Chance me pweasseeee

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>Hey guys, so I'm currently a junior in the IB program (-.-) and am really stressed out about which college I'm going to - My whole class is so competitive and it just raises the stress and pressure even more but anyways here's a summary of my resume:</p>

<p>Academics:
IB Diploma (ugh)
Weighted GPA = 5.6 (As of Sophomore year)
Rank 22 out of district - Top 1 Percent (Yea my class is super competitive..)
Unweighted GPA = 3.83 (B's freshman year =/)
SAT estimated score from practice tests = 2270+
3 Subject tests = presumably 700+ (USH, MATH II, something else)
Considering taking ACT, not sure
Planning to Dual-enroll at local college</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Worked in my dad's retail business every weekend since I was in 5th grade.
Key club (3+ years - service opportunities)
FBLA (2 years - participate in business competitions, hoping to place this year)
Beta Club (only accepts 3.8+ GPA)
Red Cross Club (1 year - participate in volunteer sessions with children teaching relief tips)
Speech and Debate (2 years - participated in public forum debate)
Swimming (Joined this year, personal interest and pressure from friends, found that it was really fun and I enjoy it)
Wrestling (further pressure from friends, found it interesting and hoping to join next year as well)
Relay for Life (4 years - raise money to battle cancer)</p>

<p>Honors:
SHS
NHS
Beta</p>

<p>Leadership:
SGA - junior class treasurer, running for SGA next year as well
Key Club - junior class director, running for VP next year
FBLA - running for VP next year
DECA - my friend asked me to be co-founder of DECA next year, I said maybe
Planning to do an internship for the business leaders of America Bank</p>

<p>Volunteer:
Local food distribution center for poor (like soup kitchen)
Education at local zoo
Relay for Life
River clean up
Many others through service clubs</p>

<p>Being the son of 1st generation Asian parents, its hard from them as well because they know little to nothing about the colleges in America. They think Harvard, Yale, and Princeton are the only good ones...<em>facepalm</em> I have an interest in economics which is why I want to attend Northwestern...please someone chance me! I love the reviews and my friend that currently attends there tells me the campus is beautiful and the people are interesting :) so I think Northwestern will be good for me. Planning a visit there during summer</p>

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<p>You’re competitive but nobody here is really in a position to assess your chances. Essays and recs matter a great deal. Northwestern likes students who are opinionated and have a “voice” that comes through in the app. If you sounded like you had something to say, that’s a plus.</p>

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<p>Your stats will get them to consider your application. Your essays will have to give those numbers a face.</p>

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<p>Agree with what wildcatalum indicated about the inner voice. The essay seems to be the place where the passion of the applicant is displayed. The “programmed” or “sterile” essay is one that probably reflects negatively on the application. Certainly, none of us know what they are currently accepting, but we do know that they are looking for intellectually curious people and those that will seek knowledge and accomplish something beyond the norm. Further, they seek candidates with broad and varied backgrounds from many walks of life. With the numbers of applications the adcoms are flooded with each year, your package must standout. How you create this is up to you but you can determine their hot buttons from looking at the stats of the admitted students that post on CC or at the common data set. My youngest son is a 1st year at NU and he was simplistic in his application in that it was not filled will a volume of fluff. Rather, it was his “voice” that resonated in the application that he was intellectually curious and serious about his pursuits. A somewhat “mature” presentation of his management of his life education. Not robotic and detached but passionate. It would appear that you are a reasonable candidate and if you can augment your statistical accomplishments with genuine passion, then it will be a successful process for you. Good luck on your endeavors.</p>