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Anonymous wrote:Visiting with U of Chicago with my niece yesterday, met at least 100 kids that were accepted but not committed and most likely choosing other schools.(My niece has commited). It was very surprising. I even met a kid who was going to decline U of C to attend U of Richmond. I also met a very impressive kid from Herndon who attends South Lakes HS. Went on and on about how great the IB program there is-was also accepted at three U of CA schools and other top 10 schools. But said most likely going to attend UVA.

This is my first time visiting the campus and it is really beautiful. We had a wonderful tour guide and the school really went all out during the visit. My niece loves it.

We were very, very impressed by the campus, but turned off by how weird the students were. Kind of a depressing vibe. We talked to prospective parents whose child was deciding primarily between UChicago and the Ivies, and occasion other top 20 private schools and LACs. Didn't really hear that anyone with certainty was picking some place else over Chicago. Our child had a mixed reaction and will visit some more before deciding.

UChicago is not for the glam type - you know the manhattanite who wants to become a socialite or a social butterfly. Definitely not a Carrie Bradshaw type of school, but more a X-Files Scully type of school.

It's a school with students turned on by knowledge, and not the latest in Kardashian world or what Megan Markle will be wearing at her wedding. They just don't give a crap about that as much, but care what the FED might be doing to monetary policy, the meaning behind that Emily Dickinson poem, or traveling to Myanmar to solve world hunger. So there are a lot of global kids, not so much from the in-crowd, but rather its outskirts.

It is not for gossip girls, but perhaps more for the kid who wants to be a world scientist or institutional leader. It's a very different tribe of kids -- not east coast Brown, Harvard or Tufts. But far more Ally Sheedy than Molly Ringwald (Breakfast Club). Rougher around the edges and happy to be so. Makeup -- optional. If that's not your daughter then it is not the right place for her.

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Anonymous wrote:We found the kids about the same across the elite universities in that there is a fairly wide range of types. You could interchange most of the crowd between Harvard, UChicago, Yale and Columbia without noticing the difference. I would say the overall vibe at Princeton, Penn and Stanford is more pre-professional on surface.

Every college you listed is far more prestigious, far more fun, better location, with far more attractive and happier student body. Of course Chicago architecture is amazing. But the student body is mostly neurotic pretentious crackpots jousting for who's the most sleep deprived, miserable and weirdest.

Most of those students will do better than you in life. You are a loser who couldn't get admitted. I can tell just based on your pathetic comments that you know nothing about the school. Now crawl back into your hole and lick your wounds.

Oh? I've had plenty of milkshakes and Harold's chicken.

Hahaha. Nice try.

+1 Mom of a beautiful inside and out kid too

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Anonymous wrote:Visiting with U of Chicago with my niece yesterday, met at least 100 kids that were accepted but not committed and most likely choosing other schools.(My niece has commited). It was very surprising. I even met a kid who was going to decline U of C to attend U of Richmond. I also met a very impressive kid from Herndon who attends South Lakes HS. Went on and on about how great the IB program there is-was also accepted at three U of CA schools and other top 10 schools. But said most likely going to attend UVA.

This is my first time visiting the campus and it is really beautiful. We had a wonderful tour guide and the school really went all out during the visit. My niece loves it.

Homely and unhappy kids...cold weather...tiny bubble surrounded by literal Third World crime and poverty...few in your family have heard of it...slaughtered GPA...not fun. Of course their yield sucks, which is why they rely on ED scams.

I hate hearing this - I have had my doubts too - but DC was very interested and has been accepted. We were very impressed by everything we saw on the visits.

I had doubts (2 years ago). DD did not. She was right. Really couldn’t have done better given her personality and interests. Contrary to a PP’s stereotype, DD’s a happy, good-looking kid whose well-chosen outerwear has made the weather a non-issue (loves Kuvia and asked for ice skates at Xmas). She sings in a community choir, is moving off campus, has been delighted by the reactions she’s gotten when she’s been asked where she goes to school, has a very good GPA, and lots of fun both on campus and all over the city. I’m blown away by her relationships not only with other undergrads but with faculty and grad students and by the preparation (logistical help as well as opportunities) she’s gotten for a STEM career.

Anonymous wrote:UChicago waitlist typically doesn't move.

Pretty sure it has in both of the past two years. And before the decision deadline. Looks like internationals and privates have an edge in this phase, though I’ve heard of cases where kids who really really wanted to be there were admitted. Watch collegeconfidential for details. Be in touch with your regional rep ASAP if you’d be willing and able to commit (don’t count on any $). Also let your school’s college counselor know.

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Anonymous wrote:Every year people turn down U of C. You know nothing about what's will happen to the wait list.

I hope you don't ever assist your bright child with statistics homework.

Wow, not the OP but you are an ass. I hope your child isn’t a thing like you.

OP here. OF COURSE , I have no knowledge of waitlist movement. I was being facetious. My niece just found it so interesting that there were so many kids visiting yet were pretty sure they weren't committing. Maybe it was the free trip to Chi-town? I mean who turns down U of Chicago for Richmond. But anyway, we met loads of amazing kids and the faculty was wonderful.

By the way my kid is so smart she'll never need my help in statistics. #MITGRAD.

OP - My kid also went to the event and left convinced she would be accepting the other school. But took a few weeks to thoughtfully think it through, and UChicago she went, using her head not the heart. Very happy. The other school was wonderful but it fit her for the kid she was, not the adult she became. Now she has it all. You just don't know what they decide until they do.

