RachNU
RachNU,
Northwestern
B.S., Anthropology and Archaeology, , Public Health
Sometimes I'm premed, sometimes I'm not. Passionate about public health.
Features Included
2
Essays
1
Schools
7
Scores
5
Advice
2
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown , Pennsylvania
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2016
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
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Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)

Applied for in Anthropology and Archaeology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Parent

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
514 Words
Study/travel abroad, Diversity statement
As we walked into the party, we were greeted by the sound of lively Turkish chatter. A band played with gusto in the center of the enthused dancers. The six of us sat down at an elegantly set table, but the music begged us to join in. The dancers pumped their arms in the air with every beat, encircling the elegant bride-to-be. She was dancing with her father; they were participating in a time-honored wedding tradition, the Turkish henna ceremony. ...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
460 Words
I visited Northwestern University on a wintry day that could have easily been the coldest of the year. Snow frosted the ground and the campus was void of student life. The tour was painful; wind whipped at my cheeks and blew my hood off, but in retrospect I’m glad I made it through the entire visit. People say that picking the college that’s right for you is as simple as closing your eyes and noting where you picture...
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General Admissions Advice

What I like about my school’s location and culture
227 Words
Evanston is incredible. There's no other way to put it - it's one of my favorite places on the planet. You couldn't ask for more in a college town! There's good shopping, great dining, and complete safety. While people claim town-gown relations could be better, I've always felt welcome in Evanston. Many businesses provide student discounts, and are eager to partner with student groups for hosting and donating...
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Most popular extracurricular activities at my college
62 Words
A ton of people get involved in Dance Marathon, a club with a bunch of ways for enthusiastic and...
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5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
7 Words
Type A,...
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Post-college plans
18 Words
I will be joining a...
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My favorite course thus far, and why
21 Words
Introduction to Russian Literature is surprisingly...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.40
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1550
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2270
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2270
Other SAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details5 classes and scores

Sports

SportsSwimming/Diving

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesNational Honor Society, Green Club
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers

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