<p>Oneswehail unless you have a hook you haven’t mentioned your chances at NU are very uncertain. A 1450 M+V is below the average admit these days. You would have good shot at ED but much less RD. Applicants without hooks getting into the top Ivies approach 800 in verbal scores and sadly the writing section counts for very little. I know many students with far higher stats rejected from all top schools including NU so your parents may need to rethink the plan.</p>