So hey, Northwestern...

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<p>Hi, I've just decided to apply to Northwestern regular decision this year - it's a pretty huge reach, but why not apply? Doesn't hurt too badly (other than the $65 fee). And if I'm rejected, I'm rejected.</p>

<p>So a few things...</p>

<p>Stats...that's where I'm weak. Am a complete failure? No, but compared to all of you, most definitely. I've got about a 3.8 something GPA unweighted, and a 3.97 weighted, and a 2080 on the SAT. However, my CR+M score is only a 1310 (ouch) - my high point on the SAT was a 770 on the writing section.
I know NU is pretty tough when it comes to stats. Yeah, they do admit kids with lower stats, but...how often? My ECs are pretty good - president of human rights club at my school, managing editor of school paper, some pretty neat internships, and published in national newspaper. But...yeah. Thoughts?</p>

<p>Also, I'm applying to the college of arts and sciences - is that easier to get into than, say, the engineering school? How does this work? </p>

<p>And SAT subject tests...I don't test well, but will be taking my subject tests soon. They "recommend" but do not require SAT subject tests, but let's get real - is it one of those things where you basically have to sent subject tests because that's just what everyone does?</p>

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<p>@Marinozai Wow haha I’m in the exact same boat as you. 1270 CR + M and a 790 on W. And I’m applying to Weinberg A&S. I, too, am wondering if I should take the subject tests or not. Anyone else’s input on this would be super helpful for me as well.</p>

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<p>Current student here…didn’t submit any SAT subject tests, my SAT combined CR+M score was just above 1400 (most of the points from CR). They say they want a minimum 1400 combined between CR+M ideally (was told this at a talk from an admissions counselor before I was admitted). Just a few quick points…hope that is somewhat helpful</p>

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<p>I didn’t submit any subject tests and I was just admitted during the Early Decision round :)</p>

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<p>@uppersanddowners What was your SAT I score?</p>

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<p>I have 1 kid admitted RD, and 1 ED. Neither took SAT subject tests, and neither interviewed.</p>

<p>Good luck to all.</p>

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<p>@nugraddad - Congratulations! I’m glad to hear neither did the subject tests. How were the rest of their applications?</p>

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<p>Marinozai - S & D both applied to McCormick. Both were 4.0 unweighted, and +5 weighted, from a suburban Chicago school that sends @ 1 -2 per year to NU. One kid had @ 10 APs, all 5s, so hats off to them and the teachers. Both played varsity sports, and lots of other ECs and were recognized for a top 20 student in the school. One kid had a 30 ACT and the other a 33. </p>

<p>Like you said, you may as well go for it… let someone else say no, not you! Good luck!</p>

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<p>show demostrated interest and youre in</p>

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<p>Dunno122, that makes no sense… Showing interest doesn’t get you in for sure, and it really on matters mostly for ED. With a 1310 (Marinozai) and a 1270 (Jackechan) it’s not likely you get in, but you might as well apply and hope for the best.</p>

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<p>Yeah, and “demonstrated interest” is a very vague term. There really aren’t many ways to demonstrate interest unless you apply ED.</p>

<p>I agree - it’s very unlikely that I’ll get in, but why not apply?</p>

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<p>so is it easier to get into cas than engineering?</p>

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<p>Yeah, it is. Not by much, but it is.</p>

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<p>ED admit here, only submitted one subject test (and it was a 710 in US History, where history is supposedly my strong suit). My superscored SAT I was 1540, but I had a lower GPA.</p>

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<p>Can someone tell me about econ/iems. if i wanted to double major would i apply to mccormick or weinburg?</p>

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<p>In almost any (I think all) double major case including Weinberg then you’d be in the other school.</p>

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<p>You would be in McCormick for an IEMS/econ double major.</p>

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<p>For all inter-school double majors, you have to be enrolled in the non-WCAS school.</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t worry so much about your test scores, but I would definitely stress how much you did in your extracurriculars! If one area is low, make your strengths shine. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Yeah, my ECs are great. I know that lots of people say not to worry too much about test scores, but it seems like some colleges like Northwestern are - for rankings, etc.</p>