Chicago C/O 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[proteinshake]

UR1 2/15
UR1.5 3/15

nice to know I'm not the only one!

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[patrick1234]

I think the next (and last) wave of interview requests is coming soon. Admissions tweeted on March 3 saying they sent out interview requests, but have been quiet since. Seems like that wave of interviews is ending and the next one is approaching.

[Loney M. Setnick]

I apologize if it's already been answered, but when is the first deposit due?

[berek]

I think the next (and last) wave of interview requests is coming soon. Admissions tweeted on March 3 saying they sent out interview requests, but have been quiet since. Seems like that wave of interviews is ending and the next one is approaching.

FWIW, there were open slots up through the end of next week (at least, maybe more) when I signed up for my interview during the March 3 wave.

[annaliesman]

Just interviewed this morning.

The interviewer is an AA female and looks extremely uninterested. Asked me if she could take down notes at first, and then read from (seems to be) a list of questions without actually engaging in what I'm talking about, keep scribbling something on the paper without looking up.

Is it a bad sign or has anyone had similar experience?

mine was the same and it was a different person! I think it's just their interview style / a means to get as much information out of you as possible, not a bad thing

[mjs289]

Done with interview. Most questions I got were already ones posted ITT, some about my major/resume, some hard ones I didn't see ITT but don't remember exactly. Sorry. My memory isn't that great. But overall, I felt like Chicago expect people to be aware of what's going around in the world. Read current news for sure.

My interviewer was the one who barely looked down to her interview Q paper. She stared me throughout the interview like she was trying to pin a hole on my face ... Kinda freaked me out since she was complete opposite of what several people mentioned ahead...

+ Does Chicago always render decision in waves? I just asked my interviewer when the decision is typically rendered and she said "8 weeks from the complete date email." I got my application received email Jan. 7th, and considering the suspension from the interview invite to actual interview, I have only few days until the 8 week period she mentioned. But I know there are interview slots until the end of next week, so was wondering. Waiting for decision is really killing me:Q

[landshoes]

Hey y'all, just want to remind you when you're talking about interviewers and interviews to be mindful of the fact that these forums are public. I don't know that admissions staff actually reads these forums or anything, so I'm not trying to make you paranoid. But if you mention a lot of details about your interview, it makes it extremely easy for someone from the admissions staff to figure out who you are in real life. If you're saying anything here that would embarrass you if the admissions staff read it, make sure you're vague enough that they can't say "oh yeah, that's the guy we interviewed yesterday."

[magicmagic]

Hey y'all, just want to remind you when you're talking about interviewers and interviews to be mindful of the fact that these forums are public. I don't know that admissions staff actually reads these forums or anything, so I'm not trying to make you paranoid. But if you mention a lot of details about your interview, it makes it extremely easy for someone from the admissions staff to figure out who you are in real life. If you're saying anything here that would embarrass you if the admissions staff read it, make sure you're vague enough that they can't say "oh yeah, that's the guy we interviewed yesterday."

This.

Also, I interviewed today and it went fine, much less intense than I had feared it would be based on comments here. Good luck to all!

[frozencavemanlawyer8]

Apologies in advance for the remedial question. What is the significance of application review date changes? Initially went under review 1/22. Review date changed 3/15. Any info would be appreciated.

[DeanStrangJr]

I thought I'd chime in and say that I thought the interview was pleasant and warm! I guess every interviewer is different, but I left the conversation very satisfied with the experience.

[RZ5646]

Apologies in advance for the remedial question. What is the significance of application review date changes? Initially went under review 1/22. Review date changed 3/15. Any info would be appreciated.

It means you progressed to the next stage in the review process. I think Chicago has four stages.

[Dishydiana]

I thought I'd chime in and say that I thought the interview was pleasant and warm! I guess every interviewer is different, but I left the conversation very satisfied with the experience.

+1

I interviewed with Raegan a few days ago. She was pleasant and engaged with my overall application. Very decent experience overall.

[buffy123]

is it too late for march 2nd acceptances to receive scholarship info? and if not, when should we be expecting?

[genericwit]

My interview went fairly well, I thought. All the questions were ones I found in here, except for the ones specific to my resume. But who knows? No idea how I even got the interview. My scores are not really up to par, and I'm not URM. But now that I interviewed well, I'll be totally heartbroken to get the rejection/waitlist that I know is inevitable.

I guess I'll find out in 2-3 weeks, judging by notification trends.

Edit: Also, I went UR2 immediately after my interview.

[Topszn]

My interview went fairly well, I thought. All the questions were ones I found in here, except for the ones specific to my resume. But who knows? No idea how I even got the interview. My scores are not really up to par, and I'm not URM. But now that I interviewed well, I'll be totally heartbroken to get the rejection/waitlist that I know is inevitable.

I guess I'll find out in 2-3 weeks, judging by notification trends.

Edit: Also, I went UR2 immediately after my interview.

right there with you. reach for me to even get interviewed, I know the WL is coming, but its hard not to be blindly optimistic.

[genericwit]

What time do we think March interview acceptances/dings/WLs will go out? March 30th or April 6th? I'm thinking March, just because then they could hold people to the mid-April deposit deadlines, although the trend kind of makes me think it'll be the first week of the new month?

(Sorry if this has been discussed before.)

[rachellewrx]

Has anyone been admitted without an interview? I'm in Aisa so my daytime is Chicago's nighttime. Wondering how that could play out...

[Dcc617]

Has anyone been admitted without an interview? I'm in Aisa so my daytime is Chicago's nighttime. Wondering how that could play out...

I'm almost sure that all admitted students are interviewed prior.

[rachellewrx]

Has anyone been admitted without an interview? I'm in Aisa so my daytime is Chicago's nighttime. Wondering how that could play out...

I'm almost sure that all admitted students are interviewed prior.

Thanks

[KMart]

Has anyone been admitted without an interview? I'm in Aisa so my daytime is Chicago's nighttime. Wondering how that could play out...

I'm almost sure that all admitted students are interviewed prior.

This is correct.

[pdevastey]

under review as of 2/24

[Rajcharon]

Hey friends, I just had my interview with UChicago. Wanted to know if there's anything I could/should do at this point. Should I reach out to the admissions committee? Do I just wait and see at this point?

[lemonparty]

Hey friends, I just had my interview with UChicago. Wanted to know if there's anything I could/should do at this point. Should I reach out to the admissions committee? Do I just wait and see at this point?

A simple thank you email is fine (though not necessary), but beyond that you should just sit back, relax and wait! They generally seem to have a quick turnaround after interviews. Good luck!!

[Rajcharon]

Hey friends, I just had my interview with UChicago. Wanted to know if there's anything I could/should do at this point. Should I reach out to the admissions committee? Do I just wait and see at this point?

A simple thank you email is fine (though not necessary), but beyond that you should just sit back, relax and wait! They generally seem to have a quick turnaround after interviews. Good luck!!

Thank you!! I think I will send a thank-you email. Do you know who I should send the email to? Should I just respond to the Interview Confirmation email that was sent out? Is there a way I can directly email the person who interviewed me?