<p>is there any alums or current students enrolled at medill that could tell me about the program in depth, and/or what Northwestern really emphasizes on for admission? </p>
<p>essays? previous journalism experiences? high test scores?</p>
<p>All of the above. :)</p>
<p>Think of it this way . . . you pretty much need the same qualifications that you'd need to get into any other school at Northwestern, but you also need an uber-impressive essay (to show those writing skills) and prefereably a slew of journalism related activities and/or leadership experience. Although, that's not exactly necessary - on the facebook group for Medill '11, for every editor in chief, there is one kid who has no journalism experience but was interested in the major anyway.</p>