<p>It's very difficult to switch into some of the preprofessional schools (Music, Engineering and Medill) if you don't have the proper background, courses and to a lesser extent test scores to be eligible. Medill is so popular that you're better off applying as a prospective freshman than while in colllege to increase your chances of admittance. SESP and Communications are easier to transfer into from CAS since they have few requirements.</p>
<p>From what you remember did you find orienation week fun and also are you broken up into orienation groups or is it an indvidual thing.</p>
<p>During New student Week (NSW), you will have a peer advisor. They will take you around campus, learn how to register for courses, and blah blah blah. I think some of the rising sophomores can answer this question better than I can. Heh.</p>
<p>NSW is full of events - some fun, others not so. The "Essential NU" things you have to do in the day are a TOTAL drag, but there aren't too many of them, so it's not terrible. You also have convocations and meetings with your school that you have to go to during NSW, as well as meetings with your peer advisors and faculty advisors. Oh, you are broken into peer/faculty advising groups. For WCAS, I think the groups are the people who are in your first freshman seminar and your faculty advisor is the teacher of that seminar. The other schools do it different ways. Between all these required events are optional social gatherings for many student groups on campus. You can't do everything, so pick and choose what you think you might be interested in. On move-in day you will be given a bunch of information and a schedule for the week ahead. Don't worry if you think you don't have a clue what you're doing - all of the other freshmen are in the same boat, and upperclassmen are willing to help you if you need it.</p>
<p>Attend the Fling at the Field! Also, try to see how many of those crappy Essential NU sessions you can escape by swiping your Wildcard and leaving. My friends and I made a game out of it :)</p>
<p>How hard are those placement tests? I'm especially interested in finding out info on Spanish, Physics, and Chemistry. Is it "easy" to place out?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Do freshman have enough time to purchase used textbooks through one of the online companies?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Yes, dad, usually the freshman has a week (if you visit class on Monday, and know the syllabus, ordered them the same day so that they will arrive by Thursday) to order books on Half.com, B&N, Amazon, etc. If you need the book immediately, buy it at the bookstore, but don't buy all books at the bookstore -- a waste of time and money. Another thing that is good: visit the bookstore to see what classes offer what books in their class. That way you don't need to wait til class starts to receive a syllabus. And if you want to drop out of the class, you can return the books to the university bookstore for a full refund. Just some extra advice.</p>
<p>Does it ever happen that you can't order some book online? How many do you spend on books, tenisghs?</p>
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<li><p>I've read that Greek life at Northwestern is very popular...If you don't want to join a frat or sorority do you feel a little like an outsider? Are the only students that ever party part of the Greek system?</p></li>
<li><p>Would I have a chance at Northwestern if I dont take any APs, even if they are offered?</p></li>
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<p>Question about music...</p>
<p>I know that they have a very well respected music school, but is it difficult/uncommon for non-music majors to participate in ensembles? I know they have a joint degree thing, but I'm not interested in studying it, just pursuing music as a hobby, but I don't want to feel like a complete outsider in the wind ensemble if they all go to the music school...</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>how diverse is northwestern?</p>
<p>5% black, 6% hispanic, 15% Asian, 16% Jewish, 50% Midwestern 25% Illinois residents -- other popular states include California, Texas and NY-CT-NJ</p>
<p>JMarsh, you should speak with the School of Music. I cannot answer your question. Check out their website on <a href="http://www.northwestern.edu%5B/url%5D">www.northwestern.edu</a></p>
<p>What is Northwestern known for. I've heard a bit about their journalism program and it sounds pretty good. I'm into english and writing things. Oh and do they offer Education as a major?</p>
<p>how is nu's film program?</p>
<p>The film program is considered one of the top-10 programs. Anything within the school of communication is very good.</p>
<p>When you say top 10 program, do you mean one of Nu's best 10 programs, or in the top 10 film programs nationally?</p>
<p>Sam Lee - would you happen to know the other schools included in those top 10? Thanks!</p>
<p>Blythe, yes NU has education as a major. However, you can only major in secondary education (or the other three majors they have).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/%5B/url%5D">http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/</a></p>