My personal statement was written from the selected topic of find x; Within my essay, I wrote about my perception of how the illicit "x" represents a final product; therefore, we human beings have not found it as we have not completed living our lives just yet. I recounted a story my grandfather told me about a near death experience and the things he saw; for him, he was nearing the, "x" the meanings of his life, but he left...

When you're not in school or have time for yourself, what do you enjoy doing? When I get a few hours to put aside responsibilities, I enjoy reading and watching shows based around morality, history, and crime, usually spiced with a hint of feminism. My favorite authors are George Orwell and Sara Paretsky. Complete opposites in the literary spectrum, but both the writers of captivating stories that I have re-read instead of doing my assigned homework. Their books have such...

There's really no magic formula for Chicago; to me, and a lot of the students, the admission process is an absolute mystery. What does hold though, is almost all the students are hard-workers and love to learn. A strong GPA is definitely, in...

In college, I joined the cheerleading team and have been a member since my first year. In addition, I am a member of the UChicago Road Runners club and served...

Right now, I am applying for jobs and fellowships: currently, I work for the Illinois Network of Charter Schools as a part...

A good "why us" essay will address how specific elements of a UChicago education will benefit you, the student. What parts of the core curriculum...

I think I was set apart by being a first generation college student; my interview went very...

My three recommendation letters were all written by my high school teachers: My AP Literature teacher, my Spanish teacher, and my forensic science teacher (who I had known for almost ten years). My English...