Chance Me ED Please? =)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>Hi Guys,</p>

<p>So I've applied to Northwestern ED. Do I have a shot at NU? I know My SAT IIs are kind of average/on the low side and my AP scores are absolutely horrendous, but is it possible for me to get accepted? Thanks.</p>

<p>ACADEMICS
-Weighted GPA: 4.136
-Unweighted GPA: 3.75
-8 Community College Classes (Taken During Summers):
Introduction to Sociology = A
General Psychology= A
Psychology in Modern Life = A
International Relations = A
History of California = A
American Popular Culture = A
History of Rock and R&B = A
History of Baroque to Early 20th Century Art = B
-Orchestra at Community College for Two Semesters</p>

<p>MISCELLANEOUS
-Top 5%-12.5% of Class (Class Size ~300)
-I only sent in one teacher recommendation, but I'm absolutely certain that it is VERY good. The teacher even said she "raved" about me.
-I feel that my essay is very strong. It's unique and different, has a strong voice, and shows the colleges my character.</p>

<p>SATS
-SAT I: 2020 Super Scored/Combined (700 CR, 660 Math, 660 Writing)
-SAT II United States History: 620
-SAT II Math 2: 600</p>

<p>AP TESTS
-AP European History: 3
-AP United States History: 3
-AP Literature: 2
-AP Chemistry: 1
-AP Biology: 1</p>

<p>*Note: I did terrible on my AP tests because I got pneumonia and science is just not my calling/subject. Also, my counselors said that it would be worse if I didn't take the AP test as that would be suspicious than to take an AP class and not take the AP test for that class, so I don't exactly know what's up.</p>

<p>EXTRA CURRICULARS
-Associated Student Body President (11th Grade)
-California Scholastic Federation President (10th Grade)
-Speech and Debate President (10th Grade)
-1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do (Received in 10th Grade)
-Passed the Advanced Level (Level 10) of the Ceritificate of Merit Test for Piano Theory and Piano Performance (Received in 11th Grade)
-UC Berkeley Invitational Congress Tournament Semi-Finalist 2x (10th Grade and 11th Grade)
-2nd Alternate to the State Tournament in Humorous Interpretation (10th Grade)
-Various Church Related Positions: Sunday School Teacher and Worship Team Technical Coordinator; Church Related Activities: Participation in Navajo Reservation Mission Trip and Community Service Events</p>

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<p>Anyone please?</p>

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<p>You know what the strengths and weaknesses are:
Your test scores are weak (or in a couple of cases, worse). They could hurt you. Your GPA is solid, and your CC course grades are obviously great.
ECs are diverse and interesting.
Do you “have a shot”? Absolutely. Would I bet the house on it? No.
Good luck.</p>

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<p>^Hahaha cool, thank you for your insight. I appreciate it =)</p>

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<p>Reach. possibly waitlisted RD.</p>

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<p>From my perspective-REACH. I do think it will serve you well to address this dichotomy with your AP scores/class grades in one of your common app essays—Your ECs-I agree with WCASparent.
G’Luck!</p>

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<p>Yeah, I wrote for the thing about extra things that I want to tell the college that I was sick with pneumonia during the time when most people were studying for AP tests. I also wrote that I found out science is not my subject and not something that I want to pursue. I took AP Chem and AP Bio junior year because I thought I might want to pursue dentistry/pre-med but now I realize I don’t. Hopefully, they’ll consider this lol.</p>

<p>But yeah, do you guys think it’s a ridiculous reach or somewhat reasonable? I always knew it was a reach, but is it really bad or just like alright? Lol thanks guys, appreciate it.</p>

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<p>You definitely have a decent shot… Remember it’s ED and NOT RD. If you really want to go to Northwestern, the Adcoms will see that in your essays. Best of luck from a fellow EDer =)</p>

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<p>Bro… you stand a chance. Just not a gurrreat one.</p>