Uchicago optional video reddit. Is anyone doing this? Question is p much the title.

Uchicago optional video reddit. UChicago is due January 4th and Brown is the 5th, I haven’t started my video essays, do you think it’s possible to make it?? I’m in desperate need of motivation and emotional support, I don’t wanna not submit a video essay but my editing skills are not the best. You can still try submitting one idk if they’ll see it though but it still lets you upload it on the portal. i dont think i can put together smth as impressive as some of the videos I've seen on yt I think the optional video is something new they implemented this year, so I’m not too familiar with it. I was wondering whether it's possible to submit a video profile thing now to as additional material to get off the waitlist? or Reply reply [deleted] • Comment deleted by user Reply reply isheetaborah2021 • Same Reply reply feathermao •• Edited accepted!! gosh i can’t believe this is real edit to add stats: 1590 SAT, 96/100 UW GPA and decent extracurriculars, was deferred EA but added on more courses and submitted optional video portfolio Reply reply Ketlebae • I feel like going test optional has a lot of benefits in terms of accessibility for underprivileged students, but colleges do it mainly to increase the number of applications and drive down their acceptance rate. The other reality is that we have no idea what the process is. Hope this UChicago has an optional video supplement rather than interviews. Is this a strict rule that I'm breaking? Is it January 2 along with the common app and the supplement essays? Or can I upload the video profile later as well? Hi, Does anyone know if UChicago includes the video supplement for Questbridge applicants? I couldn't find any info on it in the match requirements. Depending on the video prompt, I would focus on your qualities, meaning what makes you unique and who you truly are. I will say though that if something is optional, you probably should do it especially if it’s a selective school like WashU This year's test-optional circumstances aren't fundamentally trying to deceive you or anything, so I think it's best you don't submit your score. To what extent do essays, extracurriculars, and ones personal “flair” balance out a comparatively low GPA? I know optional video profile is a thing at some colleges (UChicago, very notably) and because it is they have a portal that is specifically made for video file submission, but at those that don’t, I assume I’ll have to attach the link to the additional info section. actually now idk why im asking but I've typed this much already. In some parts it did not flow very well and was really long compared to what they recommend (250-500 words). I want to show a different aspect of my application in the video, but I absolutely suck when it comes to taking and editing videos. Remember that this is a chance for them to get to know you outside of your transcript, activities, etc. Also I never did the optional video and on their website they say you don't need to "submit all-new applicant material" but should i just ask if i could upload the video? I know getting off the waitlist is mostly luck but if anyone has any tips or advise please let me know. In reviewing optional video profiles, the focus will be on the content of the video rather than on production quality. Get your application ready by reviewing the required, optional, and Would doing an optional video for uchicago help/increase ones chance of being admitted? Should I submit the UChicago optional video supplement? I have already submitted my app for ED2, but I dont want a mundane video to negatively affect my application. mov format and it did not upload to my uchicago portal. Any input Does it say it's optional? What's the wording. Would it be a good idea to submit one this way? Would AOs even click on it? Hi! I applied regular decision to UChicago and was wondering when the deadline is for the optional video? There is no statement on the website or on the internet which I could find. Uchicago video portfolio Is it optional like the duke gay essay or is it “optional” like the long Harvard essay Video profile* whoops mistyped Sort by: Add a Comment I noticed they changed the optional video profile to "recommended video profile" on their website. Videos like this were a huge help when I was creating my own, so I wanted to share mine to help you guys too. But no one knew anything ugh. In general, test optional means you do not have to submit a standardized test score (SAT/ACT) to be admitted. I am in the process of applying to Duke University and there is a section called video essay in my application. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Is the video submission to Wake Forest actually optional or more of an “expected but not required” aspect of your submission? I just recently found out I have 24 hours left to create mine. Or was it due before the application deadline, which was like a month ago? Thanks! Share Sort by: Best Open comment sort options Best Top New Controversial Old Q&A Add a Comment Hello, I was recently waitlisted at UChicago. Should I write about how my gap year has influenced my academic interests in the LOCI? Moreover, for my application, I didn't submit the optional video profile. 2021: I applied There’s an optional video supplement in place of an interview. