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Julia '21: Finding Creative Voice through Independent Film Score Projects

Julia ’21: Finding Creative Voice through Independent Film Score Projects

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Admissions Blog
As a fourth year composer in Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music, I have spent the past three academic years exploring, learning about, and refining my creative voice. I have always been fascinate... Read More
From our Director: Understanding Early Decision

From our Director: Understanding Early Decision

Posted on October 9, 2020October 12, 2020 by Admissions Blog
We get a lot of good questions about the differences between our Early Decision and Regular Decision application programs—especially this time of year, as seniors are refining their college lists. A... Read More
Henry - AccessibleNU and You: Navigating Northwestern with Learning Difference

Henry – AccessibleNU and You: Navigating Northwestern with Learning Difference

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Admissions Blog
I remember breaking into a cold sweat while copying and pasting my personal essay into the Common App. Yes, Northwestern encourages applicants to embrace their authenticity. But will mentioning my 504... Read More
Alexa: Becoming an Investigative Reporter During the Pandemic

Alexa: Becoming an Investigative Reporter During the Pandemic

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Admissions Blog
As an incoming journalism student, I had no idea what my Northwestern and Medill journey would look like. I knew I loved talking to people. I knew I loved telling stories. I ultimately knew I loved up... Read More
Grounding ourselves in the familiar during COVID-19

Grounding ourselves in the familiar during COVID-19

Posted on August 11, 2020September 15, 2022 by Admissions Blog
A note to prospective applicants from our director of undergraduate admission, Liz Kinsley: Despite profound changes and challenges this August, last week brought familiar energy and optimism to our A... Read More
Leo: My Internship with the "Hamilton" Team

Leo: My Internship with the “Hamilton” Team

Posted on August 3, 2020August 4, 2020 by Admissions Blog
On a sweltering Monday in June, I caught the “L” from Davis Street in downtown Evanston and began the commute to River North in the heart of Chicago. It was the summer after my sophomore year at N... Read More
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