What kind of students get into the University of Chicago?
There are essentially four types, and I’m broadly stereotyping here:The College Prep kid (~40%). This is the most common, at least in the Class of 2019 - 50% of the class went to a private school. This kid went to a private prep school, especially one of the Eight Schools. They did loads of activities, got fantastic high school GPAs (3.9+) and SAT scores (2200+), good chance they did something impressive for their gap year. These students tend to be wealthier, which is reflected in how they dress. These are your college prep kids.The Public School Standout (~40%). For the most part they are from wealthier suburbs of DC-NY-Boston, Chicago or California. A lot of these students went to a public magnet high school like Stuyvesant or TJ. This is the most diverse group, featuring 4.0–2400s as well as people with lower scores, but other creative achievements like winning some international competition, or starting a successful community project.The International Student (~12%). An upper-class global citizen, usually of Chinese or Indian origin, though they may live in London, Singapore or Dubai. They usually stick with each other, mingling less with the other three types. Disproportionately majoring in economics, though not exclusively so. Disproportionately wear Canada Goose, though not exclusively so.The Athlete (~8%). Self explanatory, their athletic skills were the key to their admission to UChicago - although as a Division III school with not much focus on athletics, you can be sure that even the athletes have relatively high scores. The Athlete socializes with other Athletes, and is very likely to participate in Greek life. Typically from the Midwest, since other schools snatch up athletes from other parts of the US.Edit: Yes, the percentages are based on real dataEdit2: As of Dec 2018, still seems correct
Japanese Internment Camp Research help, please??
Hello, I may need alittle help on a research project on Japanese Internment Camps. I just need some good research sites where I can find some good info on this topic that is easy to read. Unfortunately, I also have to make a bibliography for the websites I researched at. It has to contain: Name of website. Editor/Author. Date edited. Name of Organization. Date of access. Web address. I would really appreciate your help. Because I really don't know why the hell my ENGLISH II teacher has to give us a project like this that involves difficult research... So remember, I need some good websites on research on Japanese Interment Camps that contained the information for the bibliography example I showed above. *If it doesn't have anything unimportant on it like, Date of access or Editor/Author, its ok ^_^ THANKS:)
What are some amazing events of World War II that most of us haven't heard about?
Meet one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War IIAudie Murphy - WikipediaIf you name an American military combat award, he has one. Including a Medal of Honor. That he won when he was 19. He also received the French Legion of Honor. His honours have their own Wikipedia pageAudie Murphy honors and awards - WikipediaHe won his Medal of Honor by holding off an entire company of Germans (at least 80 men) for an hour. By himself. After that, he led the counterattack. While wounded (Purple Heart too!) and out of ammunition. (We don’t got no ammunition, we don’t need no stinkin’ ammunition!)His sister helped him to forge documents saying he was 18. He was 16. The Navy and Marines turned him down. Probably because he was short and skinny. However, I’ve always said the Army had an eye for talent. He started as a private (when he was 17) and, late in the war, was moved to a job in the rear as a first lieutenant.However, probably his bravest hour was his advocacy for victims of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Of which he was one. He kept it to himself until Vietnam when he saw soldiers returning with the same symptoms he has been suffering with for twenty years. He used his fame to speak out about his own experiences and to demand change.He eventually joined the Texas Army National Guard and made it all the way to Major.