<p>Definitely visit the school and get a good feel for it before you come. This school is very unique and certainly not for everyone (most people)</p>
<p>One way in which it is unique: When I first transferred here from my old school, someone I met in my major told me that you have to make yourself known, and seek out the opportunities here. Nobody is ever going to ask you how things are going here. It's a place for go-getters. Many get lost in the crowd.... etc.</p>
<p>For people considering applying to Northeastern, this was posted on the student website a bit ago.</p>
<p>NU Ranked as Leader in Career and Job Placement Services</p>
<p>Northeastern University has once again been recognized as a leader in preparing students to build successful careers that start before graduation and continue long after. The University earned the number 1 ranking—driven by student satisfaction—in the Best Career and Job Placement Services category in this year’s edition of The Princeton Review...</p>