2019-2020 University of Chicago

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Hey Neurogeek...
I’d be very careful. There’s gotta be a catch...
Just sayin’...

Maybe MemeLord IS the catch

 

[907914]

Hey Neurogeek...
I’d be very careful. There’s gotta be a catch...
Just sayin’...

There is a catch. You also need to split the Uber the next day.

 

[marcosma]

For anybody that is interviewing on Thursday - want to get dinner the night before? Maybe there is a group of applicants/student hosts that is eating somewhere? I don’t know, I live in the area so I don’t have a student host.

 

[907914]

If anyone needs this info, CTA 3 day pass is $20

 

[907914]

Also, Chicago is humid AF and the transit fare station is not very user friendly

 

[710118]

Would any current students here be willing to chat briefly about the school/program? 🙂

 

[genieinaflask]

Question, I remember reading somewhere that those interviewing can leave their luggage at pritzker somewhere if necessary, but I can’t seem to find it now. Am I hallucinating?

 

[genieinaflask]

Nevermind, found it lol

 

[GoBeavs97]

How did today's interview go? Interviewing on 8/15

 

[907914]

How did today's interview go? Interviewing on 8/15

Fantastic! The highlight was "Some of the highlights of University of Chicago are that we have Cookies and Obama."

 

[deleted688779]

Fantastic! The highlight was "Some of the highlights of University of Chicago are that we have Cookies and Obama."

Was the interview relaxed? They grill you on anything (research, etc)?

 

[907914]

Was the interview relaxed? They grill you on anything (research, etc)?

No grilling, no nothing. Relaxed and particular emphasis on conversational. Real good place.

 

[deleted996731]

II just now!!!

Complete date?

 

[jess12345]

Nevermind, found it lol

Where did you find the information? Would love to store my things!

 

[genieinaflask]

Where did you find the information? Would love to store my things!

It's in the interview invite email actually

 

[u_raptor]

Alright, UChicago is amazing. Interview was very relaxed and chill, and we got to talk to a bunch of students throughout the day. They all seemed to love it and described the student body as a big family, extremely friendly. Really hope to get an A here!

 

[907914]

Alright, UChicago is amazing. Interview was very relaxed and chill, and we got to talk to a bunch of students throughout the day. They all seemed to love it and described the student body as a big family, extremely friendly. Really hope to get an A here!

Isn't Emily fantastic?! And just the whole vibe!

 

[u_raptor]

Isn't Emily fantastic?! And just the whole vibe!

It was a very pleasant experience overall. Good school for a first interview.

 

[CC2020]

^ +1 to raptor

 

[907914]

It was a very pleasant experience overall. Good school for a first interview.

Bruh....I forgot to leave you a sticker!

 

[u_raptor]

Bruh....I forgot to leave you a sticker!

And here I was having a good interview day

 

[calipremed5768]

@u_raptor I am curious as to why it seems like you’re proceeding at places like wake forest, commonwealth etc. (no hate against the schools) but you’re bound to get many T10 acceptances. Like I said no hate against those schools but you seem like the superstar MVP applicant and we’re talking about practice

 

[calipremed5768]

Note: the above was not negative but I’m actually just genuinely curious

 

[u_raptor]

@u_raptor I am curious as to why it seems like you’re proceeding at places like wake forest, commonwealth etc. (no hate against the schools) but you’re bound to get many T10 acceptances. Like I said no hate against those schools but you seem like the superstar MVP applicant and we’re talking about practice

Until I get an A I go by the philosophy that I can't be picky, nor should I think I am entitled to an A at any school. I treat every II like it's my only chance at an A until I have reason to think otherwise!

 

[deleted996731]

Until I get an A I go by the philosophy that I can't be picky, nor should I think I am entitled to an A at any school. I treat every II like it's my only chance at an A until I have reason to think otherwise!

This is the type of person I want to go to med school with

 

[u_raptor]

This is the type of person I want to go to med school with

Haha thanks so much! I've had my fair share of humbling experiences that taught me to think this way lol

 

[calipremed5768]

True that’s a good attitude to have. Congrats and good luck. Also I think you have kind of proven the whole concept of “yield protection” is a fallacy.

 

[deleted972488]

Haha thanks so much! I've had my fair share of humbling experiences that taught me to think this way lol

+1

 

[peanuttbuttah]

+1

+2

 

[AmaranthMoor]

scREAMS.....II!! At like 2AM lol......someone’s burnin the midnight oil

 

[jmlee0108]

scREAMS.....II!! At like 2AM lol......someone’s burnin the midnight oil

Congrats! What was your completion date??

