<p>I was just wondering if anyone applied to Northwestern's School of Education and Social Policy? It's a small school and not many apply. Thanks</p>
<p>Oh, I applied to SESP for the social policy major… I didn’t think anybody else on cc was applying. SESP is a big part of why I even applied to Northwestern in the first place. 
18 days to go (hopefully)!</p>
<p>I also applied to SESP for the social policy major… i’m so worried about the decision :(</p>
<p>I applied to SESP for social policy as well and it was the main reason why I applied to Northwestern. I doubt I’ll get in but I’m hoping for the best.</p>
<p>I know the school itself is competitive, but does anyone know if it’s more competitive to get into than other colleges (like Weinberg, etc.)?</p>
<p>My brother just graduated from NU two years ago. He was the ASG (Student Body) President. A few of his friends were in SESP and said that if you have the background to match the social policy major, then your shot at getting in are pretty good. My brother graduated from the school of communications. But, I have no idea how many people applied, I can’t imagine more than a few hundred because no one knows about it. My brother’s girlfriend graduated from Weinberg and I think that that is probably the hardest undergraduate school to get into just because so many people apply.</p>
<p>Medill is the hardest to get into. Just because so many people apply to Weinberg doesn’t mean it is harder to get into. About half of the student body is in Weinberg, and it is arguably the easiest to get into.</p>
<p>They say that SESP is 1) the most transferred-into undergraduate school at NU and 2) one of the best kept secrets. I applied ED and was accepted into SESP with alright stats (4.17, 30 ACT), but I think more than anything, since there are so few people and such high transfer rates, they are really looking for a background in the particular area and a very high level of commitment, dedication, and ambition in the field.</p>
<p>I hope RitsIggg is right… which would increase my chance of getting accepted : )</p>
<p>But would you say everyone accepted is a total policy wonk? I did some voluntering and tutoring and all that, and I have pretty good numbers and am a urm, but I wouldn’t say they were my main activities and I haven’t started any programs- I just really wanted to transition into social work as a career… did I shoot myself in the foot? I’m really scared…</p>