Official Northwestern Transfer - Fall 2012

TransferCentral
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:01:56 +0000

@pokemonfan – I was a little afraid to apply again, since I was rejected the first time around. I think my essays this time were definitely better. The topic was the same: What aspects of NU make you want to attend. The first time, I was more general and generic— great location, great program, great school… basically I didn’t show that I had looked into the programs. For my transfer essay, I went into detail about study abroad and EPICS. When I was talking about my program I listed specific classes and compared it to the curriculum of the university I was at.

I also broadened my extracurricular. In high school, my main activity was soccer… Once I got into college I joined a service frat, and completed close to 50 hours of community service during the year (I also participated in a number of leadership seminars through this.) In addition, I was in a play first semester.

Finally, I also gain more experience for my major through a internship and classes.

Haha and I’m sure the 4.0 and Dean’s List didn’t hurt.

Good luck to everyone still waiting, and congrats to you that have gotten in!