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Class of 2021: Advice for our Freshman Selves

Class of 2021: Advice for our Freshman Selves

Posted on June 14, 2021 by aal061
“Stay curious, continue to try new things, and be open to meeting new people! – Julia (Park Ridge, IL) Music Composition & Learning and Organizational Change (LOC)   “Get involved i... Read More
Andrew '22: The Arts at Northwestern as a Non-Major

Andrew ’22: The Arts at Northwestern as a Non-Major

Posted on May 17, 2021 by aal061
When I arrived on campus my freshman year in the fall of 2018, I knew immediately that I wanted to find a way to continue to actively engage my passion for music even though I was entering Northwester... Read More
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
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
Continued Reassurance in a Time of Unrest

Continued Reassurance in a Time of Unrest

Posted on June 5, 2020September 15, 2022 by Admissions Blog
June 5, 2020 A note to our prospective students from our director of undergraduate admission, Liz Kinsley: We know recent events have been overwhelming for many of you. The killing of George Floyd, Br... Read More
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