Northwestern - what kind of kids do they like?

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Anonymous wrote:Most T20 schools are looking for the same thing. What parents are not used to is the fact that Northwestern is no longer a solid regional backup option for Harvard-quality students. They are taking the same students Harvard took 15 years ago.

You need top grades, high class ranking (top 10%), a 1540+ SAT score, and exceptional extracurricular or awards. A Harvard and Northwestern admit are marginally different nowadays.

From what I saw this is only enough to get through the first round. If STEM student, then need something different like arts or newspaper interest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Smart, full pay, ED

This. The $$$ is critical.

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Anonymous wrote:The kids I know who went to Northwestern were all incredibly smart/studious, but really nice kids, usually with one or two pronounced hobbies outside of their schoolwork.

In all my years, the best manager I ever had was a Northwestern graduate, and I always sort of look to her as the prototype of a NU grad. Extremely smart, friendly, down-to-earth, and a bit of a workhouse.

Sounds similar to other NU grads I've known in my life. Unassuming but brilliant.