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Are they URM’s? What were their essays like? Do not discount the power of your Why NU essay as many high stat kids were rejected because they didn’t apply the same effort as they did on their grades. Obviously grades and scores are important but if you show the passion for attending in your essay you stand a good chance of separating yourself from the rest. My son never visited the school or had an interview and was accepted, he did spend two weeks honing the essay though.</p>