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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The kids I know who got in don’t seem to fit a common pattern except bright, nice kids who seem genuinely interested in learning.

My kid had high SAT and high grades (not perfect)—challenging course load but not “the most” challenging (eg Calc BC, not multivariate).  They had a bunch of activities including one that they were very involved in and had an outside recommendation for that activity that I am sure helped.  [b]I think they probably came across as a study nerd who was also outgoing/social … that seems to be sort of the northwestern sweet spot.  Lots of kids with diverse interests who want to double major. [/b] [/quote]

Northwestern University looks for applicants with a specific interest/a particular reason for attending Northwestern.[/quote]

That’s my post you are responding to.  I don’t think my kid has a particular interest — they are interested in almost everything!  They did have a real interest in NW which might have been conveyed in their essay — I never read the essays so don’t know what they said.  But of the kids I’ve met who are attending, I don’t think they have a specific interest or particular reason.  They are just smart, well rounded kids who seem to be interested in lots of stuff.  Mine was a mediocre athlete, mediocre musician, very good student who was involved in their community in a few different ways.  Did stuff they enjoyed with lots of interests.  
I think NW is getting a bit of a drag in the social reports as the Greek system is in decline.  If you want a big Greek scene, this is no longer the best place for you, I’d say.  I think the quarter system also ratchets up intensity especially in the stem fields.  But that doesn’t mean the kids aren’t social—they might just have a lot of work to do!  The quarter system is a really important piece here — it can be a big pro (more classes) or a big con (classes move much more quickly).  [/quote]

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