College admissions

Surprise ceremony welcomes student into UChicago’s Class of 2028

First-generation student Gabriella Aviles “overwhelmingly grateful” to share emotional moment with family

Unusual college essay questions for 2013-14

UChicago's nontraditional admission essay prompts continue to stand out and elicit interesting answers


Robots or aliens as parents? Colleges gauge applicants’ creativity

Dean John W. Boyer says unique essay questions that require wit, imagination are part of identity of UChicago and its alumni