Hi! I’m hoping someone can give me an idea of my chances for northeastern EA. Here are my stats:
Unweighted GPA: 3.92/4 for 2019-2020 (I went to a different high school than my current (its a whole story, but I skipped a grade in middle school and repeated 9th to go to a boarding school, which is common where I go)), 5.56/7 current → translates to 3.78/4
→ I know my GPA is something I lack in. However, I would like to note that since sophomore year I have taken almost solely honors and advanced classes (ex. molecular biology, calculus III). I also go to a college preparatory school. I believe the rigor of my transcript is very high.
SAT: 1450 → Not superscored.
ECs: GSA head, Prefect (It’s like an RA), A Capella Head, Choir Officer, Theater Captain, Independent Research (Fall Term), Internship (Johns Hopkins, Summer, Recommendation submitted from my supervisor), Lots of community service, tutoring, varsity sports (freshman year → I injured out ).
→ I think my ECs are the strongest part of my application, which sucks because they care about it MUCH less about them
Intended Major: Cellular/ Molecular Biology
I have demonstrated interest.
Everyone I have read on this forum is really impressive, so please let me know if there is hope for me or if I should settle for somewhere else!
My student was accepted last year EA. For Boston campus.
Higher stats great ec
Merit was under $3k a year.
Totally unaffordable so even though top choice
We walked away. IMO too much $$ for this school.
It’s really for wealthy families
My DD applied to EA too. I see the top section used to have 3 buttons
“Testing Choice EA” , “ change my application category” , “early financial read request “ now she has only one button”change my application category “
Is this normal or sign of anything decision coming out for EA ?
we see only one button now just like you (Change Application category) - i think this is just to remove the ED1 option (which is over now). EDII option is still there.
Merit is not based on financial and my understanding is merit is awarded by admissions. However, if you applied for financial aid and they say they need your css form to determine need, then submit it, likely requested it through the IDOC system. NU is a school that required both fafsa and css to determine financial need. Once submitted, then they will let you know what financial aid you will be eligible for.
Hello, friends, could you please share your experiences, and / or thoughts on their super low 4 year graduation rate and the co-op opportunities? I am not too sure if any coop is worth another year of college? Thank you.
Honestly, after our visit THIS is the single thing my D24 was hesitant about. She LOVED the campus and the vibe but she would have one single summer off… That being said, I don’t think you CAN graduate in 4 years with co-op program (hence low published number). At the info session the students were very enthusiastic about their co-op experiences helping them bridge book knowledge and the “real world” and giving them solid work experience (resume) in field before graduating. Another student highlighted co-op showed them they were on the wrong track of career choice (changed major after his first co-op).
imho… whether it’s worth it depends on your field and the quality of a co-op you can secure . My D24’s intended major is Nursing so her co-op experience will be clear cut. I think some majors would be tricky.
The 4 year with 2 coops path is now the norm for students. Some students choose to go the 5 year 3 coop path. And yes, there is only one summer off after freshman year. But for most students at non-coop schools they would be doing summer internships anyway.
Where did you see the 4 year graduation rate? Northeastern does not oublish that.
My son is graduating in 4 years with two co-ops and a combined major. All 5 of his roommates will graduate with a bachelor’s in 4 years, but one is staying on for a master’s degree. I think the students that take longer want to add a third co-op. I think that is more rare than common these days. My son and several of his roommates took summer classes, including the study abroad Dialogues of Civilization. They studied in Rwanda, Greece, Iceland and Argentina. NU really shines in its abroad experiences and offers many options. They are generous with AP credit for scores of 4 or 5. My son started with 20 credits and other students have more. Also, as a parent you don’t pay tuition when your student is on co-op and they get paid.
I have 2 kids at NU and both will graduate in 4 years with 2 co-ops. The same is true for most of their friends. They both got to do a Dialogue of Civilization (summer study abroad) and they were both able to find good paying co-ops, which helped a lot with expenses. And the co-ops are invaluable to help them secure a full time job in their field once they graduate.
This link shows the co-op participation rate and career outcomes for Northeastern students. Use the filter to see the outcomes for different years and different majors.
As others have said, NU is pushing the 1-2 coop/ 4 year model more now, esp as more students are coming in with many AP/DE credits. Many students now graduate in 7 semesters with 1-2 coops. Depends on your major as well. My older D was poli sci and came in with a lot of credits, did 3 coops, lots of international travel, and was done with UG in 7 semesters, stayed a full year for her masters, so 4.5 years. My younger D was architecture so that’s a rigorous 5 year BS with 2 coops, stayed a full year for her masters. The benefits of the coops are that it provides the opportunity to work in your field, test out your interests. Get real world experience. Honestly I’m not sure why someone would be interested in NU if they are not interested in coops and the experiential learning model.
For rigorous degrees like architecture or engineering I presume, having a break for coops was a welcome shift from long hours and the rigor. Plus most positions are paid, at least to cover living expenses. In most cases, the experience gives one a major leg up over other entry level applicants for jobs in the field. Definitely worth it. But, I do think folks need to realize that NU is most definitely NOT a traditional university or leaning environment, so one needs to really look at their learning style and college culture they want to be in.
Regarding summers, most still have two months off every summer. Spring semester is complete by late April. Summer is split into summer 1 or 2. If you’re doing a fall coop, you’re off May and June and start coop in July (then December.) winter break is a bit shorter then traditional schools too but still often three weeks depending on finals.
Many students now graduate with coops and 4 years now, esp given that many come in with lots of DE and AP credits which cover general Ed/NU Path requirements.
My daughter is also on the 4-year, 2 co-op plan and most of her friends are as well. I think the coop program is amazing. My daughter will begin her first coop in the Spring and it’s going to be a wonderful hands-on learning experience and fantastic work opportunity. Couldn’t be happier about it. NEU is very generous in giving AP credit so my daughter will be able to do 4-years with 2 co-ops without any summer or additional classes needed beyond her 3 academic years, and she will leave with great work experience on her resume. My younger daughter is in the college process now and the lack of co-op programs at other prestigious schools is kind of a bummer because we’ve seen what a great opportunity it is.
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