NU Chances?

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<p>After a long college search and a campus visit, I decided that Northwestern was my first choice. However, I already saw a lot of my friends with better credentials than me get deferred and rejected from other schools, so I'm getting a bit concerned. :[</p>

<p>I'd really appreciate it if you guys would chance me, that way I have a mindset of where I stand so I can prepare myself for Judgement Day.</p>

<p>Also, should I send in my SAT II scores? They're kinda low in my opinion. Would the benefits of having SAT II scores be greater than the less-than-stellar scores?</p>

<p>Gender: Male
Race: Asian (Chinese)
1st Generation college student
State: MO</p>

<p>Class Rank: Top 5%
Unweighted GPA: 3.74
ACT: 34 Composite, 35 superscore (35 English, 35 Math, 35 Science, 33 Reading, 8 Writing)
SAT: 2070
SAT II: 730 Math II, 690 Physics
PSAT: 211
AP's: (5): Calc AB, Statistics (4): US Gov, Comparative Gov, European History, Physics AB, Lang (Pending): Psychology, Econ Micro & Macro, Biology, Lit
Essays: Above Average
Recs: 3, Good</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: Marching Band (Section Leader), Symphonic Band (Section Leader), NHS (Vice-President), Beta Chi Pi, active volunteer around St. Louis
Awards/Honors: AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended, Winners Circle (School)</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

<p>P.S. Happy New Years! :)</p>

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<p>With those test scores and gpa you’re definitely on par for NU. Comparing yourself to your friends is probably like splitting hairs.
Sat2s are fantastic but u got a 35 on the act that’s great. You do have a lot of 4s that won’t count for anything at nu in terms of credit. </p>

<p>I’d say you have a decent shot. Nobody is a shoe in!</p>

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<p>I meant aren’t fantastic btw</p>

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<p>You also took a lot of APs which will help you with your lower gpa. I took 12 APs and had a 3.7something too but that was 4 years ago so read into it what you want.</p>

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<p>You’ve got a very solid shot. The 34 ACT is strong, and your curriculum appears to have been extremely challenging.
I wouldn’t bother with the SAT2s, as they are not stronger than the ACT. Your
ECs are not great, but they might prove sufficient.
Good luck!</p>