p>Princeton Should Be Commended For Taking Another Student Athletes, Because Sa's Don't Get Enough Respect.</p>
<p>Uh I run XC and Track. I've talked to the coach at Chicago. Even though I'm only a 2:08 800 runner, he said I can still run on the team. Therefore, Chicago is even MORE accepting of student athletes than Princeton, because they let everyone practice, even if you aren't the very best. And Chicago still has a 3:51 1500 runner. More egalitarian than Princeton. So whats this about no respect? True, they don't favor athletes in the admissions process, but this is as it should be. Academia should be analyzed for admission to an academic institution. Athletic ability shouldn't be revelant.</p>
<p>Good Point's Dark Ruler. That's Why Chicago Has A 35% Acceptance Rate. There Student Body Is Not As Talented As Princeton's. Princeton Would Never Allow "just Anyone" To Run On The Team.</p>
<p>So they reject qualified academic students in favor of athletes? How is that appropriate behavior for an academic instituiton? I remember tthe big article about the HIGHLY qualified asian-american who was rejected by Princeton. Then I open my local newspaper to see a local lacrosse player accepted. Very fair, eh?</p>
<p>Yes, It Absolutely Is Fair. Think Of How Boring The Princeton Campus Would Be If It Was A Campus Just Fill Of Valedictorians With 2400 On The Sat. They Could Do That, But They Don't. (btw, That Student Only Had A 2400, But Janet Rapelye Said Is Extra Curriculars Were Very Weak, Which Is Why He Didn't Get In.)</p>
<p>right. because the lacrosse player will blind us with his dazzling wit as opposed to Jian Li.
(And of course, we can always trust a dean of admissions to tell the truth when she is confronted with a civil rights suit)</p>
<p>Wow, totally a troll. </p>
<p>Well, consider us another family that wouldn't even <em>consider</em> HYPS over Chicago or Reed. My son was completely turned off by the Ivies and the sorts of students who attend a school for prestige reasons. He's also a little queasy around people who choose a school and/or career based on expected income or job placement after graduation. </p>
<p>Chicago is a stronger school for the sort of academic culture he wants, and has ties to Freudian theorists, while Harvard does not. Even Stanford, originally his first choice, turned out to be a bad option for him, given that the Psych department is very Cognitive-based. </p>
<p>But yall all know that, and the OP is a total git. <em>laugh</em></p>