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Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Sat May 16, 2015 10:41 am
by Luchi91
I'm so impatient!

Y'all think there's any chance of us finding out this next week?

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 11:23 am
by gwesia
Any movement for anyone?

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 3:36 pm
by Luchi91
gwesia wrote:Any movement for anyone?
Ending of the month

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 5:16 pm
by Unamused Pastafarian
Invited to interview

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 5:19 pm
by gwesia
Invited to interview too

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 5:20 pm
by fmp2017
Got an interview request too.

Is this good news or are we on the fence?

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 5:24 pm
by sandwhich
Got an interview request too. I don't see how it could be bad news. They could've just deferred us if they were really unsure

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 5:26 pm
by ckt419
Interview request as well

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 6:10 pm
by KanyeShrug
Also got the invite

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 12:47 am
by Luchi91
No interview invite.

Hope y'all do well!

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 12:58 am
by Luchi91
AT9 wrote:I gotcha, that's what I thought. Just finished finals today and re-debating if I want to ED or not.

Go Pop and Spurs!!!

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 1:07 am
by AT9
Luchi91 wrote:
AT9 wrote:I gotcha, that's what I thought. Just finished finals today and re-debating if I want to ED or not.

Go Pop and Spurs!!!
Yes! Too bad they're already out :(

Also I decided not to ED - think I'll wait it out and see what happens. Good luck to those of you hearing back in the next week or so!

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 6:13 am
by iaiava
Does anyone have any idea whether the interview is a good sign or not?

I know Northwestern interviews almost, if not all, applicants, however, I have never heard of such a thing for U of C. Being an eternal pessimist, I assumed the interview request signaled a fringe candidate. I know they have a new dean of admissions, so even last year's interview data may not be relevant.

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 8:00 am
by fmp2017
Well my significant other attends U of C already... and I was told that they are trying to interview more students because in the past U of C has been known to have socially awkward students and they are trying to make a conscious effort to change that. Also his orientation was like 2 weeks long and they made him go on an overnight retreat to get to know his classmates and be social. He was interviewed and most of his classmates were also interviewed. So I'd say its most likely a good thing, but I am not sure just how many they interview.

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 12:15 pm
by ckt419
My understanding is that the trend is to only interview candidates they are considering, and to interview (almost) all of them. I think it's a good sign!

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 3:54 pm
by fmp2017
Does anyone know the typical amount of students they select for ED compared to regular transfer admissions?

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 9:01 am
by gwesia
How were people's interviews?

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 10:49 am
by iaiava
I don't think they begin until next week?

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 10:54 am
by n1o2c3a4c5h6e7t
Interviews are being scheduled as early as today. Anybody know what will be asked?

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 11:05 am
by sandwhich
I had mine, I think it went well

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 11:17 am
by iaiava
Are interviews only for ED applicants or all transfer applicants?

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 9:41 am
by Lawya4lyfe
Been lurking for awhile thought I'd make an account; had my interview, but I don't think it went well at all; interviewer was unfriendly essentially from the start; am I cooked? Anyone know if the interview is the final cut?

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 11:55 am
by gwesia
Why don't you think it went well?

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 12:05 pm
by Lawya4lyfe
gwesia wrote:Why don't you think it went well?
Interviewer was unfriendly/annoyed from the beginning, and only seemed to get more so as the interview went on, it seemed like he/she kept glancing at his/her watch, and it was far from conversational...although to be honest from the time I signed on his/her demeanor made it seem like I didn't have a chance

Rough week for me...

Re: UChicago Transfer Thread 2015

Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 12:13 pm
by gwesia
That's shitty I'm sorry. Hopefully it won't affect your application that much!

Hoping to hear soon...