<p>hey, i was wondering what my chances are at Northwestern for next year. I go to a fairly competetive prep school in NY. (an average sat a little over 1200 on the old, 1800 on the new, 99% of grads attend a 4 year college) I have around a 3.9 unweighted gpa. I will have 7 ap classes by graduation, 3 done by the end of this year. All my other classes are either honors or advanced, including 2 languages, spanish and ancient greek.</p>
<p>Sat 1 scores-
Math- 760
Critical reading- 690
Writing- 770</p>
<p>Ap Euro (as a soph)- 5</p>
<p>SAT 2's
literature- 660
US history- 750
Biology- 590 (took it in 9th grade was told it wont hurt much)</p>
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<li>I have been playing the piano for 8 years and participate in the NYSSMA competitions. I am also on the yearbook, and am editor-in-chief of my school's newspaper.</li>
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<p>your stats are very similar to mine. i had a 1430 sat m/cr you have a 1450. i had slightly better sat2's but you have way more EC's. our gpa's are pretty much the same and your courseload is very satisfactory.</p>
<p>i got in as a south asian (i personally believe the quota system is harder for asians, but its debateable) and i know that has no bearing on someone elses chances but i think you know that you are a strong candidate either way. admissions is a crapshoot (yes i know, cliche) and you have to get a LITTLE lucky. all things considered, i think you have a very strong candicacy and chance of getting in. congrats.</p>
<p>chance but dont count on it!! :(</p>
<p>I had similar stats and was waitlisted.</p>
<p>non-URM, non-athlete</p>
<p>got in with similar/lower stats (32 ACT/IB Diploma/3.93/good ECs/HORRIBLE essays and interview)</p>
<p>I wouldn't count your "prep school background" as anything that would help you get in. Think of how many public school kids get into the Elite schools; they didn't get in because they went to a private & pricey, prep school.</p>
<p>i wouldnt say it gives me an advantage so much as that it emphasizes that the courses i was taking were challenging. Also, i don't know what NU's policy is but some colleges critique the applicant's school in addition to the applicant.</p>