Change me at Northwestern University! PLEASE!

zephyr15
Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:53:59 +0000

Ok

So your grades are 4.3 (I’ll assume that’s weighted, since you said you’re in the top 10% of your class, not the top 2%). For the sake of argument, let’s say they’re average amongst NU applicants.

Your ACT is below average, perhaps significantly so, but not fatally so.

What you need to do is make it clear to the Interviewer why you’re special. Look at it this way, assume they have 5 other applicants with your basic numbers and they’re going to accept one of you. Why should you be the one?

From what you’ve written, you think your business is what makes you special. To the extent you have the opportunity, talk about that. What it is, and why it excites you. Ask questions about NU or explain why NU will help you accomplish your goals. (By the way, I’d probably say this about any school).

Overall, NU looks like a reach, though not impossible.

Good luck.