Chance of NU for Journalism/English (ED)

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<p>Hey everyone, just wanted some feedback for chances for ED.</p>

<p>GPA: 4.22 (W) 3.75 (UW)
% - My school doesn't rank, but my guidance counselor said I'm in the top 10%</p>

<p>APs (past and current): Bio (Soph/4) US II (Jun.) English III (Jun.)
APs (next year): AB Calc, English 4, World History
4 honors classes as well (English 1&2, US I, Physics, Geometry)</p>

<p>SATs: CW (740) M (750) W (770)</p>

<p>SAT II: Bio (700), taking Math II and English end of the year</p>

<p>E.C.
Marching Band (4 years, 09-10 section leader, 10-11 drum major, 10-11 marching in the Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Macy's All American Band)
Wind Ensemble (4 years, section leader and 1st chair clarinet)
Jazz Band (4 years, baritone saxophone)
Pit Orchestra/Drama Club (4 years in Pit, 10-11 student musical director)
School newspaper (3 years, 09-10 Arts section editor, 10-11 Front Page editor)
Random: played Clarinet in All American Youth in Concert - group based out of TCNJ that went to Germany and toured for a week)</p>

<p>Volunteer/Work
4 Years volunteering at local summer camp - 5 days a week for 4 hours
4 years - job at local YMCA as lifeguard - 40 hours a week during the summer</p>

<p>NU is my top choice, and I'm just looking for some feedback on my chances for ED or if it would be better to RD.</p>

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<p>ED actually increases your chances of acceptance. The pool is smaller, and the acceptance rate from it is higher than the RD pool. So, if you’re dead set on NU, then I definitely would recommend ED.</p>

<p>You seem to be a pretty solid candidate. Good SATs, and your grades look pretty good. The volunteer hours really add up, and your dedication to band is very clear. A bang-up pair of essays would make you a very attractive student for them - NU loves to see EC’s. I’d say go for ED!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the input! Is there a difference in acceptance rates between Medill and the College of Arts and Sciences, I’ve heard various thing but nothing definitive.</p>