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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Chicago is test optional and disagrees with MIT.  However, the whole package has to show tremendous academic strength, whether it is demonstrated in GPA in the most difficult courses, extracurricular awards, or the unique Chicago essays. In order to be able to write (and enjoy writing) the Chicago essays, one needs to be a very creative and intellectually curious thinker. My kids loved writing those essays, which was a strong indicator that Chicago wouldbe a good fit.[/quote]

MIT is different in that all students have to take required calculus, physics, chem, and bio courses. Test scores, especially math, are strong predictors for this. At other top schools, the reality is that kids who aren't that good at math, etc. can avoid hard classes, major in something easy, and do fine. This is esp true at schools like Yale and Harvard w/ major grade inflation. Even at UChicago, which doesn't have grade inflation, everyone is not required to take the same type of classes as MIT students. MIT is just different.
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