<p>I am an international student from Singapore, thinking of applying to Northwestern. I am, however. not sure how good a school it is. </p>
<p>BAck Ground. SAT 1550, 2300, combined best 2350- 800 780 770
SAT II 780 790 800</p>
<p>I have pretty strong ECs</p>
<p>I am a student in probably the top school in Singapore, it has a great reputation with American colleges etc. I am a decent student, good but not top of my class - this is the top 3% of the country in the school, so loads of smart people.</p>
<p>Just want to know, do u think NW can be considered a safety, MAtch ( i think so?) or a reach school for someone like me.?</p>
<p>You are international. Unless are a Thai scholar or a nationally recognized student rather than a student in a nationally recognized school, then its ok. Northwestern and schools in the top 30 are reaches for you considering you are International. If you were living in the US, I would say Nwestern is a match/reach for you. These schools are really really compettitive man.</p>
<p>hey Ct,
thanks. well i’m not international award-winner or anything. The reason I was talking about my school, to give u an idea acceptance at Umich was 96/98 people last year. People go to almost all the top 30 schools, even if they are reaches.</p>
<p>There isnt a lot of information, just wanted to find out how some of the schools compare and what NW is like.</p>
<p>Hmm…that’s too vague. There got to be something you are looking for. Otherwise, why would you spend $$$ to come here to study? NUS is a pretty good university after all.</p>
<p>OK. I am a P.R, giving up my PR, can’t go to NUS/NTU.
I want to go overseas to see the real world, become independent and challenge myself academically - cant do that in Spore. </p>
<p>Yes it costs $$$to go to US, but if i get a good job somewhere don’t you think its worth it? I Do. Mate I never said NU was a safety - I started this thread to find out what kind of school it is, how I’d stand - not your typical chances thread, I just want to get some valuable advice. NO way am i suggetsing NU is a safety - its a top-notch institution, thats the main reason I’m applying.</p>
<p>Sam, any good university that is reputable and solid rounded education - I havent decided major yet - is fine - I have no preferences for weather, size or location.really. I just want to apply and hopefully get into a good university where I can get an undergrad degree that places me in good stead for the future, and where there is a positive learning atmosphere.</p>
<p>There are so many universities in the US…do you have any ideas on environment? It would help us to narrow down some choices as to schools you should look at…</p>
<p>But off the top of my head…you should probably look at U of Chicago (not a safety, but very academic and rigorous…), maybe Vassar…better yet, pick up a copy of “US News and World Report” with college rankings…if you really have no preference as to where you end up as long as you get a good education, that would be a good resource for you.</p>
<p>sam - I know its a good school, thanks. I am applying to michigan.</p>
<p>rocket - honestly, I am only looking at the top colleges -I do require safetys but I would want them to be of a high calibre. I know its difficult, but I think that as an international student who won’t require financial aid, my chances are higher than other internationals at non need-blind schools. </p>
<p>In terms of my own HS, my SAT score is 200 points above the average. SAT 2 is also well above average ( though not by as much). </p>
<p>My problem is that although I am asking for Safetys, I still require good calibre schools. </p>
<p>The USNEWS rankings - I did go and look at them , thats partly how I heard of NU. Rankings are not concrete ways of deciding schools though.</p>
<p>size and environment are secondary because to me, these are not the important issues Any US environment would be a different experience for me.</p>
<p>On another thread, you said you sorta have an interest in econ/finance. NU does have one of the best econ departments (ranked 8th) in the country. You may also want to look into their MMSS (mathematical method for social science) program that compliments econ extremely well; the faculty are NOT math but mostly econ professors and one of them teaches at the renowned business school. If you also like engineering, a related major is “industrial engineering and management sciences” which is popular and a top-5 one in the nation.</p>
<p>You many want to take a look at Case Western. It’s a school of fairly high caliber yet the admit rate is high (70%). Wisconsin may be another safety you want to look at.</p>
<p>Do most Universities have School of ABC and School of XYZ?
How easy is it to transfer between these schools, for example in the universities we’ve been talking about?
I believe all US students do similiar first-year courses, then declare major in second year. If so, why are we required to apply to certain School of Engg or business first?</p>
<p>The systems of US Universities vary widely…At Northwestern, there are the various schools…Weinburg being the easiest to transfer into and change majors in…the others are a little more difficult to transfer to, but again it depends on major. At NU, most declare their major right away, then perhaps change it later on. At many other universities, you don’t declare a major until sophomore or junior year…some universities have a very broad learning base of courses everyone must take, and some have no requirements at all. Some have their very own system (ie Colerado College and its Block System). US Universities are all very unique, which is why it is especially difficult to answer your questions and recommend schools.</p>