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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kids who are seriously into academics and looking forward to college as an intellectual challenge.  Kids who are comfortable living in a big city and who can handle public transit, racial and economic differences, and cold, windy weather.  Kids who want a broad but intense education.

Basically, [b]have your son look at the Core Curriculum and at the Uncommon Essay topics (U of C's supplement to the Common App)[/b].  If he's still interested (or even more interested), it's probably a good match.  My kid was also attracted by the arts scene both on and off campus (theater, comedy, museums, music).

It's a great university, with a worldwide reputation and amazing resources.  But it isn't what the vast majority of American kids are looking for as their college experience.

[/quote]DC decided to answer question 6 and ran with it.  Didn't like the other questions.

6. In the spirit of adventurous inquiry, [b]pose your own question [/b]or choose one of our past prompts. Be original, creative, thought provoking. Draw on your best qualities as a writer, thinker, visionary, social critic, sage, citizen of the world, or future citizen of the University of Chicago; take a little risk, and have fun.[/quote]

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