ehs678
ehs678,
Northwestern
B.A., Economics, , History
Features Included
2
Essays
3
Schools
12
Scores
8
Advice
3
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Deerfield, Illinois
GenderMale
EthnicityHispanic, White Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2018
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish, German

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
  • University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
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Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)

Applied for a B.A. in Economics

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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An Argentine Background I recently finished reading Malcolm Gladwell’s bestseller, Outliers, in which he aims to debunk the commonly held misconception that success is simply a function of merit, hard work, or innate talent. Rather, Gladwell points to other factors that influence one’s ability to become a high achiever later on in life, namely family and cultural legacy. This book was particularly thought provoking for me because of the distinct environment in which I grew up. My mother...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
255 Words
Northwestern: My First, Second, and Third Choice Northwestern University fosters a myriad of academic perks that I hope to utilize. Northwestern’s quarter system would allow me to tap into my academic curiosity not only by enabling me to take more classes each year, but also by suiting my desire to double-major. Throughout high school, I have incorporated a diverse schedule to find those fields that truly capture my attention. Three subjects have particularly stood out: economics, history, and Spanish....
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General Admissions Advice

What I’d change about my school if I were student body president
11 Words
Make more work-study...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
23 Words
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity - I have...
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What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling
24 Words
After having spent a year at northwestern...
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Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
29 Words
I did not use a private application tutor, and...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
28 Words
I would either get a job or work...
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My advice about getting recommenders
66 Words
Only ask teachers that you had either Senior year or Junior year. If you ask a teacher that you had...
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What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
55 Words
RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH and SPECIFICITY SPECIFICITY SPECIFICITY. The school wants to know that you have done your...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
51 Words
Northwestern is a beautiful campus because it is located directly on Lake Michigan. However, this...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.85
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 5%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
33
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1570
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2330
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2330
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details9 classes and scores

Sports

SportsVolleyball

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesCommunity Cleanup / Service, Spanish Club
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Application Additional Materials

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