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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
Faith: Tips for Studying Success

Faith: Tips for Studying Success

Posted on September 4, 2017September 19, 2017 by Admissions Blog
I’ll be honest, most times I like to study on my bed. I plug in my laptop, gather the supplies I will need (notebook, pens, textbook, etc.), climb up with my back to the wall, and settle in for a (u... Read More
Sam S: Unsolicited Advice - Step Foot into Every Single Building on Campus

Sam S: Unsolicited Advice – Step Foot into Every Single Building on Campus

Posted on January 23, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Over my past four (yikes!) years at Northwestern, I’ve been lucky enough to have been involved in exciting projects, gathering a wide range of experiences while meeting extremely passionate and hard... Read More
Jason: Recommendation Letters

Jason: Recommendation Letters

Posted on December 3, 2014September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
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 More
Brendan: Answer to Common Question

Brendan: Answer to Common Question

Posted on November 6, 2014September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
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
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