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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]...But perfect school for the right kid.[/b] [/quote]
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Either this is a meaningless statement (e.g. for every school, there is some kid who will find it perfect) and/or it begs the crucial questions (how many such kids/what profile).  Abstractly, my kid (PhD bound, academically well-rounded and there for (rather than despite) the Core, appreciative of the undergrad cohort (smart, serious, friendly, interesting), engaged in a wide range of activities) is the right kid for UofC.  But DC would be the first to tell you that the school is not perfect. Lots of undergrads feel really oppressed/pressured/depressed.  DC is generally not one of them, but being surrounded by smart/serious/nice/interesting/engaged people who are routinely depressed and/or freaking out (and doing so in an environment where mental health services are relatively scarce and not very good) creates an environment that falls far short of perfection. UChicago can be a soul-crushing experience even for kids who came in as joyful nerds.  This is DC’s perspective from the vantage point of 4th year.  First year, DC’s reaction was “this is great!” but arguably “this” was college and the city of Chicago rather than the University per se.  
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NP here.  This is really helpful and well thought out.  Thank you.  I appreciate that you took the time.
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