University of Chicago

2026-27 · Common App, Coalition App

Hand-verified, August 2026.

Early Decision November 1, 2026Early Decision II January 4, 2027Early Action November 1, 2026Regular Decision January 4, 2027

Main personal statement required (250-650 words), plus:

why us250-500 words (recommended, no hard cap)required
How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago.
Review my draft
creative quirky~650 words (recommended, no hard cap)required (choose 1)
Extended Essay: choose one of five new 2026-27 'uncommon' prompts, or the perennial option of picking any past UChicago prompt (or writing your own).
Review my draft

2 required pieces: Why UChicago + one extended 'uncommon' essay. Gemini's merged record lost the essay list entirely.