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Kendyl: The “Right” Way to Register for your First Quarter

Kendyl: The “Right” Way to Register for your First Quarter

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Between taking placement tests, determining which AP scores would be accepted for credit, and skimming course catalogues, I did everything I could to logistically prepare for my first course registrat... Read More
Carter: It’s Okay to Drop a Class

Carter: It’s Okay to Drop a Class

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Admissions Blog
It happens to all of us: you pick classes, you dive right in to work, and then you quickly realize that you’ve signed yourself up for a LOT. Whether it’s leadership positions in clubs you’re pas... Read More
Casey: Thoughts on Weed Out Classes

Casey: Thoughts on Weed Out Classes

Posted on March 3, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
I’m a tour guide for Northwestern, and one of the most common concerns I hear from prospective students surround Northwestern’s rigorous curriculum and a fear of weed out classes. And while our cu... Read More
Justin: My Academic Journey

Justin: My Academic Journey

Posted on August 5, 2016September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
Everyone has a different academic journey at Northwestern. However, I do always like to point out on my tours that I feel Northwestern is a place for exploration. That is why you’ll find so many stu... Read More
Jason: If I could Teach a Class

Jason: If I could Teach a Class

Posted on April 24, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
When I started at Northwestern I was struck by the wide variety of courses offered. I came from a high school with classes called “American History” or “Spanish.” But here we have classes as s... Read More
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