<p>@katesxo</p>
<p>The January start program is for a select amount of students (I believe its about 500 if I recall correctly) that qualify for NU, but just don’t qualify as much as fall admitted students. With the numerous amount of students that do the co-op program, there’s constantly a number of students that are going on and off campus all the time during semesters (that’s why jan-start students go during the spring)</p>
<p>So, with that said, it’s basically a way to get well qualified students on campus but just one semester later. </p>
<p>I hope that all makes sense, haha.</p>
<p>If NU is your number one choice, I’d still recommend going there even if it is one semester later. No one will know that your a spring admit, especially with a bunch of students doing co-op and stuff. Plus, NU is a great school.</p>