Chicago c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014) Forum

[midnight_circus]

Checking in! I'm a little disappointed that Chicago is not as supportive of a separate DS, since my PS barely mentions my diversity but I think it's important. I started wondering if I could expand that section without losing the general flow of the essay, and then I realized that I should probably sleep instead.

[HOS]

Checking in. Good luck to all.

[midwest17]

(Hopefully with a less awkward bunch than the undergrads.)

You sound cool.

[0913djp]

So Chicago discourages diversity statements?

[The-Specs]

Checking in! I'm a little disappointed that Chicago is not as supportive of a separate DS, since my PS barely mentions my diversity but I think it's important. I started wondering if I could expand that section without losing the general flow of the essay, and then I realized that I should probably sleep instead.

I definitely submitted a DS and a Why Chicago statement. I don't care so much what they want because the important thing is what I think they need to know about me. If they said DO NOT SUBMIT A DS then I wouldn't do it but otherwise if you think it is something they need to know then send it in.

[elterrible78]

Checking in! I'm a little disappointed that Chicago is not as supportive of a separate DS, since my PS barely mentions my diversity but I think it's important. I started wondering if I could expand that section without losing the general flow of the essay, and then I realized that I should probably sleep instead.

I definitely submitted a DS and a Why Chicago statement. I don't care so much what they want because the important thing is what I think they need to know about me. If they said DO NOT SUBMIT A DS then I wouldn't do it but otherwise if you think it is something they need to know then send it in.

I'm not saying this won't work out, but it's certainly an interesting attitude.

[Crowing]

Checking in! I'm a little disappointed that Chicago is not as supportive of a separate DS, since my PS barely mentions my diversity but I think it's important. I started wondering if I could expand that section without losing the general flow of the essay, and then I realized that I should probably sleep instead.

I definitely submitted a DS and a Why Chicago statement. I don't care so much what they want because the important thing is what I think they need to know about me. If they said DO NOT SUBMIT A DS then I wouldn't do it but otherwise if you think it is something they need to know then send it in.

I'm not saying this won't work out, but it's certainly an interesting attitude.

Yeah I mean I don't know if I'd have the balls for that, but yolo I guess.

[The-Specs]

Checking in! I'm a little disappointed that Chicago is not as supportive of a separate DS, since my PS barely mentions my diversity but I think it's important. I started wondering if I could expand that section without losing the general flow of the essay, and then I realized that I should probably sleep instead.

I definitely submitted a DS and a Why Chicago statement. I don't care so much what they want because the important thing is what I think they need to know about me. If they said DO NOT SUBMIT A DS then I wouldn't do it but otherwise if you think it is something they need to know then send it in.

I'm not saying this won't work out, but it's certainly an interesting attitude.

Maybe that sounded stronger than I intended it to. I care what they want and I made sure to give them everything they asked for but if they don't prohibit an essay, even if the don't ask for it, then I am more concerned with what I feel they need to know about me.

That being said, I havn't been accepted yet (maybe never) so we will see if it works out.

[fivestarfolds]

Checking in! I'm a little disappointed that Chicago is not as supportive of a separate DS, since my PS barely mentions my diversity but I think it's important. I started wondering if I could expand that section without losing the general flow of the essay, and then I realized that I should probably sleep instead.

I definitely submitted a DS and a Why Chicago statement. I don't care so much what they want because the important thing is what I think they need to know about me. If they said DO NOT SUBMIT A DS then I wouldn't do it but otherwise if you think it is something they need to know then send it in.

I'm not saying this won't work out, but it's certainly an interesting attitude.

Maybe that sounded stronger than I intended it to. I care what they want and I made sure to give them everything they asked for but if they don't prohibit an essay, even if the don't ask for it, then I am more concerned with what I feel they need to know about me.

That being said, I havn't been accepted yet (maybe never) so we will see if it works out.

I think that for some people, there is some really important info that will come through in a diversity essay and so it's important that you include that somehow. I went the route of reconfiguring my personal statement with the diversity statement information scattered throughout. I know that this won't help with your anxiety but I would challenge an applicant to follow the format established by the school because the format and how one decides to convey information is part of the evaluation process...chicago seems particularly anal about this type of thing.

That being said, I am excited to see how the process turns out for you and good luck!

[redsox]

Checking in. Submitted application today.

[elterrible78]

Checking in. Submitted application today.

I'm pretty sure I was outnumbered by Cards fans here, so I'm rooting for you.

[thechancellor]

Checking in - went complete back on 10/24. Any other splitters out there trying for Chicago?

[JDeezy]

Splitter ED applicant... interview request today. what does this mean????

[elterrible78]

Splitter ED applicant... interview request today. what does this mean????

Pretty much that they're considering you for admission. It's good news, there's no way to put a negative spin on it that I can think of. Congrats!

[The-Specs]

Splitter ED applicant... interview request today. what does this mean????

Request via email?

[iamgeorgebush]

Anyone who has applied post-Oct LSAT scores gotten an interview request or heard back in any form yet?

[okok]

Checking in - went complete back on 10/24. Any other splitters out there trying for Chicago?

Im pretty much in your boat numbers wise

Just visited Breddy noice campus

[TheMostDangerousLG]

Checking in - went complete back on 10/24. Any other splitters out there trying for Chicago?

Splitter going for round two right here.

[redsox]

Checking in. Submitted application today.

I'm pretty sure I was outnumbered by Cards fans here, so I'm rooting for you.

Thanks man, appreciate it. Cards fans can be pretty obnoxious. Then again, so can we...

[wtrc]

Submitted!

[midnight_circus]

Checking in - went complete back on 10/24. Any other splitters out there trying for Chicago?

Splitter right here. Can't submit yet because still waiting for LORs and every day I wait makes me more anxious. :\

[JDeezy]

Splitter ED applicant... interview request today. what does this mean????

Request via email?

Yes

[anubis1911]

Maybe I'm being overly paranoid (which isn't a stretch), but my application in the Online status check has under the "Fees" section class deposit. Is this normal? Or is it some sign from the gods?

[christobel]

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[20141023]

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