Any chance?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>Do I have any chance of getting in?</p>

<p>I'm a white male and I go to a small public school in the middle of nowhere in Massachusetts.</p>

<p>SAT: 690v, 680m, 690w
SATII: 610 Literature, 700 Math I
GPA: 3.9 weighted
Class Rank: 4/109</p>

<p>I've taken all the hardest classes possible but my school doesn't offer that many APs. I've taken AP Chem (3 on the test), AP Language (4 on the test), and AP Envi. Sci (5 on the test). This year I have AP Calc and AP U.S. History and some other honors classes.</p>

<p>Main Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>-President of National Honor Society
-Treasurer of Student Council
-Vice-President of Class
-Special Olympics Coach
-Band/Jazz Band and other musical activities
-Steady job at the local coffee shop since 10th grade
-Soccer throughout high school (not very good though)</p>

<p>My recommendations were good but I have no idea how my essays are. I wrote an essay about my science fair project and winning first and third place.</p>

<p>If anyone could let me know what you think I would really appreciate it. Thanks.</p>

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<p>you have decent ec's, but sat's are a bit low for nwu</p>

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<p>no not really. You have a good chance!</p>

<p>50% Cr: 650
50% math: 670</p>

<p>It all depends on your essays</p>

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<p>Yeah, man...it looks like you have a pretty good shot to me. Spice up your essays and it's a good possibility.</p>

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<p>Esquared, is it me or are u actually not being sarcastic for the first time in your life!?</p>

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<p>shhh, don't tell anyone</p>

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<p>IHS,
You probably came across some old data. Last year, the average SAT was 1403. :)</p>

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<p>well, that was what is on my SAT report :D</p>

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<p>When I attended their Info session during winter break on Winter 2005, they said their SAT range 25-75% was 1300-1490.</p>

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<p>The acceptance rate dropped from 33% to 25% this year, so a 2060 would not be that competitive. A bit below average chances, I’d say.</p>

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<p>Its All About The Essays</p>

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The acceptance rate dropped from 33% to 25% this year

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That is the most horrifying thing I have ever heard. I am almost tempted to click the "Report Offensive Post" button.</p>

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<p>you're test scores aren't that hot, and the first three officer positions you listed are notoriously known as popularity contests, but that shouldn't put you out of the running. Your gpa is fine; In my opinion, it's about the essays. </p>

<p>I'm not too cool with your essay topic though, I think they're looking for who you are more than what you've won.</p>

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<p>In my essay I also talked about how the science fair sparked my love of science that continued through high school. Hopefully that makes it a little better. I agree that sometimes Student Council and Class Officer are popularity contests, but I like to thinkt that NHS means something. Anyway, there is no use in discussing it anymore. Now that the acceptance rate has dropped to 25% I might as well just send in my application for the local community college.</p>

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<p>I applied with very similar SATs....so at least you know of one extra failure that's falling with you</p>

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<p>haha I am glad someone else is in the same sinking boat as me. What other schools did you apply to Esquared?</p>

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<p>UT - Austin, Colgate, Brandeis, Chicago, Penn, Brown (deferred), NYU, Reed, Emory</p>

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<p>Hey i'm applying to UT austin too, see you there I guess, assuming that we don't get into any of our other choices, hah</p>

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<p>assuming....knowing....I guess its the same at this point.</p>

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That is the most horrifying thing I have ever heard. I am almost tempted to click the "Report Offensive Post" button.

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<p>Aaahahahaha!</p>