Do I even have a shot at NEU?

I have a somewhat different situation in that I graduated high school in 2014, enlisted in the Army and am now applying to college for the first time. Unfortunately, I wasn’t the greatest student in high school, but my grades do show some upward movement before kinda slipping a little senior year. While I was deployed however, I did take 2 college courses and so my college GPA is a 4.0 since I’m definitely more inclined to actually do homework now (not sure if they’ll take that into consideration at all, but it can’t hurt). Since I only have 6 credits, I’ll still be applying as a Freshman however. I originally applied Early Action, but I emailed admissions and if they let me, I’ll be switching to Early Decision 1. I’ve also heard that NEU is very military friendly which gives me a littttle hope.

3.23 GPA UW (not entirely sure my weighted one but I’d guess ~3.4/3.5): I did significantly better my sophomore and junior years, but I let my grades slip a little my senior year once I enlisted in the military unfortunately.

32 ACT

1500 New SAT (770M 730CR

My school didn’t offer very many AP classes. I took both the AP Spanish and AP Stats tests despite my school not actually offering either class.

EC (Lacking a little bit since the EC’s I did in high school basically took up all of my free time):

Varsity Baseball and Basketball during my sophomore year

Volunteer work all throughout high school and afterwards (I eventually earned a medal from the Army for this)

Junior and Senior year I was involved in Marching Band which basically took up all of my free time

School Plays and Musicals all 4 years

I would be disappointed if NU did not accept you assuming you are discharged honorably. I think you’re experience since high school outweighs what most accomplish in high school. But it might be worth talking with the admissions counselor for your area about the specifics of your situation and at least get on their radar. Good luck to you.

While your GPA is low for Northeastern your SAT is high and military service, while not a hook, will make you stand out. Good chance.