<p>Could someone be willing to critique my Northwestern essay? I would really appreciate it! thanks!</p>
<pre><code> There are many high school seniors across the country who aspire to be lawyers. While they all might aspire to go into different fields, such as corporate law, tax law, or, in my case, criminal prosecution, every one of these students would have everything they need to succeed at Northwestern University. Ever since I stepped onto its campus, I have known that this was the school for me. Northwestern offers its student a unique combination of an academic program that rivals, and, in fact, exceeds that of many of the Ivies, and an exciting student life. At what other school of equal academic prestige would you have the opportunity to cheer on the Big 10 football team, or raise money for charity by dancing for thirty hours? The fact is, Northwestern provides its students with the perfect mixture of hard work in academics, and many outlets for school spirit: a work hard, play hard atmosphere. And the students do exactly just that: they excel in their respective academics, while staying involved in campus life, through student government, athletic teams, and Greek life, to name a few. This unique atmosphere, coupled with all the extraordinary options that the city of Chicago offers twenty minutes away from campus, sets Northwestern apart from any other school in the country.
I aspire to attend the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. Students within this school truly get the best of both worlds: all of the benefits that a dynamic nationally ranked liberal arts program offers, as well as all of the opportunities that come with being in the number one research university in the country. At Northwestern, I would be able to double major in Political Science and economics, while also pursuing a minor in classics, with a focus on Latin. As mentioned, I intend to be a criminal prosecutor, and the best way to prepare myself for law school is to get the most I can out of my liberal arts education. The best way to become affluent in the law is to become an expert in the inner workings of the bodies that create and uphold the laws of the nation. In my AP Government class, I received my first taste of a political science major, and it only whetted my appetite. I thoroughly enjoyed that class, and intend to continue my endeavors into that field of study. In todays age, the applicants who get the jobs they are searching for are the ones who are well rounded. In is with that thinking that I also intend to major in Economics. In my studies this year, I have been entranced by the intricacies of the market system, and the effect that consumers have on all aspects of society. I intend to continue my studies at Northwestern, which is especially known for its economics major. Being in a liberal arts school would allow me to also pursue my other interests that I dont intend to base my career on. Throughout high school, I have thoroughly enjoyed my classical studies in Latin. Its said that it is only by looking to the past that we can understand the present, and shape the future, and after my years of classical studies, I heartily agree, and intend to continue my studies of the latin classics. Another personal interest of mine is creative writing, having spent the past couple of years working on my own book. I intend to continue my literary endeavors in the future, and the interdisciplinary nature of the Weinberg College will provide me with the foundation that I need.
At Northwestern, I hope to intern with the District Attorneys office of Chicago. This office in particular is renowned across the country for the large steps they have taken in reducing criminal activity in the past few decades. It would be an eye-opening experience to be able to be exposed to the ins and outs of criminal prosecution as an undergraduate student. Northwestern also offers countless other opportunities to students, such as the Harvey Kapnick Business Institutions Program, which offers its students a multi-faceted view on the world of business. This program is just one example of the countless opportunities available to students.
As for specific student groups I would be involved in, I have been a varsity debater all throughout high school, and have achieved success, for instance, my semifinalist finish at the Yale Invitational Tournament. Northwesterns Debate Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the country, and I would be honored to have the chance to continue its legacy of success. I also intend to begin my trial experience through the Northwestern Mock Trial Team, which would create a strong foundation for achieving my goals of becoming a prosecutor.
While it might seem cliché, Northwestern is the school of my dreams. Next fall, I want to be one of the hundreds of smiling students I saw on my campus visit. I want to get hoarse cheering on the athletic teams, and want to crack up laughing at some of the messages I see written on The Rock. I believe that the Weinberg College will best prepare me for life after college by providing me with an interdisciplinary education, and will give me the experiences I need to achieve my potential, and accomplish my goals. Thank you for your consideration!
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