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Sam E.: Four Years Later

Sam E.: Four Years Later

Posted on June 16, 2017August 17, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Not too long ago, I was in a similar spot most of you likely find yourselves in now. Anxiously writing essays trying to put your best foot forward, nervously pleading to your favorite teachers to writ... Read More
Sam E.: How I Chose My Academic Path

Sam E.: How I Chose My Academic Path

Posted on May 22, 2017September 21, 2017 by Admissions Blog
A big reason why I chose Northwestern was because I knew I didn’t know what I wanted to study. As oxymoronic as that may sound—choosing somewhere because it is the best place for you because you d... Read More
Sam E: Dialogue at Northwestern

Sam E: Dialogue at Northwestern

Posted on May 1, 2017September 22, 2017 by Admissions Blog
In today’s society, it seems impossible for anyone to effectively express a dissenting opinion. If you look at Facebook, Twitter, or any social platform, you’re almost certain to find people expre... Read More
Sam E.: Sports Culture at Northwestern

Sam E.: Sports Culture at Northwestern

Posted on March 13, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
I will probably never forget a conversation I had with my uncle in the summer months before applying to college. I listed Northwestern as my top choice, and his response was predictable. Knowing I am ... Read More
Sam E.: Evanston, Chicago and All the Opportunities Within!

Sam E.: Evanston, Chicago and All the Opportunities Within!

Posted on February 14, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Before arriving in Evanston for my freshman year, I was a little…ok….more like a lot worried about this little town called Evanston. Growing up in Washington, D.C., life in the city was al... 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
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