Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

A little sister? I mean half-sister, but still. Upon learning about it, my 17-year-old brain was immediately flooded with questions, like an unsecured sand castle being swallowed by a monstrous wave.

Unlock profile to read full content

What wisdom would a wisdom tooth have?

Dear Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago, I write to you today to provide my candidacy and support for my host, Aron Frishberg, as an applicant at the University of Chicago. Firstly, t

Unlock profile to read full content

In approximately 500 words, please tell us why you are planning to leave (or have already left) your current college or university, and how the University of Chicago will satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future. Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago. The UChicago Transfer Essay is required. Write and save your essay in a separate word processor or document, and then copy and paste your essay in the word box below once you are ready to submit your application.

Since I was a kid, I always planned on working in Finance. The field made sense to me: it was numbers representing a large entity in the real world. Yet, while I spent many hours bugging my dad with

Unlock profile to read full content

Most students choose their intended major or area of study based on a passion or inspiration that’s developed over time – what passion or inspiration led you to choose this area of study? (300-word maximum)

My passion for economics was sparked during my time at [Organization Redacted], where I had the privilege of working alongside the CEO, Bill Ackman, who is considered to be one of the greatest hedge f

Unlock profile to read full content

Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity, or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieving your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience? (300-word maximum)

I want to be challenged when I’m not looking for a challenge. I want to be put into situations that will encourage growth, even when I'm not actively seeking it out. I want to be pushed out of my comf

Unlock profile to read full content

Consider your application as a whole. What do you personally want to emphasize about your application for the admission committee's consideration? Highlight something that's important to you or something you haven't had a chance to share. Tell us, don't show us (no websites please). (300 word maximum)

I was born with ankyloglossia - commonly known as a tongue tie. As a result, I had trouble enunciating, singing, and rolling my R’s, but, most importantly to me, I couldn’t whistle. Throughout eleme

Unlock profile to read full content