Chances at Northwestern?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>This is my friend's dictation to me. Here we go...
I am a junior. I go to a competitive public high school in Ohio (easily top 3 public schools in the state academically). What are my chances?</p>

<p>My dad is Jordanian, so I'm first generation here in the U.S. Does that help my chances?
My sister goes to Northwestern as well...</p>

<p>Stats:
WGPA: 4.07 WGPA
UDPA: probably 3.7-3.8
SAT scores: 1990 (pending retake). 700 R 710 M 580 W (my essay can obviously improve w/ retake).
ACT score: 32 composite (31 W 33 M 34 R 31 S 9 essay).
SAT IIs pending...</p>

<p>A.P. classes taken (by the end of high school):
Computer Science
Statistics
Calculus B.C.
Physics C: Mechanics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism</p>

<p>ECs:
I'm very devoted to hockey.
4-year Varsity ice hockey player
11th grade:
All-League Honorable Mention
All-City Honorable Mention (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Outstanding Offensive Player Award</p>

<p>Roller Hockey:
3-years on my school's best inline hockey team
First Team All-Conference this past year</p>

<p>Vice-President of Computer Club</p>

<p>Volunteering:
50+ hours helping at Learn to Skate Hockey</p>

<p>My recommendations will be very strong. Also, my essays will be very good (about being an Arab in post-September 11th America, and another few ideas).</p>

<p>Thank you for your input.</p>

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<p>by the way… thats a 4.1 WGPA on .5 weight. its 4.35ish on a 5 point weight.</p>

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<p>You have a solid chance, although nothing really stands out much on the app. Definitly apply ED if this is your number 1 choice because that greatly improves you chances as NU is huge on interest plus you are a legacy with your sister. I would hold back the SAT score and just send the ACT if I were you. Good luck.</p>

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<p>^agreed. Forget you even took the SAT and just sned your ACT :)</p>

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<p>siblings cant cite legacy must be parents or grandparents… atleast thts with ivys and uchicago</p>

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<p>^You’re allowed to do so for Northwestern and MIT (I think).</p>