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Denise '25: Advice for FGLI Students

Denise ’25: Advice for FGLI Students

Posted on November 8, 2022November 1, 2022 by Northwestern Admissions
My name is Denise Sanchez, and I am a second-year at Northwestern University. I am a coordinator for CLAVE and participate in Ritmo de Mis Ancestros: Ballet Folklorico: a Mexican dance group on campus... Read More
Carter: Finding Home at Northwestern as a First-Gen & Low-Income Student

Carter: Finding Home at Northwestern as a First-Gen & Low-Income Student

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 by Admissions Blog
One thing that I certainly wasn’t prepared for when I got Northwestern was how important my social identities would become. I think it’s true of a lot of high school experiences that conversations... Read More
Danny: My College Search as a First-Generation College Applicant

Danny: My College Search as a First-Generation College Applicant

Posted on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by Admissions Blog
With summer upon us, many high school students often begin their college research time during this time. Reflecting on my own college search, applying to college was a complicated process for me. As a... Read More
Mauricio ’18: Recapping Support for Low-Income Students #AccessNorthwestern

Mauricio ’18: Recapping Support for Low-Income Students #AccessNorthwestern

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Admissions Blog
“One of my favorite experiences was being a Peer Adviser for first-years, many of whom were also first-gen and low-income.” At the end of last week, we wrapped up our 20-day #AccessNorthwe... Read More
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