Areckburg
Areckburg,
Northwestern
B.S., Chemistry
I am a cheerleader, and I am majoring in Chemistry.
Features Included
3
Essays
1
Schools
11
Scores
13
Advice
2
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Rockford, Illinois
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision, Early Action
Class of2017
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
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Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)

Applied for a B.S. in Chemistry

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
517 Words
Movie or book that changed you
My eyes were fixated on the screen. It was the only thing illuminating the dark room; there were no windows. A few rays of light could be seen under the door, but they were miniscule. I was conscious of every heart beat, yet my mind was racing. I felt as though the classroom was a prison, and I was trapped watching the closest thing to a horror movie I had ever seen. For the record, I have never actually seen...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
19 Words
I don't have my original essay, but I wrote about how I had school spirit (something Northwestern desperately lacks).
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Additional Essay Details
72 Words
I knew Northwestern was looking to build school spirit, so I wrote about how I had a lot of school spirit and how I was planning on trying out for cheerleading. Write about what you can do for them, and not what they can do for you. Try and find out if they are looking to develop somewhere (athletics, clubs, greek life, etc.), and write about how you can help that development.
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General Admissions Advice

List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
39 Words
THIS IS CRUCIAL: Take classes at your dream school over the summer...
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How I chose schools to apply to
52 Words
I looked solely at academics. I went to the top ranked university I knew I could...
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How to increase chances at my school
4 Words
Take...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
37 Words
Tell them what you can bring to the school. I wrote...
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Post-college plans
11 Words
My essay was...
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Reaching out to professors and coaches at schools I applied to
50 Words
Take summer classes there, and become friends with your professor, and then have him write...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
3 Words
Take...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
60 Words
I love Northwestern. We have the perfect location being so close to Chicago. We are close enough to...
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What I’d change about my application process
5 Words
I wouldn't...
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What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
16 Words
Talk about what you can...
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What set me apart from other applicants
30 Words
Taking a class there over the summer, and holding...
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My advice about getting recommenders
36 Words
Take summer classes and have your professor write a letter of...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
36 Words
I ultimately chose Northwestern because it was the best academic school...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.40
 
Rank
Top 5%
 
High School TypeReligious
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
35
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details10 classes and scores

Sports

SportsCheer/Spirit Squad

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesNational Honor Society, Student Council / Government
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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