Northwestern chances!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Soo I'm quite anxious to know whether or not I should give a shot at NU because I know I'm not the smartest in my class and I also know that NU is very hard to get accepted into! So I would appreciate very much if anyone would give me some advice on what to do to improve and if I should give it a shot because it would be worth it! So here are the stats:</p>

<p>General:
Female
Mexican
HS class 2010
In-state (in IL), I don't know if this matters but I know some colleges are more leniant to those who already are in state
I'm planning on applying ED to northwestern as well</p>

<p>Academics:
I feel that I can write a very good essay for my college APPS too so that should be in consideration..
Class Rank - top 20%, working on that this year to be top 10%..lots of hard work to do!
GPA - 5.0
ACT - 29, but I'm in an ACT class right now targeting the Oct. 25 ACT and hoping to get a 31-33 range!
Classes (for JR year)- Fashion merchandising (FACS required), AP English, AP U.S., Phyics, Spanish IV, Honors Precal
..I've been in regular spanish and sciences for all 3 years..
E.C.- Student Council representative 3 yrs (still going), School newspaper - features editor, 2 years(next year probably editor in chief), Class Officer - spiritmaker, 3 years still going(voted on), Athletes Committed to Excellence2 years still going, Peer Leadership Network2 years still going, Hornet Habits 1st year, only jrs/srs(leadership program), Diversity Club 1st year, and soon to be (not started until JR year winter) National Honors Society, very involved in badminton at my school- hoping to go to state this year! (3 yrs+)</p>

<p>I'm hoping to major in Journalism and maybe Mass Communications... let me know if you have any advice or let me know of my chance at Northwestern please!</p>

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<p>why do people overlook my entries but when they see "harvard" or "brown" they automatically read the awesome stats and give advice?
BUMP</p>

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<p>Ok...so is that GPA weighted? What is your unweighted GPA? You are a URM which will help and I think if you can break at least 30 on your ACT you have an excellent chance. Now write a killer essay as to why Northwestern is your dream school, Adcomms love applicants who love their school and really want in! :)
Good Luck!
chance me back...Thanks.
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<p>You have to wait until after your junior year before we can really tell.</p>

<p>Edit: and Medill is one of the best Journalism schools in the country. You should try talking to someone there, making sure it's for you.</p>

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<p>I think as of now it looks like a high reach because of the test scores.</p>

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<p>Aren't you given prompts on the essay you have to write? So I don't think I would be able to write an essay about why NU is my dreamschool.. unless that's an option.
did i mention im applying ED to NU?
..would that help at all?</p>

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<p>ED would definitely help.
URM too.
You have a decent shot.</p>

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<p>aw thanks to everyone for the feedback!</p>

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<p>Good E.C's too. Good luck.</p>

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<p>anyyyyyyyone else?
BUMP!</p>

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<p>If you get your ACT score up, you'll have a much better chance. Your chances right now are decent, but they're not too hot. A good essay might go a long way, though.</p>