<p>Are stats much higher and acceptance rates much lower for Medill? I'm definitely in the ranges for the NW in general, but I can't find info about how much more selective Medill is. I interned at my local newspaper over the summer and have been a staff writer on the school paper for four years, but I'm not an editor. Should I be concerned?
thanks!</p>
<p>They are both hard to get into. If you are dying to study journalism, you should pursue your passion and shoot for Medill. If not, apply WCAS.</p>
<p>Medill looks more at your ECs than WCAS and I believe the acceptance rate is a good deal lower.</p>
<p>I’m a freshman in Medill and was not involved in my high school paper in any way.</p>
<p>Never try to game the system- it’s better for you, in the end, to be where you belong. Apply to Medill only if you are entirely passionate about journalism. Not writing. Journalism. Trust me on this one.</p>
<p>Yeah, don’t worry. I’m a freshman at NU, and I was originally accepted into WCAS. Eventually, I decided I wanted to pursue journalism, so last summer I sent a letter to the Dean of Admissions requesting to be transferred. I never had any experience with my school’s paper either, but I got accepted along with two other transfer students. So there’s hope!</p>
<p>^How difficult is it to be accepted into WCAS? I applied WCAS.</p>
<p>WCAS has the most room for students, but it also usually has the most applicants. All schools are competitive, apply to the one that best fits you.</p>