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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
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
Mauricio '18: Reflecting on Support for Low-Income Students

Mauricio ’18: Reflecting on Support for Low-Income Students

Posted on May 20, 2019May 27, 2020 by Admissions Blog
Mauricio G. at the 2018 Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences’ Convocation Photography credits: Justin Barbin Photography This week, a cohort of colleges committed to access (including Northwest... Read More
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
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
Daniel: My Fraternity's Day of Service

Daniel: My Fraternity’s Day of Service

Posted on December 1, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
Cesar Chavez is one of the most revered civil rights leaders in the history of the United States. From humble beginnings in Yuma, Arizona, to the founding of the United Farm Workers (UFW) movement, Ce... Read More
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