Can Northwestern Be a Saftey for me??

NYerr
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:39:32 +0000

First, Northwestern is not just a ‘numbers-driven’ admissions decision. Naviance is a numbers driven tool and cannot be taken in a vacuum. Its one tool that tells you your data fits the prior year. Distinguish yourself in the essays and make sure you are sincere in answering the supplemental question.

Safety? No guarantees here at all. Look at it as a solid target, with maybe a 75% chance.

Do you need aid? Is Northwestern need-blind? Which school at Northwestern? Which major at Northwestern.

Your tennis - unless you are ranked and recruited it really doesn’t get you in. it does show dedication and commitment. Your ECs are strong, your GPA is very strong and your courseload is impressive.

Are you applying ED? Does NU weigh demonstrated interest. Does Legacy matter. Is the alum active? Were signficant alumni donations made?

Some schools will tell you outright that visiting helps demonstrate interest, others don’t care at all if you come.

good luck.