NUstudent
NUstudent,
Northwestern
B.A., English, , International Studies
I am a current freshman in college who hopes to go into the publishing industry.
Features Included
3
Essays
7
Schools
8
Scores
1
Advice
7
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Minnetonka, Minnesota
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken French

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
  • University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN)
  • University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA)
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Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)

Applied for a B.A. in English

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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I wrote a story about the time I was physically assaulted and how it changed me as a person. I also wrote a second response on the importance of my Theory of Knowledge class and how I felt most comfortable in that academic setting compared to other classes.
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
25 Words
For each school that offered this as an option I wrote a unique message about why I wanted to be admitted into that school specifically.
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Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance
20 Words
I wrote an essay on this where I again went into my issues with the person who physically assaulted me.
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General Admissions Advice

Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred
41 Words
If deferred ask your guidance counselor or college/career counselor or even...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.26
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
34
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
2
 
SAT Score Details
 
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details5 classes and scores

Sports

SportsSkiing

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesMarching Band, National Honor Society, Tutoring/Mentoring, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism, Local Orchestra / Symphony / Band, School Band, Church
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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