University of Chicago
Overview
The campus at the University of Chicago was designed by forward thinking architects such as Franklin Lloyd Wright. Established by John Rockefeller the quad and the architecture symbolizes and embodies the values of UChicago that of new ideas and a quest of learning.
What we loved about the school
University of Chicago is a place for the intellectually curious. The impossible questions will be asked here and the quest is just as important answer. This school is a place for those who want to learn how to learn. Analytics are used in in the social sciences. Chicago dorms are referred to as 'houses'. Each house has a set of traditions and a dining area where house residents can eat together and house activities including exertions into Chicago to experience the vast about of culture the city has to offer. This creates a home for strong bonding among residents and lifetime friendships within the house for students. Houses are not grade specific which fosters freshman relationships with upper class man.
The type of students we think would thrive here:
Students should consider this school if:
- You want a an intellectually simulating environment.
- You have that "X" factor and a a passion for it
- You value the internship for the experience - UChicago will pay for internships
- You are at the top of your class. With an 6.2% acceptance rate UChicago is very competitive.
- You want to be well-rounded and receive a broad education. Each student will take 1/3 of their classes in major, 1/3 in core, and 1/3 in electives
- You want a school where the professors teach the classes, not TAs. 95% of classes are taught by Professors , not TAs.
- You want to attend the top university that has consistently produced noble prize winners!
- You want to attend a Division 3 school.
Let's talk numbers
With a 6.2% acceptance rate, UChicago is very selective school. Classes are challenging.