<p>As a person who got into Northwestern RD this year (decided to not attend though), I’d say you have a great chance (again high match to low reach). In terms of numbers, you were much better than what I had in every aspect. And your ECs are solid but not outstanding. Its great that you have many FBLA awards, but they will be a bit less important/helpful if you’re appkying for neuroscience or engineering. Not saying they wont matter, they matter quite a bit actually since you have so many, but Im advising you to focus on your science or math ECs like your shadowing this summer. Also, one of the northwestern supplemental essay questions was on research or independent study (it was optional, but definitely impressive if you can add aomething there, especially if you want to major in something science-y). You might wantto incorporate your shadowing or something else as your “independent study” to boost your application. Also, if NU Iis your absolute #1 choice, definitely apply ED as its acceptance rate is around 40% while RD this year was 13 or 14%. Last thing, if you want to major in neuroscience or engineering, why did you specifically want NU? What other schools are you thinking of applying? Not saying NU is bad in engineering, they’re quite well known actually, but they arent particularly known for their strength in the sciences/math majors.</p>