Chicago Class of 2014 Forum

[BigRed1988]

It seems like Chicago is taking a lot of people off the waitlist this year compared to other schools (I am one, so not trying to be offensive to anyone here)...Does this mean that more people who were originally accepted are choosing not to attend? Or did Chicago just not overenroll the way some of the other top schools have? And if Chicago is diving into the waitlist pretty hard, think that the change in numbers will have any significant impact on ranking for next year?

[Muenchen]

It seems like Chicago is taking a lot of people off the waitlist this year compared to other schools (I am one, so not trying to be offensive to anyone here)...Does this mean that more people who were originally accepted are choosing not to attend? Or did Chicago just not overenroll the way some of the other top schools have? And if Chicago is diving into the waitlist pretty hard, think that the change in numbers will have any significant impact on ranking for next year?

I don't think we can take the WL activity on TLS as an indication that more or less than usual are choosing to not attend Chicago. Especially given last year's overenrollment, it seems expected that they would utilize a more conservative enrollment strategy and then use the WL. And I doubt anyone could say if or how this will affect rankings.

[Ghost]

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[Older Chest]

It seems like Chicago is taking a lot of people off the waitlist this year compared to other schools (I am one, so not trying to be offensive to anyone here)...Does this mean that more people who were originally accepted are choosing not to attend? Or did Chicago just not overenroll the way some of the other top schools have? And if Chicago is diving into the waitlist pretty hard, think that the change in numbers will have any significant impact on ranking for next year?

I read into the situation only insofar as Chicago probably did not want to over-enroll again this year. From an admissions office perspective, I would think that
under-enrolled >>>> over-enrolled at the first deposit deadline.

Edit: Grammar failure

[JFo]

^Interestingly though, a lot of the rubies seem to have been turned down for HYS.

They should have given them to people who wouldn't turn them down. Like me.

I had a dream last night that Ghost and Dany went off of TLS forever. It was a terrible dream.

I think I need help.

[Muenchen]

^Interestingly though, a lot of the rubies seem to have been turned down for HYS.

They should have given them to people who wouldn't turn them down. Like me.

I had a dream last night that Ghost and Dany went off of TLS forever. It was a terrible dream.

I think I need help.

Seek help.

[afcanoe]

^Interestingly though, a lot of the rubies seem to have been turned down for HYS.

They should have given them to people who wouldn't turn them down. Like me.

Seriously.

Anecdotally, though, Karla did mention to me at ASW that they "needed" people to turn down rubies. That was before the deposit deadline, but still.

[Sentry]

Anecdotally, though, Karla did mention to me at ASW that they "needed" people to turn down rubies.

They're having no problem with that.

[Xifeng]

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[d34d9823]

Anecdotally, though, Karla did mention to me at ASW that they "needed" people to turn down rubies.

They're having no problem with that.

Oh snap.

[afcanoe]

Anecdotally, though, Karla did mention to me at ASW that they "needed" people to turn down rubies.

They're having no problem with that.

I know - I just mentioned Karla's comment because it seemed to suggest that they gave out many more rubies than they expected people would accept (as is the case with most full-ride schollies). I guess my point is that we shouldn't worry about UChi's enrollment or ranking based on TLS waitlist acceptances or people choosing HYS over a ruby.

[Sentry]

Anecdotally, though, Karla did mention to me at ASW that they "needed" people to turn down rubies.

They're having no problem with that.

I know - I just mentioned Karla's comment because it seemed to suggest that they gave out many more rubies than they expected people would accept (as is the case with most full-ride schollies). I guess my point is that we shouldn't worry about UChi's enrollment or ranking based on TLS waitlist acceptances or people choosing HYS over a ruby.

We shouldn't worry about the rankings at all because as we all know the worst student at Chicago is better than the best student at HYS.

[d34d9823]

We shouldn't worry about the rankings at all because as we all know the worst student at Chicago is better than the best student at HYS.

There is too much going on in this comment.

[Calla Lily]

Anecdotally, though, Karla did mention to me at ASW that they "needed" people to turn down rubies.

They're having no problem with that.

I know - I just mentioned Karla's comment because it seemed to suggest that they gave out many more rubies than they expected people would accept (as is the case with most full-ride schollies). I guess my point is that we shouldn't worry about UChi's enrollment or ranking based on TLS waitlist acceptances or people choosing HYS over a ruby.

Yes, they did give out more than the 20 per year, with the hope of getting around 20 people to accept.

[Ghost]

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[Stoic]

^Interestingly though, a lot of the rubies seem to have been turned down for HYS.

My friend was one of those who turned it down....if only they would give it to me to replace him.... . Heck, if only I had gotten off the wait list.

[Muenchen]

I had a dream last night that Ghost and Dany went off of TLS forever. It was a terrible dream.

http://inception.davepedu.com/

[trudat15]

anybody a sf giants or recreational racket ball fan? I know we probably won't have much time to play but it's a good way to exercise and relieve stress

I am down for racquetball (and tennis if anyone is interested). Being from San Diego, I try to be a Padres fan, but I actually enjoy watching the Giants more at this point -- nice to see a team with such solid pitching and defense. Plus, the Padres are not exactly contending for a pennant any time soon.

Sports adulterist.

We shouldn't worry about the rankings at all because as we all know the worst student at Chicago is better than the best student at HYS.

There is too much going on in this comment.

I can confirm this to be true. Dean Schill told me so.

[d34d9823]

Ohai.

[Muenchen]

Ohai.

[alphamoose]

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[afcanoe]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/23/scien ... ago&st=cse

If only this would happen now...

<--- outing self as a weakling/Floridian

Wow - so interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[d34d9823]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/23/scien ... ago&st=cse

If only this would happen now...

<--- outing self as a weakling/Floridian

Baton Rouge weather is terrible. San Diego I could get behind.

[bruinrandy]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/23/scien ... ago&st=cse

If only this would happen now...

<--- outing self as a weakling/Floridian

Wow - so interesting! Thanks for sharing.

This! Thanks op.

[hotthaichick]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/23/scien ... ago&st=cse

If only this would happen now...

<--- outing self as a weakling/Floridian

Oh wow...the summers in Chicago are already so miserably humid and hot. Every time I'm there during that time, I drink gallons of water and take like four showers a day. I'd much rather be cold and not sweaty.. am I alone in this one?