What are my chances of getting into Northeastern? PLEASE COMMENT

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Hi! I recently applied Early Action to The College of Engineering at Northeastern University. My intended major is Bioengineering. I would like to hear other peoples opinions on my chances of getting into Northeastern. Would I have a better chance of getting in if I changed my application to ED2?

Personal profile:
-Gender: Male
-Race: Caucasian
-Home state: MA
-Attend Concord-Carlisle Regional High School --> second most competitive school in Massachusetts(I have attended all four years)

Academics:
-SAT: 1360(math-740, English-620)
-GPA: 3.66

Current Classes:
-AP biology
-AP Statistics
-Calculus
-English (Honors)
-Java Programming
-Mechanical Engineering

Extracurriculars:
-High school soccer (freshman year - Junior year) --> was captain junior year
-Club soccer (freshman year - Junior year)
-School Finance club member
-School Weather club member
-School Outdoors Club member
-Participated in Biodiversity trip to Quintana Roo, Mexico which was led by a professor from Brown University to perform fieldwork in the Yucatan rainforest.
-Have done construction volunteer work for the Habitat for Humanity
-I supervise an autistic boy bi-weekly at a local church
-I coached a youth soccer team
-I work at a local Sporting Goods store (Sophomore year - Senior year)

My college essay: A well-written essay that was carefully edited. It discusses how my intended field of study (Engineering) will allow me to contribute to improving the conditions of those in need as well as the caretakers of those in need. My grandfather (who had Parkinson’s disease) was in great need of more advanced technologies to assist him, and his life has inspired me.

Awards:
-National Honors Society
-School health and fitness award
-Engineering award

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For northeastern, you may need to apply to School of Art and Science and internally transfer to School of engineering…Internal transfer is quite easy

3

Admission standards are the same for all majors, hence the ease of switching. ED II would give you a better chance.

4

Okay, thank you. I will strongly consider changing my application to ED2 to give me the best chance of getting in because it is my favorite school! Given my information above, what do you think my current chance of getting in is?

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I think it’s a bit of a reach

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Don’t give up!

I’m majoring in Bioengineering and got in!

I had a 1300 on the sat, (4.52/5 W - 3.72/4 UW), NHS, NWLHS, robotics, Boy Scouts, and other volunteering activities.

I got into NU.in, so I’m going to spend my first semester abroad.

I didn’t think I was going to get in, but I did.

Good luck!

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If you are full pay then I suggest you change to ED2. You probably won’t get merit, and if you don’t need to check the box “applying for financial aid” then u have a better chance

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Okay, thank you! I will stay optimistic and hope for best! Any chance I could reach out to you via email to ask you some questions regarding Northeastern’s Bioengineering?

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I don’t necessarily need financial aid; in fact, I doubt I will receive any financial aid due to my family’s income, but it would still be helpful. I will definitely consider changing to ED2.

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@coled2012 congrats! Do you think applying to NU.in boosted your chances of getting in?