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Kendyl: The “Right” Way to Register for your First Quarter

Kendyl: The “Right” Way to Register for your First Quarter

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Between taking placement tests, determining which AP scores would be accepted for credit, and skimming course catalogues, I did everything I could to logistically prepare for my first course registrat... Read More
Alyssa: Finding the Major Right for Me

Alyssa: Finding the Major Right for Me

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Admissions Blog
When I started my first year at  Northwestern, I had no clue what I was going to major in, what I wanted to do for a career, and, in general, what my future would look like. I came in as undecided, l... Read More
Carter: It’s Okay to Drop a Class

Carter: It’s Okay to Drop a Class

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Admissions Blog
It happens to all of us: you pick classes, you dive right in to work, and then you quickly realize that you’ve signed yourself up for a LOT. Whether it’s leadership positions in clubs you’re pas... Read More
Kendyl: How to Navigate your Northwestern Visit like a Wildcat

Kendyl: How to Navigate your Northwestern Visit like a Wildcat

Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 by Admissions Blog
As a prospective student, stepping onto an unfamiliar campus can be overwhelming, and with so much to do and see, it can be tough to pinpoint exactly where to start. I’ve definitely been there, but ... Read More
Avery: Navigating "Northwestern Direction" as a Peer Adviser

Avery: Navigating “Northwestern Direction” as a Peer Adviser

Posted on August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 by Admissions Blog
Schools call it “orientation” for a reason. When you first arrive on campus, it can seem like you have so much to do, but you may have no idea where to start. Between selecting classes, navigating... Read More
Alyssa: The Fall Quarter Guide for First-Years

Alyssa: The Fall Quarter Guide for First-Years

Posted on August 20, 2018August 21, 2018 by Admissions Blog
Now that I’m entering into my second year at Northwestern I wanted to take some time to reflect on my busy first year as a Wildcat. For many of us college is a huge transition after being in high sc... Read More
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