 

[AmaranthMoor]

Congrats! What was your completion date??

July 19!

 

[TheNmaitochondria]

Got an II! Complete 8/1

 

[LGBTEMT]

For those of you who have had an interview already, around when was the closing session finished? Trying to figure out what flight times are feasible from ORD.

 

[907914]

For those of you who have had an interview already, around when was the closing session finished? Trying to figure out what flight times are feasible from ORD.

The closing session was all wrapped up at about 340. To get to and through midway at this time will likely take about an hour and a half to 2 hours so schedule flights no earlier than 6. No earlier than 7:15 at O’Hare

 

[LGBTEMT]

The closing session was all wrapped up at about 340. To get to and through midway at this time will likely take about an hour and a half to 2 hours so schedule flights no earlier than 6. No earlier than 7:15 at O’Hare

Thank you!

 

[slipslappy]

I had an awkward scheduling gap and will be in Chicago from 8/24-8/27 (Interviewing 8/27) if anyone wants to explore the city with me on 8/24-8/26!

 

[proudofmykids]

Until I get an A I go by the philosophy that I can't be picky, nor should I think I am entitled to an A at any school. I treat every II like it's my only chance at an A until I have reason to think otherwise!

Perfectly humble and realistic explanation.
Also, other applicants of similar strength might add the fact that they hope for consideration for a full tuition scholarship at a T30 or T50 school which they would select to attend over T10 loans only.

 

[907914]

Perfectly humble and realistic explanation.
Also, other applicants of similar strength might add the fact that they hope for consideration for a full tuition scholarship at a T30 or T50 school which they would select to attend over T10 loans only.

Assuming one put a good amount of thought in to their school list, I would use (and will hopefully have the opportunity to use) this heirarchy:

Full ride anywhere >>> really good financial aid at a top school > decent aid at state school > really good aid at mid tier school > decent aid at top school > state school > decent aid at top school > top school > decent aid at mid tier school > mid tier school >>>>>>> rejection everywhere

 

[proudofmykids]

Assuming one put a good amount of thought in to their school list, I would use (and will hopefully have the opportunity to use) this heirarchy:

Full ride anywhere >>> really good financial aid at a top school > decent aid at state school > really good aid at mid tier school > decent aid at top school > state school > decent aid at top school > top school > decent aid at mid tier school > mid tier school >>>>>>> rejection everywhere

So essentially:
minimized personal COA, then school tier trade-off for any/each ~$100k personal cost difference.

 

[907914]

So essentially:
minimized personal COA, then school tier trade-off for any/each ~$100k personal cost difference.

In essence, yes. I think that is a good rule of thumb to use (assuming an applicant's school list consists of only cities they could see themselves in).

 

[juliannewman]

people with ii's (or w/o too) anyone really, how much did you write for why pritzker?

 

[ef2497ef]

people with ii's (or w/o too) anyone really, how much did you write for why pritzker?

Just write however much feels right for what you want to talk about. That’s not to say you should write 200 words and be done, but anything reasonable. I don’t have an II here, but I’m sorry to say that just because someone has an II here doesn’t mean their invite had anything to do with the length of this essay, nor would anyone be able to know whether it did.

 

[907914]

people with ii's (or w/o too) anyone really, how much did you write for why pritzker?

Like 380 words. The length doesn’t really matter - it is the message.

 

[Mugiwara37]

II received 7/11; secondary completed 7/8
LizzyM is something like 72, if that helps

 

[907914]

A two-day turnaround..?

I had a 4 day turnaround from them. They are pretty on point

 

[MilesDavisTheDoctor]

Got a ii at northwestern recently and was thinking of sending Pritzker an "in the area" email. Does anybody have experience with/ think it's a good or bad idea?

 

[Engrailed]

II received 7/11; secondary completed 7/8
LizzyM is something like 72, if that helps

Woah! That’s amazing. And a lizzyM of 72??? Mind sharing your MCAT? and are you URM/Vet?

 

[deleted972488]

Got a ii at northwestern recently and was thinking of sending Pritzker an "in the area" email. Does anybody have experience with/ think it's a good or bad idea?

Yeah, pritzker is receptive to them but may not or may not get back to you in time. I got a II at northwestern and sent an ITA to pritzker. They said they added it to my file but it hasn’t resulted in anything yet... I went ahead and booked my flights though because I’m running out of time.

 

[getlucky]

MSTP II just now, over the moon!!