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Sam: My Two Left Feet and Dance Marathon

Sam: My Two Left Feet and Dance Marathon

Posted on June 24, 2016September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
Before coming to Northwestern, I was perplexed by the idea of a Dance Marathon. I understood the importance of helping a charitable organization and was absolutely impressed by the success of Northwes... Read More
Tomas: Reflections on Spring

Tomas: Reflections on Spring

Posted on May 25, 2016May 25, 2016 by AdmissionBlog
It is not everyday that you can ride your bike in a comfortable 70 degrees to class in the morning. After a very mild winter and a snowy start to spring, Chicago has finally delivered the weather that... Read More
Teresa: 12 Hour Club

Teresa: 12 Hour Club

Posted on May 16, 2016September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
Entering my final quarter of my first year at Northwestern, I basically had my spiel down about how much I loved the school. I could honestly say that I could see how passionate people were, how suppo... Read More
Sam: Community Impact

Sam: Community Impact

Posted on April 28, 2016 by AdmissionBlog
When I was a senior in high school, I sat down one Sunday evening and began writing my Northwestern supplement essay. I thought about what it was that drew me to this school halfway across the country... Read More
Kevin: (re)Discovering Northwestern

Kevin: (re)Discovering Northwestern

Posted on April 15, 2016September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
As a junior, you are supposed to be established at college. A group of friends, one or two leadership positions in some clubs, a routine, and a complete understanding of the college landscape all awai... Read More
Eliza: Life in the Residence Halls

Eliza: Life in the Residence Halls

Posted on April 15, 2016 by AdmissionBlog
Coming from a smaller high school, I remember getting to college and thinking: there are more people who live on my floor than were in my graduating senior class of high school. A thought that absolut... Read More
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