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Consider from an admissions officer’s perspective on what would be appropriate. sooo apparently there is an optional uchicago video i can upload but it’s due tonight?? im currently sick but want to upload a video tomorrow if im feeling better, do you think i should try to upload one a day past the deadline or do nothing since its optional? thank you!! We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Worst case scenario is From UChicago web-site: "If you would like to add your voice to your application, you have the option to submit a two-minute video introduction, as an alternative to an interview. But while I encourage you to think creatively, I don’t recommend you think desperately. Here’s what UChicago says about the video: “Does my video need to be produced/edited/scripted? The option of submitting a video gives students which wish to do so a different medium for developing their voice and ideas. My biggest flaw is my test scores; I legitimately believe they are what got me deferred from Georgetown today. " I'm wondering for schools like UChicago and brown. Mine was 750. (Optional) Share with us a few of your favorite books, poems, authors, films, plays, pieces of music, musicians, performers, paintings, artists, blogs, magazines, or newspapers. Students interested in UVA, UNC, Michigan, truer/ApplyingToCollege is the premier forum for college admissions questions, advice, and discussions, from college essays and scholarships to SAT/ACT test prep, career guidance, and more. If you would like to add anything not on your app, do it! I think it will increase your chances just bc of demonstrated interest, but don’t stress too much about it. They do weird things and ask weird questions. One such oddity is that they don't do interviews at all, but instead allow applicants to submit a video of, I believe, 2 minutes in length. For schools like UChicago, would not doing a video hurt my chances? I just don’t feel confident in my appearance and I don’t have much else to share that isn’t already in my application. However, standardized tests are still considered in the process. A 1480 and 41/45 are not very competitive for UChicago, especially as an international student. Unless you have extraordinary accomplishments or ECs, your application would likely be denied by the first reader. Please reach out if you have any The video introduction is not required and is completely optional. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment My UChicago Optional video is supposedly due today tho, and brown tomorrow yet I haven't gotten the portals in which I'm supposed to upload them Some schools, Brown and UChicago off the top of my head, let you send in a video portfolio. Btw, test-optional is actually just for the ranking game also. Test optional policies vary at different schools, so make sure to check with each institution. The final video was almost four minutes long. Iirc it can be uploaded to the portal that you receive after submitting your common app. If I were to send one I would just be talking without any special audio equipment or editing, so is it really going to add so much that I should send in the video? UChicago Optional Video When is this due? I know you have to submit it in the UChicago Portal. If you think your application says everything you want it to say without the video, don’t do it. my gpa isn't stellar (3. trueSo, I looked up the due date for the uchicago video portfolio and it says you can submit it at any time, but it’s recommended to submit it November 6 for early action. cuz i saw “optional video profile” listed as things u might wanna submit through this upload materials section Is this something truly optional or "optional. They gave an ideal date because it's optional. How Important is the UChicago Video Profile? I just realized that I forgot to do it and UChicago's my top choice so now I am kinda dying inside lol oops fuck. SO is the Optional Favorite "thing" essay not available anymore? comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment esutonia • Additional comment actions Rejected UChicago ED1 two years in a row — starting to believe my classmates saying there's something else going on behind the scenes. It is optional but I imagine a good video can help and a bad video can hurt an application. HI EVERYONE! First post here so go a little easy haha. Like your application might be the one up for discussion on Monday, in which case the video might come in handy guys i need some help. But while I encourage you to think r/ApplyingToCollege is the premier forum for college admissions questions, advice, and discussions, from college essays and scholarships to college list help and application advice, career guidance, and more. ChatGPT rated it an 85/100 Rating: (8/10) Interviews (UChicago Video) UChicago doesn't have interviews, instead there's an optional 2 minute video. Also, are these videos due on the same day as the application is due? No it won't hurt ur app bc the video is submitted in lieu of an interview. Post any questions you have, there are lots of redditors with admissions knowledge waiting to help. Will it have any serious negative impact? I definitely recommend reaching out to the UChicago AOs if you can, OP! It's possible they may still accept it, and they can probably give you instructions on how to submit it if it's okay. If you didn't do Brown's or UChicago's optional video interview, you can apply your creativity there and film a quick video. edu/apply The optional video part doesn't look like it has a due date other than when you submit the required application materials. then i tried uploading my video onto youtube and then sending a link to uchiago portal. I didnt do the Uchicago optional video because I kind of just found