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Anonymous wrote:We found the kids about the same across the elite universities in that there is a fairly wide range of types. You could interchange most of the crowd between Harvard, UChicago, Yale and Columbia without noticing the difference. I would say the overall vibe at Princeton, Penn and Stanford is more pre-professional on surface.

Every college you listed is far more prestigious, far more fun, better location, with far more attractive and happier student body. Of course Chicago architecture is amazing. But the student body is mostly neurotic pretentious crackpots jousting for who's the most sleep deprived, miserable and weirdest.

Have you recently toured these schools you purport to know are so much better? I think not.

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Anonymous wrote:Every year people turn down U of C. You know nothing about what's will happen to the wait list.

I hope you don't ever assist your bright child with statistics homework.

Wow, not the OP but you are an ass. I hope your child isn’t a thing like you.

OP here. OF COURSE , I have no knowledge of waitlist movement. I was being facetious. My niece just found it so interesting that there were so many kids visiting yet were pretty sure they weren't committing. Maybe it was the free trip to Chi-town? I mean who turns down U of Chicago for Richmond. But anyway, we met loads of amazing kids and the faculty was wonderful.

By the way my kid is so smart she'll never need my help in statistics. #MITGRAD.

A Chicago admit will be near if not a genuine full ride to Richmond. And will have a campus of wealthy and extrovert 9s and 10s to date. No brainer.

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Anonymous wrote:We found the kids about the same across the elite universities in that there is a fairly wide range of types. You could interchange most of the crowd between Harvard, UChicago, Yale and Columbia without noticing the difference. I would say the overall vibe at Princeton, Penn and Stanford is more pre-professional on surface.

Every college you listed is far more prestigious, far more fun, better location, with far more attractive and happier student body. Of course Chicago architecture is amazing. But the student body is mostly neurotic pretentious crackpots jousting for who's the most sleep deprived, miserable and weirdest.

Most of those students will do better than you in life. You are a loser who couldn't get admitted. I can tell just based on your pathetic comments that you know nothing about the school. Now crawl back into your hole and lick your wounds.

Oh? I've had plenty of milkshakes and Harold's chicken.

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Anonymous wrote:We found the kids about the same across the elite universities in that there is a fairly wide range of types. You could interchange most of the crowd between Harvard, UChicago, Yale and Columbia without noticing the difference. I would say the overall vibe at Princeton, Penn and Stanford is more pre-professional on surface.

Every college you listed is far more prestigious, far more fun, better location, with far more attractive and happier student body. Of course Chicago architecture is amazing. But the student body is mostly neurotic pretentious crackpots jousting for who's the most sleep deprived, miserable and weirdest.

Anybody who thinks New Haven is better than Chicago as a location, needs their head examined. And who in their right mind would want to go to a schools that were made famous and embarrassed by "Shrieking girl" and "Mattress girl"?

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Anonymous wrote:Every year people turn down U of C. You know nothing about what's will happen to the wait list.

I hope you don't ever assist your bright child with statistics homework.

Wow, not the OP but you are an ass. I hope your child isn’t a thing like you.

OP here. OF COURSE , I have no knowledge of waitlist movement. I was being facetious. My niece just found it so interesting that there were so many kids visiting yet were pretty sure they weren't committing. Maybe it was the free trip to Chi-town? I mean who turns down U of Chicago for Richmond. But anyway, we met loads of amazing kids and the faculty was wonderful.

By the way my kid is so smart she'll never need my help in statistics. #MITGRAD.

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Anonymous wrote:We found the kids about the same across the elite universities in that there is a fairly wide range of types. You could interchange most of the crowd between Harvard, UChicago, Yale and Columbia without noticing the difference. I would say the overall vibe at Princeton, Penn and Stanford is more pre-professional on surface.

Every college you listed is far more prestigious, far more fun, better location, with far more attractive and happier student body. Of course Chicago architecture is amazing. But the student body is mostly neurotic pretentious crackpots jousting for who's the most sleep deprived, miserable and weirdest.

Most of those students will do better than you in life. You are a loser who couldn't get admitted. I can tell just based on your pathetic comments that you know nothing about the school. Now crawl back into your hole and lick your wounds.

The school is not for everybody. If you got accepted, they probably thought you were a good fit, but don't take their word for it. Definitely visit and if the vibe is something you don't like, don't go!! Just don't listen to disgruntled rejects whose anger and jealousy is driving them to make asinine comments about the school.
With a yield of close to 75%, trust me they don't care if you turn them down. Hundreds are waiting to claim that spot. In all probability they are going to over enroll this year too, so for the sake of other students, if you are in doubt, don't go!! Just don't sit on the decision. Make up your mind as soon as you can.

Anonymous wrote:We found the kids about the same across the elite universities in that there is a fairly wide range of types. You could interchange most of the crowd between Harvard, UChicago, Yale and Columbia without noticing the difference. I would say the overall vibe at Princeton, Penn and Stanford is more pre-professional on surface.

Every college you listed is far more prestigious, far more fun, better location, with far more attractive and happier student body. Of course Chicago architecture is amazing. But the student body is mostly neurotic pretentious crackpots jousting for who's the most sleep deprived, miserable and weirdest.

We found the kids about the same across the elite universities in that there is a fairly wide range of types. You could interchange most of the crowd between Harvard, UChicago, Yale and Columbia without noticing the difference. I would say the overall vibe at Princeton, Penn and Stanford is more pre-professional on surface.