Early Decision at northwestern

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<p>If I were to apply early decision. </p>

<p>I read that they accept 45% of early decision applicants and only 27% of regular decision applicants. </p>

<p>Do i have a better chance of getting in if i apply early decision, because I'm 100% sure that northwestern is my #1 school. Or is it more selective in a sense that all the best students apply early, and there 4.0's, perfect ACT scores, and 500 hours of volunteer work make my application look bad...or is there not much of a difference between the types of students applying early and regular. </p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>If you are 100% sure you want NU and aid isn't too much of an issue in terms of you going or not, I'd apply ED. But the pool is a bit more competitive I believe. It's really your call.</p>

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<p>More competitive in terms of what
gpa, ACT, etc?
or just everything</p>

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<p>If you are sure it's your first choice, you should definitely apply ED.
You'll either be in and won't have to worry until April, or you'll be out of your "misery" and can move on to Plan B, since they almost never "defer" on ED.</p>

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<p>I don't think the ED pool is more competitive. If anything, it should be the other way around. You won't be competing with those aiming for HYP and using NU as their second choice or "backup". Given this, the advantage is fairly significant.</p>

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<p>im just worried because my gpa in freshman and sophomore years were lackluster. but the junior year gpa will make it look alot better.</p>

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<p>Also, when you apply to northwestern do you have to go into a certain college at the school when you apply? I'm defiantly going to major in economics soo??</p>

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<p>Yes, you apply to the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences.</p>

<p>Spend some time learning more about Northwestern because that information can be easily found on its website. The Wikipedia entry on NU is another place for information.</p>

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<p>And if you're applying ED, demonstrated interest and knowledge is definitely key.</p>

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<p>Im visiting campus very soon, they probably track students which is good.</p>

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<p>I've always wondered why it was always the top students that apply early decision and not the other way around. It would make more sense that way IMO.</p>

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<p>i applied early decision to northwestern last year and got in. i didn't really consider myself an extremely competitive applicant and was probably borderline on getting in. so i would say definitely apply if you want to go here and the reason that northwestern accepted more students ED is because they want students who want them. i don't think it is necessarily more competitive, but you have a greater chance of getting in because they know you want them and they love that. i had a 31 ACT, pretty good freshman and sophomore year with As but my junior year was mostly Bs. But I took tons of AP classes. im also a varsity athlete/captain and was in some clubs but nothing too distinct. and visiting is definitely a plus- they know youre more interested.</p>

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<p>The thing with me is that my freshman and sophomore grades were B's, and my junior year grades were A's</p>

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<p>Just for the record, ED acceptance rate was 37% this year.</p>

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<p>2007-2008 applicants
its was 44%</p>

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<p>That was last years rate for entering fall of 2007-2008.</p>

<p>The Early Decision acceptance rate for entering fall of 2008-2009 should be what aquamarinee stated at 37%.</p>

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<p>Well possibly for last year, and this years applicants</p>

<p>But 2009-2010 applicants will be significantly smaller than the 4 years before...</p>

<p>Of those students expected to go to college, which will help me ALOT. </p>

<p>2008-2009, however is going to be the largest application year in history</p>

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<p>Early Decision matters at Northwestern. There is a true admission advantage to applying early - something the school's admissions office has clearly stated over the past several years. This lies in contrast to several other top tier schools that openly proclaim the lack of advantage to applicants in ED/EA filings.</p>

<p>Northwestern is looking to assemble a class that wants enthusiastically to be there as a first choice, not second third or fourth. ED is a rightfully debated topic, but it uniquely offers colleges a way to understand with certainty the depth of an individual's interest.</p>

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<p>what is the financial aid package like comparing ED to RD?</p>

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<p>id imagine the same? or maybe ed would have an adv.</p>