<p>Now you have me a little worried... Are the GE requirements THAT bad? =/ </p>
<p>Is SESP that easy to get into? What if none of my EC's seem to indicate that my interest is in that field... should I still apply there [ED] so that I can double major in WCAS later, since it seems to be easier to get into SESP?</p>
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<p>about as bad as university of chicago's core, a school that is known for having rigorous class requirements. Northwestern's distribution system requires one or two less classes than chicago's core.</p>
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<p>the average SAT score in SESP is 1307... the rest of Northwestern is very close to or over 1400. here, copied from another post made by sam lee:</p>
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Average SAT scores by schools for ENROLLED students
2006 data:</p>
<p>Arts and Sciences: 691 V, 711 M, 1403 Combined
Engineering: 674 V, 746 M, 1421 Combined
Communication: 704 V, 689 M, 1394 Combined
Journalism: 716 V, 676 M, 1393 Combined
Music: 673 V, 684 M, 1358 Combined
Education: 657 V, 650 M, 1307 Combined</p>
<p>Overall: 690 V, 710 M, 1400 Combined</p>
<p>Keep in mind these are for enrolled; stats for admits are usually higher as NU loses many of the top scorers to HYPS.
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<p>What would you consider a "top scorer?"</p>
<p>Would it be bad for me to apply ED, since my stats for WCAS are right on the average? It's kind of funny how it's exactly what the average is xD I have a 2170... but only a 1400/1600. Should I just apply to SESP and double major at WCAS?</p>
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<p>1550+ (10 characters)</p>
<p>aquamarinee, a couple things:</p>
<p>first of all, applying ED inceases your chances, it is said that applying ED can add ~100 points to your SAT score (rule of thumb)</p>
<p>secondly, if you apply to SESP and are accepted, you can very easily transfer into weinberg once at northwestern if you decide you don't want to be in SESP.</p>
<p>thirdly, i would probably encourage you to apply to a program that your application/expressed desire is best suited for.</p>
<p>if you think you can make it seem like you're interested in SESP (or if you really are), go for it. if you can't, don't apply because it will hurt your chances overall.</p>
<p>make sure to do research either way IMO</p>
<p>aquamarinee, you make yourself sound like a loser at having earned a 1400 on your SAT. That's a great SAT score! </p>
<p>I wouldn't use SESP as a means to your end. The department has a great reputation for people looking to major in education, social policy, LOC or HDPS. If you aren't interested in any of those areas, apply to a different school within the university that suits your interests and leave room for the students who are really interested in what SESP has to offer.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! I think that I'll just stick to WCAS then. My EC's suit McCormick pretty well too, but my Math score isn't too great, so I think WCAS would probably be a better better. My interests don't like too much in SESP, although the double major at WCAS and lack of a language requirement sound pretty appealing :)</p>
<p>A question about the GE requirements:</p>
<p>Are the classes brief & more introductory or are they intensive like UChicago's core classes?</p>
<p>^^ depends on what you take, certain classes are a breeze while others are cantankerous, always read CTECs!</p>