For those who are still making decisions, here are some articles by current students on “Why NU”:
http://www.northbynorthwestern.com/story/if-you-havent-told-your-parents-you-got-into-north/
http://www.northbynorthwestern.com/story/why-northwestern/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/write-for-the-future/sample-college-admissions_b_3141324.html