Hey guys! So, I'm working on my college list and UChicago is one of my top choices. I know they're pretty unique in a lot of ways, but does anyone know if they use the Common App for their admissions process? Would love to keep everything in one place if I can.
Hey there! You're absolutely right that UChicago is a unique place and a great choice. To answer your question, yes, they do accept the Common Application. Just be prepared for their unique supplemental essays—they're known for their creative and thought-provoking prompts! You can read up on how to tackle them on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-uchicago-essays-2023-2024
Best of luck with your application, and I hope UChicago ends up being everything you're looking for in a college!
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