<p>MiselisM - If you’re going to go to NU, you have to be able to do a little research.</p>
<p>The Common Data Set is there for a reason…</p>
<p>[2009-10</a> First-time, first-year (freshman) admission, Common Data Set - Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/commondata/2009-10/c.htm]2009-10”>http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/commondata/2009-10/c.htm)</p>
<p>Look at Section C</p>
<p>Woah, you don’t have to be that narsh… Thanks for the link though.</p>
<p>That’s a perfectly legitimate question to ask, but I don’t think anybody here really knows the answer. While Admissions tries to give a specific weight to each app component in the CDS, I’m guessing what ultimately matters most is the interplay between the various parts of the app that is very difficult to break down into specific parts. This interplay forms the overall impression of an applicant and shapes the way he/she is read and presented to the Committee. </p>
<p>A powerful rec or essay can indeed shine a different light on an app and shape how the rest of the app is read. It could make the difference between an app that’s generically excellent vs. an app that stands out. When you’re dealing with the volume of apps that Northwestern is, I’m guessing presentation does count for something. I’m not talking about gimmicks here but substance. Make sure your app lays out a clear, coherent, compelling case for your admission.</p>
<p>That’s a perfectly legitimate question to ask, but I don’t think anybody here really knows the answer. While Admissions tries to give a specific weight to each app component in the CDS, I’m guessing what ultimately matters most is the interplay between the various parts of the app that is very difficult to break down into specific parts. This interplay forms the overall impression of an applicant and shapes the way he/she is read and presented to the Committee. </p>
<p>A powerful rec or essay can indeed shine a different light on an app and shape how the rest of the app is read. It could make the difference between an app that’s generically excellent vs. an app that stands out. When you’re dealing with the volume of apps that Northwestern is, I’m guessing presentation does count for something. I’m not talking about gimmicks here but substance. Make sure your app lays out a clear, coherent, compelling case for your admission.</p>
<p>Do you guys think the acceptance rate will dip below last year’s 18%? I just want April to be here already lol.</p>
<p>Best wishes to those of you pushing the “SEND” button on the Common App today! </p>
<p>Congratulations on finishing this step of the process, and here’s to a happy outcome!!</p>
<p>Applied to WCAS, Biological Sciences. Whoot!</p>
<p>Is everyone sending in the supplement today? Or are they waiting…</p>
<p>Not sure yet… I want to wait another day, but don’t want to risk it.</p>
<p>I didn’t even know the NU supplement had a different deadline. Turned in all my stuff 12/31…</p>
<p>@rayankees94</p>
<p>I’m not. I plan on calling the admissions office tomorrow to get an official date on when the supplement is due.</p>
<p>In the end, the supplement isn’t due same time as other application… Thank the Lord!</p>
<p>Applied as a bio major to Weinberg, and also applied HPME. Only about 15-20 students are accepted per year, correct?</p>
<p>@MiselisM, where did you see that? I didn’t submit it either, so that’s a relief.</p>
<p>This thread is in the need of a major bump. BUMP.</p>
<p>Any SoC applicants here?</p>
<p>@drewski94 Yep! Me :)</p>
<p>@julyaugust, NICE! Theatre?</p>
<p>@drewski94 I applied to SoC for Theatre! =)</p>
<p>@drewski94 Yes! Northwestern’s BA program is AMAZING!</p>
<p>@drewski94 I applied for theatre as well! I am quite excited, as long as I get in!</p>