Which program to better boost my ED chances?

twicemama
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:24:22 +0000

NU does not seem to be for want of ED or any type of applicants with 92,000 applying for approx 4,000 spaces overall (inc alt entry programs and 2,800 Boston admits).

If NU is indeed your child’s second choice and they are not accepted to #1, then it is not wasted to apply to ED2…applying ED gives your child a better chance than those who cannot (for various reasons commit to ED.) No decision is guaranteed and far more students apply ED than can be accepted. You make your best case and go from there.
These preferences are new as of last year bc they started offering the London and Oakland campuses as full time enrollment options (3 and 4 years.) the preferences are just options. only your first choice is binding (I saw one parent on here where their student was choosing London as his first choice for instance bc they want to get their degree abroad.)

They have always asked if a student is interested in NUIN (non binding) and have offered that many times even when they said they were not interested. It is a way in to NU for students who really want to go to the school and there are many…It is up to the student to either choose that option or just accept it as a denial of admission. These other programs are just a way of accommodation more students seeking an NU education.

Both of my D’s graduated BS/MS from NU (2017 and 2022) and it was a phenomenal experience for both on so many levels. However, this type of learning and non-traditional college experience is not for everyone.