UChicago Optional Video EXPLAINED | video structure + examples

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! With a school as unique as UChicago, your application HAS to be strong - we want it to be authentic, honest, and showcase who you are at your core. All in a 2 minute video lol. But there really is a structure, and I go through two specific ways I'd approach this video, so hope this helps!

As always, let me know if you want to see more videos regarding uchicago application advice or need information on how to get into UChicago!

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Timestamps:

00:00 hello all!
00:51 main goal of video
02:22 BIG BRAIN-storming
03:27 2 Minute Video Structure
04:45 example #1
07:28 example #2

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