<p>FYI: prospective applicants. You can bet the admissions committee will keep these institutional priorities in mind when evaluating applications.</p>
<p>[Strategic</a> Plan Unveiled : Northwestern University Newscenter](<a href=“http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2011/11/strategic-plan-presentation.html]Strategic”>Strategic Plan Unveiled: Northwestern University News)</p>
<p>PDF doc:
[Strategic</a> Plan - Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.northwestern.edu/strategic-plan/]Strategic”>Strategic Plan - Northwestern University)</p>
<p>Here are some keywords on p. 27</p>
<p>NU=
Define yourself,
Transform the world;
Creative and analytic;
Whole brain,
Whole person;
Complex challenges,
Unexpected solutions;
Unconventional collaboration;
Pioneering spirit;
Passion for discovery.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.northwestern.edu/strategic-plan/northwestern-university-strategic-plan-2011/index.html[/url]”>http://www.northwestern.edu/strategic-plan/northwestern-university-strategic-plan-2011/index.html</a></p>
<p>These are the 4 strategic pillars of the plan:</p>
<p>"Discover creative solutions
Inspiring research, new knowledge, and creative expression</p>
<p>We will work together through research and innovation to create solutions to problems that will improve lives, communities, and the world.</p>
<p>Integrate learning and experience
Extending the academic experience beyond the classroom</p>
<p>We will, more than ever before, integrate student learning with experiences in the world beyond the classroom.</p>
<p>Connect our community
Growing stronger through the richness of diversity</p>
<p>We will close the gap between intentions and outcomes to connect individuals from widely diverse backgrounds and life experiences to a truly inclusive community.</p>
<p>Engage with the world
Expanding our impact at home and abroad</p>
<p>We will, through strategic partnerships, engage locally, nationally, and internationally to heighten our global impact for the greater good."</p>
<p>wish i knew this before EDing :(</p>
<p>i guess i have some of those 4 pillars in my essays</p>
<p>If you can work all of those in to your essay I’d be very amused.</p>