aros888,
UChicago
B.S., Computational and Applied Mathematics
I'm a second year computation and applied math major at UChicago who is most interested in computer science, math, and statistics.
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My Why UChicago essay:
The University of Chicago has a phenomenal educational system. But you knew that, and you also know that good education in America is not exclusive to the University of Chicago. The quarter system is an attractive feature as well, and has many advantages, and I'm in love with the city of Chicago. But none of these alone is what makes me certain that the University of Chicago is the place I want to spend the next...
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The day was December 25, 2002; my eighth Christmas. As always on Christmas morning, I was sitting around the Christmas tree with my family, barely able to sip my chocolate milk for all my excitement; it was finally time to unwrap all the presents! But with each new present unwrapped, my excitement fell. By the time all the presents under the tree had been opened, I was nearly in tears; despite all the exciting new toys my sister had unwrapped, all I...
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Question 1. How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago.
The University of Chicago has a phenomenal educational system. But you knew that, and you also know that good education in America is not exclusive to the University of Chicago. The quarter system is an attractive feature as well, and has many...
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For my common app essay, I wrote about a diving trip in which my Uncle's equipment malfunctioned. I managed to stay calm and get him 60 feet up to the surface while sharing air.
I hear the sharp, frantic clink of metal on metal: “tap-tap-tap”. This is unusual; at this point in the dive, the only sounds I usually hear are those of my own rhythmic breathing. I swivel as quickly as I can through the deep, dark water and turn...
General Admissions Advice
How to increase chances at my school
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An interview isn't strictly...
How I chose schools to apply to
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Early action schools that aren't exclusive, such as UChicago and MIT, are generally worth...
What I like about my school’s location and culture
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It's very nice to have a city school, for one. There are so many opportunities for internships, work, etc. For UChicago more specifically, I very much enjoy the common...
My favorite course thus far, and why
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I really enjoyed TAPS 101 (an introductory acting course) because it allowed an opportunity to relax and explore something new amidst...
How I chose schools to apply to
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I applied early to UChicago, and...
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1590
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