Chance Me!!!!! Weinberg

Colleges & Universities Northwestern University
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<p>SATI: 1510/2210 Superscore
SATI: 1480/2150 Single Sitting
SATII: 800 Math2, 740 Chem, 640 Spanish Reading
GPA: 3.8 Unweighted
Awards: AP Scholar w/ Distinction; PSAT Commended Student
Rank: No ranking
Extra Curriculum: Capt. of JV Tennis, 4 Years Varsity Swimming, President of Business/Stock Club, 2 Years in State-recognized orchestra, Community Service in China, Summer Program in Beijing/Shanghai for a month, Summer Program at Amherst for half a month - both programs concentrated on Economics and Business.</p>

<p>Essays: Very Good
Teacher Rec’s: Amazing
Counselor Rec: Amazing</p>

<p>Hook: Extensive experience in hospitality - 5 summer jobs over 3 summers - 1 month at each job ; 1 month internship for an internationally recognized architecture firm in CA</p>

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<p>I think you are a good candidate. The only weakness numbers-wise, as you know, is the Spanish score, but I frankly don’t think it will matter much in light of the other scores.
What do you want to major in? Your scores suggest math/science, and you otherwise suggest economics/business. Make a convincing case for why you and NU are a good fit.
Finally, have you already taken the AP Calculus test? You might say that you like the MENU program in math, because you want to focus on economics and math at NU. To be invited into MENU, you would need a 4 on the BC Calc or a 5 on the AB Calc.</p>

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<p>thank you WCASParent, your reply helped me get a sense of NU and what they’re expecting from their prospective students.</p>

<p>Anyone else have some helpful words? Anything at all will help.</p>

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<p>I am a parent checking in… been to RPI and UT Austin. </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Ram</p>

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<p>bump (10 char)</p>

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<p>Come on you guys.</p>

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<p>i also think you are a strong candidate. As WCAS parent noted, the only weak part of your app is the Spanish SAT II, although the score shouldn’t matter if you are not a native speaker. In fact, the very act of taking the test should be impressive if you aren’t a native speaker.
Other than the Spanish, you have work experience, good grades, and lots of extracurriculars. I think you have a very good chance!</p>

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<p>IMHO…your stats fall wihin the range as you know…now the question is whether you feel Northwestern is the right school for you-a match if you will. IF so, then it needs to be shown through your essays-take the time to craft creative and thoughtful essays. G’Luck!</p>

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<p>yeah well northwestern I think is an awesome match for me in every way. I really want to go there!!! just home i get in.</p>