Category: College Admissions Process
Kevin: My Admissions Story
Entering into the summer before my senior year of high school, I had no idea that Northwestern existed. In fact, I had not given much thought to the college process (much to my parents’ chagrin!... Read MoreRobby: Finding My Limits
I know that as I get older, the world constantly asks me to narrow my interests. It asks me to focus my energies, to improve my skills, to become more specific. That frustrated me toward the end o... Read MoreAva: Holistic Application
The most important thing to remember as you’re completing the Northwestern application is that the school looks at your app holistically: No one piece of your application will make or break your... Read MoreJason: Recommendation Letters
As students are working on their applications, I feel that there is a lot of strategizing that goes into applying in the “right” way. One of these strategies that I’ve heard prospective studen... Read MoreBrendan: Answer to Common Question
In my very short time as a senior admission counselor the single most frequent question I receive from parents, high school counselors, and students alike is, “What can I do to make myself stand out... Read More- 4 of 4
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