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Cal '21: The Truth about the Academic Environment at Northwestern

Cal ’21: The Truth about the Academic Environment at Northwestern

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Admissions Blog
Packing up my belongings on the eve of move-in day, I was nervous. I had already registered for classes, found a roommate, and printed out photos to hang on my dorm room wall. Everything was ready to ... Read More
Maddie L. '21: Pursuing premed as a non-STEM major

Maddie L. ’21: Pursuing premed as a non-STEM major

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Admissions Blog
Studying a non-STEM major while on the pre-med track may be a bit less traditional, but I find the combination exceptionally enriching. Between prerequisite science courses for applying to medical sch... Read More
Henry - AccessibleNU and You: Navigating Northwestern with Learning Difference

Henry – AccessibleNU and You: Navigating Northwestern with Learning Difference

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Admissions Blog
I remember breaking into a cold sweat while copying and pasting my personal essay into the Common App. Yes, Northwestern encourages applicants to embrace their authenticity. But will mentioning my 504... Read More
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
Kendyl - #NUPerspectives Q&A: Day in the Life of a CompSci Major

Kendyl – #NUPerspectives Q&A: Day in the Life of a CompSci Major

Posted on January 3, 2020June 5, 2020 by Admissions Blog
Kendyl: What year are you and what are you studying at Northwestern? Alena: I’m a second-year student, and I’m studying Computer Science (CS) in McCormick. It’s the same computer science classes... Read More
Danny: Making the Most of Northwestern Res Halls

Danny: Making the Most of Northwestern Res Halls

Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by Admissions Blog
For many incoming students, coming to Northwestern will mark the first time they ever lived in a residential hall given Northwestern’s two year live-on requirement. Students who grew up sharing room... Read More
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