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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
Our Modified Testing Policy in Response to COVID-19

Our Modified Testing Policy in Response to COVID-19

Posted on June 18, 2020September 15, 2022 by Admissions Blog
A note to prospective applicants from our director of undergraduate admission, Liz Kinsley: In a blog post earlier this month, I wrote to affirm that we’re staying mindful of your current context—... Read More
Continued Reassurance in a Time of Unrest

Continued Reassurance in a Time of Unrest

Posted on June 5, 2020September 15, 2022 by Admissions Blog
June 5, 2020 A note to our prospective students from our director of undergraduate admission, Liz Kinsley: We know recent events have been overwhelming for many of you. The killing of George Floyd, Br... Read More
Some Reassurance Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Some Reassurance Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on April 2, 2020September 15, 2022 by Admissions Blog
Disclaimer: This photo was taken in November 2019 A note to our prospective students from our director of undergraduate admission, Liz Kinsley: We’ve just ended another Zoom gathering with our whole... Read More
Danny: My College Search as a First-Generation College Applicant

Danny: My College Search as a First-Generation College Applicant

Posted on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by Admissions Blog
With summer upon us, many high school students often begin their college research time during this time. Reflecting on my own college search, applying to college was a complicated process for me. As a... Read More
Mauricio ’18: Recapping Support for Low-Income Students #AccessNorthwestern

Mauricio ’18: Recapping Support for Low-Income Students #AccessNorthwestern

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Admissions Blog
“One of my favorite experiences was being a Peer Adviser for first-years, many of whom were also first-gen and low-income.” At the end of last week, we wrapped up our 20-day #AccessNorthwe... Read More
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