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we actually did it, the administration officially decided to keep the uncommon application just the way it is. i cant thank you enough for sticking with this because we really proved that our traditions matter more than some generic template.

January 25, 2007

Save the Uncommon Application!

Save the Uncommon Application!

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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 8 months ago
The administration of the University of Chicago is considering to get rid of our cherished uncommon application and substitute it for the generic common application. As students and alumni of the University, we feel that it is unacceptable for the University to get rid of one of its greatest traditions; a tradition that all of us have participated in to attend the University and one that has defined the student body. It is imperative that we tell the administration that we are against this proposal! Please sign this petition and tell everyone you know to sign this as well. If we can get the student body and alumni to demonstrate their opposition, hopefully we can prevent the administration from committing a terrible mistake.

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November 18, 2006

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November 17, 2006

6 Comments

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Mike Norton
19 years ago Featured

Totally generic. Keep the school unique.

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Jessica Lane
19 years ago Featured

Applying to uchicago was a special experience because of those prompts. Why would they want to be just like every other school?? bad move.

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Brian Chen
19 years ago Featured

Uchicago is supposed to be different. Seems like admin is just trying to make things easier for themselves instead of focusing on the student body.

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Elena Mehta
19 years ago Featured

I spent so much time on my essay and it was the highlight of my application season. Please dont ruin this.

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David Brooks
19 years ago Featured

KEEP THE CULTURE ALIVE. The common app is for schools that dont have their own identity.

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Sarah Fuentes
19 years ago Featured

The uncommon app is literally what made me feel like UChicago was the right place for me. Don't take away the one thing that actually lets us show our personality.

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