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Mauricio '18: Reflecting on Support for Low-Income Students

Mauricio ’18: Reflecting on Support for Low-Income Students

Posted on May 20, 2019May 27, 2020 by Admissions Blog
Mauricio G. at the 2018 Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences’ Convocation Photography credits: Justin Barbin Photography This week, a cohort of colleges committed to access (including Northwest... Read More
Kendyl: How to Navigate your Northwestern Visit like a Wildcat

Kendyl: How to Navigate your Northwestern Visit like a Wildcat

Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 by Admissions Blog
As a prospective student, stepping onto an unfamiliar campus can be overwhelming, and with so much to do and see, it can be tough to pinpoint exactly where to start. I’ve definitely been there, but ... Read More
Carter: The Baby Monkeys of 154

Carter: The Baby Monkeys of 154

Posted on October 13, 2017November 6, 2019 by Admissions Blog
My move-in day at Northwestern was filled with unexpected surprises. I had packed up my entire life and road tripped up from Florida, frantically texting everyone I knew on-campus to try and get my be... Read More
Nicole: How I Started My College Search

Nicole: How I Started My College Search

Posted on July 6, 2017August 17, 2017 by Admissions Blog
  “What do you want out of college?” My parents asked me this question at the start of junior year of high school, and despite years of studying and participating in activities I loved, I fel... Read More
Sam E.: Why I Love the Quarter System

Sam E.: Why I Love the Quarter System

Posted on January 10, 2017September 21, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Making decisions is not an easy task, especially when you don’t know exactly what your true preferences are. It is fair to note that hindsight is 20/20, and nobody knows whether a decision they make... Read More
Sam S.: Why I Chose Northwestern

Sam S.: Why I Chose Northwestern

Posted on November 11, 2016September 21, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Like many high school seniors, college application season drove me to the brink of insanity. I have a vivid imagination, so every time I toured a different campus, I’d begin to envision my fantasy f... Read More
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