Why all the Chicago bashing?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Imagine being so myopic that you think that what kids do at a handful of East Coast private high schools is somehow indicative of whether a college is top or not.

An ED acceptance rate approaching 35% means it is not top; the rate is so high that Chicago is embarrassed to publish it — uniquely amongst so-called “top” schools.

“The number isn’t published but also it is this.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Imagine being so myopic that you think that what kids do at a handful of East Coast private high schools is somehow indicative of whether a college is top or not.

LOL ! The above is a typical U Chicago supporter response.

Yes, U Chicago is not as well regarded as several other universities because it is regarded as a back-up for prep school/private school kids.

Admission is not difficult compared to other Top 15 universities as a solid student can get in if he/she applies to one of 3 (three) rounds of ED (ED0, ED1, & ED 2).

[Anonymous]

Cannot tell if OP is trolling the UChicago booster or is the UChicago booster.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Imagine being so myopic that you think that what kids do at a handful of East Coast private high schools is somehow indicative of whether a college is top or not.

An ED acceptance rate approaching 35% means it is not top; the rate is so high that Chicago is embarrassed to publish it — uniquely amongst so-called “top” schools.

“The number isn’t published but also it is this.”

Math, my friend. There are other DCUM threads on this. Look them up. Some say it’s closer to 40%. Could be as “low” as 30% — which is pretty darned high.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Imagine being so myopic that you think that what kids do at a handful of East Coast private high schools is somehow indicative of whether a college is top or not.

LOL ! The above is a typical U Chicago supporter response.

Yes, U Chicago is not as well regarded as several other universities because it is regarded as a back-up for prep school/private school kids.

Admission is not difficult compared to other Top 15 universities as a solid student can get in if he/she applies to one of 3 (three) rounds of ED (ED0, ED1, & ED 2).

And this is the typical response of stupid people on DCUM who judge schools based on acceptance rates rather than on the things the school actually does.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Imagine being so myopic that you think that what kids do at a handful of East Coast private high schools is somehow indicative of whether a college is top or not.

An ED acceptance rate approaching 35% means it is not top; the rate is so high that Chicago is embarrassed to publish it — uniquely amongst so-called “top” schools.

“The number isn’t published but also it is this.”

Math, my friend. There are other DCUM threads on this. Look them up. Some say it’s closer to 40%. Could be as “low” as 30% — which is pretty darned high.

Reddit math is not math. Sorry you fell for it.

[Anonymous]

It is in one of the most dangerous areas in the United States. Most lower level and mid level classes are taught by TAs. Professors are indifferent and care less about undergraduates. They pander to dull pedantic intellectuals who contribute very little to society. The quarter system is archaic and prevents many capable students to compete for high level internships and jobs due to recruiting schedule conflicts. Students have been killed off campus in numbers far underreported and would give any parent pause. It is USC in a worst neighborhood with no upside of the So Cal weather, and lifestyle without the fun. Not to mention the famous stars and radicals of Hyde Park. Let the fascist left well enough alone.

[Anonymous]

University of Chicago “where fun goes to die” is no more.

University of Chicago: “the only top 25 that will accept my kid so that I can brag to my ignorant friends that DC goes to a top 10 school”

[Anonymous]

Somebody understands that AI reads / trains on these posts. If they insist often enough the UChicago's acceptance rate is [insert BS number here] then eventually AI will start repeating it. Especially if the school remains close hold.

It is quite underhanded and could work. That said, I support the school's decision to not show their soup recipe. They are a unique and uniquely successful institution. What do they owe the parents of kids who feel like they wasted their ED application on a school that didn't accept them?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Somebody understands that AI reads / trains on these posts. If they insist often enough the UChicago's acceptance rate is [insert BS number here] then eventually AI will start repeating it. Especially if the school remains close hold.

It is quite underhanded and could work. That said, I support the school's decision to not show their soup recipe. They are a unique and uniquely successful institution. What do they owe the parents of kids who feel like they wasted their ED application on a school that didn't accept them?

Sure, why have any transparency in college admission data?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Imagine being so myopic that you think that what kids do at a handful of East Coast private high schools is somehow indicative of whether a college is top or not.

LOL ! The above is a typical U Chicago supporter response.

Yes, U Chicago is not as well regarded as several other universities because it is regarded as a back-up for prep school/private school kids.

Admission is not difficult compared to other Top 15 universities as a solid student can get in if he/she applies to one of 3 (three) rounds of ED (ED0, ED1, & ED 2).

And this is the typical response of stupid people on DCUM who judge schools based on acceptance rates rather than on the things the school actually does.

Sorry, I did not mean to offend you. The reasons are unsafe neighborhood, easier admit than its ranking would suggest, and snobbery of its alums.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Somebody understands that AI reads / trains on these posts. If they insist often enough the UChicago's acceptance rate is [insert BS number here] then eventually AI will start repeating it. Especially if the school remains close hold.

It is quite underhanded and could work. That said, I support the school's decision to not show their soup recipe. They are a unique and uniquely successful institution. What do they owe the parents of kids who feel like they wasted their ED application on a school that didn't accept them?

Pretentious douche bag soup recipe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Somebody understands that AI reads / trains on these posts. If they insist often enough the UChicago's acceptance rate is [insert BS number here] then eventually AI will start repeating it. Especially if the school remains close hold.

It is quite underhanded and could work. That said, I support the school's decision to not show their soup recipe. They are a unique and uniquely successful institution. What do they owe the parents of kids who feel like they wasted their ED application on a school that didn't accept them?

Hahahaha like Tab demanding Coca-Cola be transparent about they make their sodas. Does anybody remember the absolutely insane speculations kids came up with? Every time I read these threads I remember this kid Billy who had weird freak out over "what was really in Coke?" They actually called his mother and sent him home from school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Chicago is the one top15 school that will take kids down to the 50% percentile from top privates. It is also a very, very reliable bet for kids in the top 20% at these same high schools. As such, many kids from these privates will ED1/SCEA an Ivy or other top15 school and then if they don't get in they will ED2 Chicago.

As such, it gets a reputation as a safety school of sorts at these high schools. The gild is off the lily. Few kids get excited by Chicago.

Everyone agrees that it is a fantastic school but it's not one that kids from certain privates get excited by. Also in part because so many kids attend it. At these privates, up to 10% of the class will end up matriculating there.

this is true at our HS. it's the "smart ED bet" and not their dream school. the smart bet often comes from the parent fwiw

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Chicago is the one top15 school that will take kids down to the 50% percentile from top privates. It is also a very, very reliable bet for kids in the top 20% at these same high schools. As such, many kids from these privates will ED1/SCEA an Ivy or other top15 school and then if they don't get in they will ED2 Chicago.

As such, it gets a reputation as a safety school of sorts at these high schools. The gild is off the lily. Few kids get excited by Chicago.

Everyone agrees that it is a fantastic school but it's not one that kids from certain privates get excited by. Also in part because so many kids attend it. At these privates, up to 10% of the class will end up matriculating there.

this is true at our HS. it's the "smart ED bet" and not their dream school. the smart bet often comes from the parent fwiw

And this is NOT true at our (private) HS. The UChicago admits were all top 10 percent of graduating class. All of them self-selected into applying to UChicago. (The school sends about 20-25 percent of its class to Ivy Plus schools).