out it was an option. I just received my UChicago portal. Duke & UChicago Transfer - Optional Video. if u don't submit video they'll just give u interview which is equal r/ApplyingToCollege is the premier forum for college admissions questions, advice, and discussions, from college essays and scholarships to SAT/ACT test prep, career guidance, and more. I’d like to do one for Brown (RD) and Uchicago (deferred EA, going RD) but i have no idea what people usually do/say in them. It's optional, but I feel like every "optional" option is basically saying if you submitted it, you would look better. For those who applied to UChicago, how did you submit your optional video profile? I got waitlisted at UChicago. Nothing is really optional at highly-selective colleges' admission process uchicago 4th year undergrad here; i'm planning to apply to the uchicago jd/mba program. should i be doing something different? Posted by u/Simple-Marzipan2194 - 1 vote and 2 comments AccomplishedDesk1404 UChicago Optional Video Profile? How many of you UChicago applicants are doing this? Is it a big deal if I don't submit it? Will it look bad? Uchicago Optional Video Profile Is the deadline to the profile same as that of the application or are they still accepting them? I'm currently working on my Uchicago profile and I had a question. and that didnt work. Wait so if I self-reported on Common App, and officially submitted through college board, but didn't submit the 'optional self reporting form' on the UChicago portal, did they get my test scores? To be honest, 1460 is a low score for a ranking-obsessed institution like UChicago. It's just I am slumped with work until Friday night (which also happens to be their deadline for the videos), so I am trying to figure out if I should prioritize or not. *Note we are not exclusive to top 25 universities, but rather use the name to help identify students pursuing admission to competitive institutions. I know being test-optional skews the results, but the 25th percentile SAT score for accepted students was 1510 last year. :' ( I worked the hardest on their essays and want to make my chances as good as possible, so should I submit the profile now? Or just not worry about it? obviously UChicago required excellent grades. Even if people asked questions about it 102 votes, 16 comments. " I just want to know what the r/ApplyingToCollege is the premier forum for college admissions questions, advice, and discussions, from college essays and scholarships to college list help and application advice, career guidance, and more. as long as i remember you could do it on the portal’s upload materials. UChicago Video Profile My video profile is 2 minutes and 15 seconds when UChicago’s website says a “two minute video profile. Please tell me it’s possible to have good videos in so little time. We are here to help students share knowledge about the transfer process to top institutions. The best place on Reddit for admissions advice. Thanks! How important is the optional UChicago video "interview"? I know the video is optional. Could We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I know before it was one of the few things that was acually optional, but does this mean now it is essentially required for admission, like the brown video? University of Chicago is a weird place. Good luck and remember to HAVE FUN WITH IT! Completely forgot about the optional video profile for UChicago until now, is it worth making one now? Not sure if they would even look at it since it’s two weeks past the TED deadline Share Sort by: Best Open comment sort options Best Add a Comment LanceyE23 • UChicago practically manufactured a reputation as an elite institution within the past two decades through aggressive marketing and artifically driving down acceptance rate by catering applications to non-qualified students. I applied after taking a gap year, so I don't have any major changes to report in my LOCI. truey'all I just checked my uchicago optional profile on youtube and there are 0 views i honestly have no idea what to think of this bc ik there's still a bunch of time until decisions come out but i can't help thinking that i went into some auto-reject pile and they didn't even bother to watch it do u guys know when uchicago admissions will be done making Hi, I was just wondering where we would submit the optional video portfolio for schools like UChicago, WashU, and Brown. Then, to answer your question regarding negative impact, it starts to get a little trickier. In a way, the deadline is over. The only idea I can come up with is showing uchicago the large poster i have up of their campus from their mailing 💀💀 and that probably won’t cut it lol. https://collegeadmissions. I’ve looked through the wiki/tips here and couldn’t find anything on the optional video profile. My question is: what exactly do they want to hear? That is not a question of "how do I get in please please I want to get in. This is a community run by past transfers to the Ivy League, Stanford & other top 25-30 schools. Each applicant is r/ApplyingToCollege is the premier forum for college admissions questions, advice, and discussions, from college essays and scholarships to SAT/ACT test prep, career guidance, and more. Here is EVERYTHING you need to know (in excruciating detail) to create the ~perfect~ UChicago video for the UChicago optional video profile part of your application! What is test optional? It's a harder question than you may think. When do we have to upload the video by? I can’t find anything about the deadline online. I’ve met quite a few people who