UChicago c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018) Forum

[etramak]

Quick app question: Is everyone listing the other schools they're applying to? I just noticed they ask at the end of Section 8. "Law School Interest"

I did. No harm in being honest and I'm not the first applicant they've ever had who blanketed the T13

Could be wrong but if anything, it might inxrease your chances at $$$ if you have HYS numbers and let Chicago know you're applying to those schools

[dm1683]

Just went complete. Although I know they don't start announcing decisions until like November or so.

[AlPastor]

Quick app question: Is everyone listing the other schools they're applying to? I just noticed they ask at the end of Section 8. "Law School Interest"

I did. No harm in being honest and I'm not the first applicant they've ever had who blanketed the T13

Could be wrong but if anything, it might inxrease your chances at $$$ if you have HYS numbers and let Chicago know you're applying to those schools

Hadn't thought about it that way (not that I have HYS numbers )

[Platopus]

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[sillymints7962]

Checking in! Also, what is their "infamous" policy towards internationals?

[GotLost]

Checking in. Super reach for me.

[DistrictDisaster]

Checking in! Feeling like this is a big reach for me - don't think my LSAT went well so think I'll be a splitter (GPA 3.95). Do splitters ever get cash? Doubtful...

[andysimbi]

Hadn't thought about UChicago much until researching to apply (since I've never been to the city) but now I'm really into it. Super reach for me, though.

[ThatOneAfrican]

Dear comrades,

I'm checking out. After some strategy planning I decided not to apply to Chicago (not an easy decision) due to some policy they have about international students.

I just wanted to wish you all good luck, I really hope you all get into UChicago - so that I can have less competition anywhere else!

Bye!

What was the policy? I was planning to apply to UChicago as well.

[InterLaw]

Dear comrades,

I'm checking out. After some strategy planning I decided not to apply to Chicago (not an easy decision) due to some policy they have about international students.

I just wanted to wish you all good luck, I really hope you all get into UChicago - so that I can have less competition anywhere else!

Bye!

What was the policy? I was planning to apply to UChicago as well.

They require the TOEFL with 106 overall and 26 in each section. I fall short in one section (I didn't prepare that test, c'mon...) and there is no way I'm gonna spend 250$ + 115$ (app fee) for a school in which I have average chances and it's not in my t10!

[sillymints7962]

Oh. Well that sucks. You'd think your PS and LSAT score would do enough already in showing proficiency.

[Thundercar7]

Dear comrades,

I'm checking out. After some strategy planning I decided not to apply to Chicago (not an easy decision) due to some policy they have about international students.

I just wanted to wish you all good luck, I really hope you all get into UChicago - so that I can have less competition anywhere else!

Bye!

What was the policy? I was planning to apply to UChicago as well.

They require the TOEFL with 106 overall and 26 in each section. I fall short in one section (I didn't prepare that test, c'mon...) and there is no way I'm gonna spend 250$ + 115$ (app fee) for a school in which I have average chances and it's not in my t10!

Ohhh really? 26 at least for every toefl section? Just got 26 on my writing... where did you find that requirement? I thought 104 or something would be enough.

Just submitted with ED. Does anyone know whether they offer interviews for ED applicants?

[InterLaw]

Dear comrades,

I'm checking out. After some strategy planning I decided not to apply to Chicago (not an easy decision) due to some policy they have about international students.

I just wanted to wish you all good luck, I really hope you all get into UChicago - so that I can have less competition anywhere else!

Bye!

What was the policy? I was planning to apply to UChicago as well.

They require the TOEFL with 106 overall and 26 in each section. I fall short in one section (I didn't prepare that test, c'mon...) and there is no way I'm gonna spend 250$ + 115$ (app fee) for a school in which I have average chances and it's not in my t10!

Ohhh really? 26 at least for every toefl section? Just got 26 on my writing... where did you find that requirement? I thought 104 or something would be enough.

Just submitted with ED. Does anyone know whether they offer interviews for ED applicants?

Well if you have a 26 in writing as your lowest section you're golden!
Here the source: https://www.law.uchicago.edu/internationalstudents
https://internationalaffairs.uchicago.e ... quirements

[Thundercar7]

Dear comrades,

I'm checking out. After some strategy planning I decided not to apply to Chicago (not an easy decision) due to some policy they have about international students.

I just wanted to wish you all good luck, I really hope you all get into UChicago - so that I can have less competition anywhere else!

Bye!

What was the policy? I was planning to apply to UChicago as well.

They require the TOEFL with 106 overall and 26 in each section. I fall short in one section (I didn't prepare that test, c'mon...) and there is no way I'm gonna spend 250$ + 115$ (app fee) for a school in which I have average chances and it's not in my t10!

Ohhh really? 26 at least for every toefl section? Just got 26 on my writing... where did you find that requirement? I thought 104 or something would be enough.

Just submitted with ED. Does anyone know whether they offer interviews for ED applicants?

Well if you have a 26 in writing as your lowest section you're golden!
Here the source: https://www.law.uchicago.edu/internationalstudents
https://internationalaffairs.uchicago.e ... quirements

that's a narrow escape! Big thanks!!
Yeah I agree Uchi language policy with internationals is strict...But still I'm in here now! And good luck to everyone!

[ksmaster123]

Hey guys,

I was wondering if not filling in some of the optional sections, like Law School Interest or Academic Interest, will affect my admission chances.

Thanks!

[Platopus]

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[ksmaster123]

Hey guys,

I was wondering if not filling in some of the optional sections, like Law School Interest or Academic Interest, will affect my admission chances.

Thanks!

It certainly doesn't help, but it probably doesn't make that big of a difference unless you are a borderline applicant (even then, probably not enough to lead to a ding).

On that thought, why should I give them a reason to put my app in a bad light. Thanks.

[Ron.Swanson]

Checking in! Chicago person as well.

[Platopus]

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[Ron.Swanson]

Checking in! Chicago person as well.

So is Nick Offerman!

Haha, point. And he went to the U of I! I just realized that Ron Swanson would probably like UChicago out of the major schools as it's the most libertarian-leaning.

[Platopus]

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[Ron.Swanson]

Checking in! Chicago person as well.

So is Nick Offerman!

Haha, point. And he went to the U of I! I just realized that Ron Swanson would probably like UChicago out of the major schools as it's the most libertarian-leaning.

They also don't believe in "Safe-spaces". Very Ron Swansonesque

Yup. Their free speech policy definitely stands out.

[#gobroncos]

Submitted yesterday and went complete today! Would love to go to UChicago.

[SopranoSaxophone]

Just about ready to apply. Did anyone write a Why Chicago? I'm contemplating sending without one.

[Platopus]

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