Should I hope for NU, or is it just a dream that will not come true?

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<p>NU is one of my top choices. I really wanted to hear from current NU students if I have a chance for NU or not. Be brutally honest. I can take it :D
Californian, technically white even though I only moved to the U.S. five years ago from Iran
GPA: 3.99 UW, 4.5 W (gpa is higher than the average admitted on naviance for my school)
SAT: 690 CR, 770 math, 720 W (2180 total)
SATIIs: 770 Bio M, 770 math lvl2
ACT: 33 (35 math, 33 science, 33 English, 32 reading, 9 on essay)
APs: English Language(5), Physics mechanics C (4), Bio (4)
ECs: took a course at Stanford Summer for 3 units. Got an A
Self-taught pianist, my biggest EC since I can play advanced pieces even though I have never had a teacher before. (By advanced I mean some Chopin etudes and nocturnes, Beethoven movements, Schubert impromptus etc)
Historian at FBLA
Music service club secretary, basically perform for the public for community service
Teach students in Bangladesh English via Skype (recently got the 'project of the year' award by a well-recognized NGO in Bangladesh)
Treasurer at NHS for French. Basically responsible for doing fundraisers.
About 200 hours of community service (Worked two summers and school years at library, tutored peers for mathematics and bio, music recitals etc)
Went back to Iran one summer and taught English at my old school
2 years of JV swimming
LINK crew leader
Interview for NU: went really great. The interviewer even gave me his business card, which was awesome. We talked about piano recordings and other stuff. I was happy with the way it turned out.
Essays: commonapp was about when I moved to the U.S. from Iran 5 years ago. Talked about learning English in a non-cliche way.
NU supplement: talked about specific research programs for bio at Weinberg. Basically tried to convey my passion for the school. </p>

<p>Btw, are there any other ways that I can demonstrate interest other than interview? If so, please mention it :D</p>

<p>Thanks for reading and have a great day :)</p>

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<p>You do bring in a certain different perspective which adds to the diversity of NU. Looks promising. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks @northwesterndad </p>

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<p>any other inputs for NU will be greatly appreciated. Should I even think about NU, or is the applicant for RD much stronger than me? </p>

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<p>As I have said to almost everyone else who asks this question and is as qualified as you are, as the years go on, the statistics for admission just become worse and worse. Honestly, it just comes down to luck. I think you are very much qualified, but frankly who knows if you will get in. Good luck!</p>

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<p>thx a lot @majman. Yea at this point I just have to believe in luck :D</p>

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<p>Got rejected :frowning: </p>

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<p>Rejected…</p>

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<p>Very sorry to hear it. I am certain some other college will be lucky to have you. Good Luck!</p>