'Chances' for next year

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>Hey everyone! I’m not looking for “chances” (as in 57.437%) so much as I am your opinion on how I’m looking/what I need to do/general advice/etc. Thanks!</p>

<p>Will apply RD
Female, Mexican-American</p>

<p>Major: applying to the School of Communication (Film/TV/Radio)</p>

<p>GPA: 3.95 unweighted</p>

<p>*Rank: * school doesn’t officially rank... pretty sure I’d be 4 or 5/85</p>

<p>SAT: 2050 - M 670, CR 670, W 710, will retake in the fall, I think 2100+ is easily attainable</p>

<p>*SAT IIs: * Math II/Physics/maybe Math I, will take in the fall- I expect 700+ on each</p>

<p>Courseload: previous school offered no APs, however I’ve taken/will take, the hardest courseload available. (All A’s for 3 years, except one B this semester in Physics)</p>

<p>Essay: already wrote one (for the common app), I think it highlights my diverse background... English teacher said it was “brilliant”</p>

<p>Recommendations: One should be ‘amazing/spectacular’, one should be great.</p>

<p>ECs: Nothing jaw-dropping or awe-inspiring, this is definitely a weaker spot on my application.
--I play three varsity sports (softball – 10 years, tennis- 10 years, basketball- 3 years),
--played the clarinet for almost 5 years,
--am in NHS,
--am very actively involved in my church group (including 400+ hours service hours/leadership training [to teach younger kids]),
--and I baby-sit all the time.</p>

<p>I’m worried about the lack of “communication” related ECs... I have made several short films, I design DVD/CD covers “for fun” (weird, I know), and I’ll be either the “Editor-in-Chief” or the “Managing Editor” of the school newspaper next year.</p>

<p>Awards: National Hispanic Scholar (I’m a nominee), Venture Scholar, ‘High Honor Roll’ every year.</p>

<p>Hook: I have lived in 3 states and 3 countries.</p>

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<p>I'd say you have a pretty good chance....just make sure you continue to be dedicated to ur EC's and add some more "communication" related ECs...if you meet the sat scores you mentioned, you're looking great :)</p>

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<p>great chance, especially if u improve on the sats</p>

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<p>I think you're a strong applicant, good luck :).</p>