The Great UChicago Early Action Decision Countdown
Is it December yet?
So, you’ve applied to the University of Chicago. You’ve written essays that would make Socrates weep, and you’ve sent in recommendations that would make your teachers blush. Now, you’re sitting there, staring at your computer screen like it’s a magic 8-ball, desperately trying to divine the answer to the age-old question: When will UChicago release early action decisions?
Let’s break it down.
The Waiting Game: A Fine Art
We all know the feeling. It's like waiting for your pizza to arrive, but instead of cheesy goodness, you're anticipating a life-changing decision. And just like pizza, sometimes it feels like it's taking forever. But fear not, future UChicago student! This is a rite of passage. It’s a test of your patience, your resilience, and your ability to binge-watch Netflix without feeling guilty.
The Official Word (or Not So Official)
UChicago is generally pretty good about giving us a heads up. They usually announce the decision release date a few weeks before the big day. But let’s be real, we’re all vultures circling the internet, looking for any hint, any rumor, any whisper of information. Is that a new post on the UChicago admissions blog?* Cue the collective gasp.
Tips for Surviving the Wait
- Distract yourself: Learn a new language, take up knitting, or start a cult. Just kidding (about the cult part).
- Practice self-care: Sleep, eat, exercise. Your mental health is important.
- Avoid the doomscrolling: It’s tempting to refresh the UChicago website every five minutes, but it’s also a recipe for disaster.
- Find a support system: Talk to friends who are also applying to college, or join online forums. Misery loves company, remember?
How to...
- How to stay sane during the wait? Channel your inner zen master. Meditation, yoga, or even just a good book can work wonders.
- How to avoid refreshing the UChicago website every five minutes? Set a timer. Seriously.
- How to prepare for a potential rejection? Remember, it’s not the end of the world. There are plenty of other amazing schools out there.
- How to celebrate if you get in? Treat yourself to something nice. You deserve it!
- How to cope if you don't get in? Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and keep going. Better things are ahead.
Remember, whether you get in or not, you’re still an amazing person. And who knows, maybe UChicago is missing out on the next great mind.
So, take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy the ride. This is a chapter in your life you'll never forget.
Good luck!