Applying to Mccormick...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>GPA: 3.81 UW, 4.5 W(not reported though)
Rank: 45/350 --> this is unweighted, no weight AT ALL to APs and Honors classes, I've took the hardest course load and all that. My school is competitive, 15-25 students to Ivies/T-20 schools each year out of ~350 students
SAT: 2290 (780M, 760CR, 750W)
SAT II: 800 Math 2 and Physics</p>

<p>Alright, with ECs I won't go into much detail, but basically I'm interest in robotics. I've spent the last two years at a university lab doing research related to robotics/CS(bulk of my time outside of school, lol). I've been published, how much does that help? Some ECs as well, such sports, clubs, but robotics has been the main focus. Will class rank kill my app? Also, does getting a rec from an alumnus help?</p>

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<p>Are you applying ED or RD?</p>

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<p>@NorthwesternDad: I’m applying RD, wanted to ED but parents were not willing to commit</p>

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<p>Wow - You look like an interesting applicant to me - but I have nothing to do with admissions.</p>

<p>Since you mention working on college research and getting published, why not stay where you have a leg in the door?</p>

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<p>You have a very good shot ED and a fair shot RD. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>@nugradad: Haha, I’m applying to the university where I intern as well, but no guarantees there either. Just hoping to get a strong engineering education wherever I can, that’s all.</p>