How much of a reach??

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>So Northwestern is one of my top choices, but will I even have a chance? I would probably be applying regular though, because of finacial aid. Major in Biology for premed. I also plan on applying to WashU and UIUC.</p>

<p>ACT: 32
GPA: 3.94 (uw)
4.67 (w)
Class Rank: 3 or 4 of 69
AP's: Bio, Calc AB, Chem
College Classes: Psych 1001, English Comp 1001, English Comp 2002, Speech 1001
EC's: Marching, pep, concert band (4), NHS (2), Varsity Golf (2), 4H/Federation (6), Science Club (4), Envirothon (2), Scholastic Bowl (3)(JV captain one year and Varsity captain one year), Infilrate (4), Green and Black Pack (4)
75+ Volunteer Hours
Have worked in a restaurant bussing tables for a year, and at a pharmacy for a year</p>

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<p>From one united fan to another, it definitely is a reach, but not inconceivable for you to get in. I got into WUSTL with similar EC’s and academics, but it’s such a crapshoot that nothing is certain.</p>

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<p>Try to get your ACT up a bit</p>

<p>My son raised his ACT from a 31 to a 34, with zero studying.</p>

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<p>ManU</p>

<p>Your ACT looks like it’s dead average for enrolling students. Your grades are probably somewhat average, the spread between your UW and W indicates that you’ve taken rigorous course schedule. Your ECs look about average for a dedicated HS student.</p>

<p>It would be nice if you could raise your ACT a bit, though honestly, with a 32, I’m not sure it would make any real difference. You’re already up there.</p>

<p>Overall – I think you’re a ‘match’ at NU. That’s the good news. Here’s the thing – NU has more ‘match’ applicants than it has the ability to admit. The same is true about Wash U. So, many students who are legitimate matches don’t get admitted. About all you can do is apply to a number of these and hope.</p>

<p>Good Luck.</p>

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<p>Ok thanks. Do you guys have any suggestions for other schools that I should apply too and have a good chance at?</p>

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<p>What do you mean ‘good’ chance. </p>

<p>Look at the USNWR LIST</p>

<p>Most schools ranked 1-10 will be reaches for you, some significant. 11-20 "match’ but with have similar acceptance rates to NU. 21-30 – your chances begin to rise. 31-40 you have an excellent chance of admissions. 41-50 near safety school. Higher than 50 – if you don’t get in, you’ve been incredibly unlucky.</p>

<p>There will be some exceptions in these categories, but not many.</p>

<p>btw, meant to say somewhat ‘above average’ re your grades.</p>

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<p>i think you can definitely get in. (not i think you will definitely get in)</p>

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<p>I’ve heard the average ACT of incoming NU freshmen is 33.</p>