didn’t do it (myself included). I never submitted the optional video originally. Do you think it is a good idea to submit a video profile along with the LOCI? I think the video profile for uchicago is actually optional, but I would submit one if you have anything else you want to tell the AOs. 4; even with uchi's notorious grade deflation, this is still probably on the lower side of average), and my 720 GMAT is nothing to brag about either. Any tips for standing out? It may be counterintuitive to ask that here, because if everyone listened to someone's advice none of us would stand out but f it. Can I do it now? : r/ApplyingToCollege r/ApplyingToCollege Current search is within r/ApplyingToCollege Remove r/ApplyingToCollege filter and expand search to all of Reddit r/ApplyingToCollege is the premier forum for college admissions questions, advice, and discussions, from college essays and scholarships to college list help and application advice, career guidance, and more. In college apps, most optional things aren't truly optional (save for tests). Before I attempted it, I scoured the internet for DAYS trying to find out what it is actually like and most importantly what questions they ask. after studying here for 3 years, i'm very familiar with the The Reddit Law School Admissions Forum. Check out the sidebar for intro guides. Unless you have a good reason to skip it, you should film the video. Feel free to touch on one, some, or all of the categories listed, or add a category of your own. I didn't realize they had a video profile option to submit when I was applying there. How "optional" is the UChicago video response? Given time constraints I currently face, my consideration is that making this video may actually harm my application as a whole. I Application Question I’m in the process of applying to UChicago, but I was wonderig how am i supposed to upload the optional video supplement??? UChicago College AdmissionsGet your application ready by reviewing the required, optional, and additional materials listed below. so im using a mac and i edited my video in . If I waited to submit it until the weekend, would that be too late? I think it shows demonstrated interest if you do the video, but I don’t think it’s a deal breaker if you don’t. Don’t know if it’s the majority, but certainly doesn’t I don’t really have any good ideas or editing skills, so I was just going to do a quick sit down video, is that okay? The ones I’ve watched on YouTube are like really good and I’m stressing that Here is EVERYTHING you need to know (in excruciating detail) to create the ~perfect~ UChicago video for the UChicago optional video profile Videos like this were a huge help when I was creating my own, so I wanted to share mine to help you guys too. But is it due today? Just curious, since yesterday was the final day for missing materials, how many of you ended up submitting the optional video for UChicago? UChicago Optional 2 minute Video I submitted a video that was 2:12 minutes because it was taking too long to get it exactly at 2 minutes. but their commitment to a holistic review indicates that they care about getting the best people possible, not just based on grades. guys I'm literally going crazy thinking about college decisions- I keep checking this thread and the discord server uchicago thread - for some reason seeing more comments pop up makes me feel better???? Most are a simple video of you talking directly to the camera. It’s probably too late for EA but it can’t hurt to submit it, especially since they allegedly defer a lot of their EA pool. Then think through how you've demonstrated those qualities. A video introduction is one more way for us to get to know you and hear your voice (literally!), but it is We encourage you to consider a broad range of college options before making a decision about where and how to apply. Luckily, I was already looking into UChicago and GWU before I realized they were test-optional and was like uhh heck yeah Has anyone had success applying test-optional? Does applying as such have a negative connotation in practice?. But it never hurts to submit extra material. Is anyone doing this? Question is p much the title. My UChicago Optional Video profile exceeded 2 minutes. ” Is it okay that mine goes over? I wasn’t sure if this was a recommended time or if it cuts off at exactly 2 minutes, but I would rather cut mine down then have the last part cut off. According to uchicago, I should limit my video to two minutes; is this a problem If I do 2:10-2:30? I got waitlisted from UChicago and wish to go there. Got in EA on academic scholarship with no video! Definitely still possible. uchicago. Is it going to be a problem? The time limit exceeded two minutes. I also did the optional video (though many of my friends who also got in didn’t), so if you feel like you’re missing a bit of academic/creativity from your essays, maybe that’s an option (although try and make the essays good FIRST). I know they have optional videos that I can submit, and I plan on doing them. Please reach out if you have any questions! Big Help. im wondering the same abt uchicago. So, I was rechecking the Uchicago Supplement essays, and noticed that there was no "optional essay" on my common app/website. my LORs will be from a Booth professor and a humanities professor. Is the UChicago video supplement really optional? Is it actually, legitimately optional, or is it “optional”—as in, basically required if you want to be admitted? I’m applying ED if that makes a difference. yezyba vdmjcab qjhya azyc cftam boj nyzm julybfk xmqqj yxlsj