<p>I understand that both of you are very proud parents and love to tell people that your children are going to a competitive school that rejects even the top applicants. However, bear in mind that there are many schools that reject competitive applicants because they know they will not attend/show no interest. The fact of the matter is NEU is an average school and to say that an applicant with a 1980, 3.6 UW, 6 AP classes, and superb EC’s should be more realistic about his/her chances with NEU is simply misguided.</p>
<p>OP, show your interest by emailing your local NEU Admissions officer. Attend college fairs, and visit NEU. If you show them that NEU is your top choice, you will definitely get in. It’s really not that hard.</p>