The materials specifically required to apply to the University of Chicago are listed here: https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/a��Regarding test scores: http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegep��Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile * SAT Critical Reading: 660 / 770 * SAT Math: 650 / 760 * ACT Composite: 28 / 33 * ACT English: 29 / 35 * ACT Math: 28 / 34 From what I ve heard from my friends, the essay question is always very creative, and most likely has a lot of influence on the decision.