Chance me? ED

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>I sent in my ED for Northwestern yesterday and I would like to get another opinion on my chances, considering I think all of my family and friends are too biased in assuming I will get in.</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 all throughout high school
Rank: 7th out of 210
ACT: 29, BUT I am taking it again in September
Senior Schedule: AP English, Physics, AP French, AP Statistics, Spanish 3, AP Government
Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Student Council: 4 years, Honor Council Sophomore, Vice President Junior, President Senior, Ohio Association of Student Council’s All Ohio Student Council 2013, OASC Summer Workshop 2 years, 6+ OASC events
National Honors Society: 2 years, President
Junior Class Officer: 1 year, Vice President
Young Democrats: 4 years, President – 3 years
French Club: 4 years, Co-President – 1 year
Mock Trial: 4 years, 2 year regional qualifier, 2011-2012 Ohio Center for Law Related Education ‘s Outstanding Witness at Regional Competition, 2012-2013 Ohio Center for Law Related Education’s Outstanding Attorney at District Competition
Scholastic Bowl: 3 years, 2 Varsity, (on TV)
Golf: 3 year Varsity, 4-year scholar athlete
Autumn Theater: 4 years, 4 productions, 12 performances
Spring Musical: 4 years, 4 productions, 28+ performances</p>

<p>Work: Waitress at local Italian restaurant 10-15 hours a week</p>

<p>I feel as if my essays were very thoughtful and well-written, I am in process of scheduling an interview, and I have visited, toured, and had an information session on campus. Also, I have two teacher recommendations and two others, from my Student Council advisor and the Superintendent. </p>

<p>Not a day goes by where I don't get lost in thought thinking about the day I get that acceptance/rejection letter! It's safe to say this whole thing is making me lose my mind! Haha.</p>

<p>Thanks so much for your help and time!</p>

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<p>Looks like ACT is the only glitch in an otherwise solid application, thus far. If that goes up, your application looks solid. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Your ACT is weak, as has already been correctly pointed out. Also, while your curriculum looks challenging, it’s not as impressive as, say, if you were taking AP Calc instead of Stat, and AP Euro instead of Govt, and AP Physics. Your ECs are fine and you sound like an accomplished, hard working student.
Good luck when you retake the ACT and with your application!</p>