Chances at Northwestern University?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Ok, I just started my junior year of high school. As of now, these are my stats:</p>

<p>4.0 GPA (unweighted)- I come from a rural area that doesn't offer AP classes, but I have taken the most rigorous courses offered as well as some dual credit classes.</p>

<p>Class rank:1/50</p>

<p>My projected ACT score is about 30-32. I have been studying for quite a while before the test- hopefully this will help my scores. </p>

<p>As for extracurriculars, my main three are FFA, Technology Student Association, and National Honor Society. I have held chapter officer positions in these organizations (reporter, vice-president, president, etc...) and might run for state office this year (if I run, I'm very likely to get the position). I am accomplished in FFA, consistently getting first place at local and regional competitions. I have been scoring very well at state as well and hope to get first is year. As for my envolvement in the Technology Student Association, I have been on the 2nd place team at state in a particular competition two years in a row and also hope to take first this year. I volunteer for National Honor Society group events, as well as some volunteer work on my own. I am a freshman mentor at my school.</p>

<p>I have participated in my state's Governor's school program. I also already have laboratory experience at my state university (this is relevant since I plan to go into science) and am currently looking into intern opportunities for next summer.</p>

<p>My recommendations will include an excellent narrative from the professor overseeing my previous lab work (summer 2013), and possibly the mentors I will work with next summer. I also have high school teachers that love me and have written great recommendations before (to get me into Gov School). I was able to read one recommendation and I just about cried because it was so beautiful. I normally can write well, so essays should be no problem. Granted they probably won't be spectacular, but definitely good enough. </p>

<p>I don't have hooks (I'm white). I would have the first generation college thing going for me, but my dad got a two year degree.</p>

<p>Note: I plan to major in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry. My previous research experience is in this field.</p>

<p>I think I have included all the information I can at this point. Even though it isn't much, I would appreciate a rough guess since I'm very nervous right now. I really like this school, but am unsure if I even have a chance. Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Everything is great except for your projected ACT scores. Aim for a higher ACT score (34-36), and you would have a good shot of getting in. However, it’s obviously no guarantee.</p>

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<p>^Agree 100%. Other than your ACT score, you’re a superb candidate for Northwestern! :)</p>

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<p>Would applying ED make a difference?</p>

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<p>Applying ED does indeed pull some weight, even without ED, I would speculate that you are a competitive candidate! Good luck!</p>

<p>Chance me back?</p>

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<p>I left a comment on your chances post. Thank you for your opinion- I’ve heard from a few other people that applying ED makes a difference (demonstrated interest in the school is important to NU). I’ll have to keep that in my when applying next year.</p>

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<p>Thanks! And yes, I would like to emphasize that Northwestern takes contact (reaching out to the school and specific personnel) and demonstrated interest VERY seriously. It’s most obviously not a make or break thing, but it does help if you are on the borderline. Just thought I would share! Good luck!</p>

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<p>You look like the kind of student any college would love. NU is very competitive, so get practicing those ACTs! Best of luck.</p>

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<p>Very impressive. Obviously way too early to tell still. Take the ACT as often as possible and maintain those grades and you will have a great shot.</p>

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<p>I realize that it is early still (I’ll be applying next year), but I just want to know if I’m on the right track as of now. I have been studying for quite a while for the ACT (I will take it for the first time this spring!) and hope to do well. Are there any suggestions for other things I should be doing right now? Any other opinions on my chances are appreciated as well since I am very nervous (already, I know). I have found the school of my dreams and I want to do everything right from here on out so I can get in.</p>

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<p>I think you’d need a higher ACT score to be a very competitive candidate for Northwestern. Other than that, you seem pretty solid.</p>

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<p>Work on your ACT score and essays and i think you have a great shot (low reach/high match) for NW. Good luck!</p>