Stories from students at Northwestern University



Northwestern University 🇺🇸
Evanston, US
From MUN Simulations to Northwestern: My Journey as a Brazilian Student

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Northwestern University 🇺🇸
Evanston, US
My experience as an undergraduate student at Northwestern University with a full-ride scholarship
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بواسطة Evghenia من Moldova 🇲🇩
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-2024 undergraduateNorthwestern University is located in Small City of Evanston, IL, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Early DecisionFall 2025
- Regular DecisionFall 2025
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math
ACT
Composite
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
Class rank | ✓ | |||
Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
Application essay | ✓ | |||
Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Interview | ✓ | |||
Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
First generation | ✓ | |||
Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
State residency | ✓ | |||
Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
Work experience | ✓ | |||
Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Supplemental Essays
We want to be sure we’re considering your application in the context of your personal experiences: What aspects of your background (your identity, your school setting, your community, your household, etc.) have most shaped how you see yourself engaging in Northwestern’s community, be it academically, extracurricularly, culturally, politically, socially, or otherwise? (fewer than 300 words)
We encourage you to answer at least one and no more than two of the following questions. Please respond in fewer than 200 words per question:
1) Painting “The Rock” is a tradition at Northwestern that invites all forms of expression—students promote campus events or extracurricular groups, support social or activist causes, show their Wildcat spirit (what we call “Purple Pride”), celebrate their culture, and more. What would you paint on The Rock, and why?
2) Northwestern fosters a distinctively interdisciplinary culture. We believe discovery and innovation thrive at the intersection of diverse ideas, perspectives, and academic interests. Within this setting, if you could dream up an undergraduate class, research project, or creative effort (a start-up, a design prototype, a performance, etc.), what would it be? Who might be some ideal classmates or collaborators?
3) Community and belonging matter at Northwestern. Tell us about one or more communities, networks, or student groups you see yourself connecting with on campus.
4) Northwestern’s location is special: on the shore of Lake Michigan, steps from downtown Evanston, just a few miles from Chicago. What aspects of our location are most compelling to you, and why?
5) Northwestern is a place where people with diverse backgrounds from all over the world can study, live, and talk with one another. This range of experiences and viewpoints immeasurably enriches learning. How might your individual background contribute to this diversity of perspectives in Northwestern’s classrooms and around our campus?
Please select the optional questions you intend to answer
1) Painting 'The Rock' (fewer than 200 words)
2) Interdisciplinary culture (fewer than 200 words)
3) Community and belonging (fewer than 200 words)
4) Northwestern's location (fewer than 200 words)
5) Individual background (fewer than 200 words)
Costs & Aid
Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
---|---|
Undergraduate tuition and fees | $65,997 |
Books and supplies | $1,686 |
On-campus housing | $20,334 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,273 |
Total | $91,290 |