Chances at Northwestern?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Northwestern is my dream school. However, my parents somewhat pressured me to apply to Stanford for early action. I, unfortunately, got rejected. So I've applied for regular decision for Northwestern, completed an interview, and I'm very confident in how the interview went. I was in the interview room for 20 minutes longer than most of the other students that interviewed at the same time as me, and my interviewer made a comment that I seemed "very mature and intelligent."</p>

<p>I was wondering if anyone knew how much pull interviews have in the Northwestern decision-making process. Also, I live in Illinois, and because Northwestern is private, this is technically a geographic disadvantage. I'll list a few stats below, and I would appreciate if someone could let me know what they think my chances are.</p>

<p>ACT: 33
SAT: 2010 :(
Unweighted GPA: 3.75
Weighted GPA: 4.3
Varsity swimming (captain as senior), JV bowling, academic team, student council, NHS, Spanish NHS
I've also lived in South Africa and one of my application essays makes a point of this.</p>

<p>Thank you! I'm very paranoid that I have no chance now that my early decision window has passed.</p>

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<p>It is hard to chance you with only that much stats.
Especially for good schools, you need good extra curricular activities.
From what i see, your chance doesn’t seem too good, frankly.</p>

<p>Your ACT score is surely qualified. However, your UW GPA is very low for the school.
Your EC looks good so far. But you’re gonna need more than that. Community service, competitions, etc.
Make sure your essays are very good.</p>

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<p>You give very little information, so its really hard to say. I think you have a chance for Northwestern. Just stay calm and be confident. Good luck.</p>

<p>Chance me?</p>

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