Standing at five feet eleven inches, I have been given big shoes to fill. Literally. I am the “tall girl.” In almost every situation, I will be the “tall girl.” Though it was never easy, I have grown into my height and all that it encompasses; both with what people expect of me and how I feel about it. Abraham Lincoln towered nine inches over the average man, as did many other pivotal leaders and historical figures, such as Thomas...

Why Northwestern? Setting one foot on campus, I knew that Northwestern was the perfect fit for me. Despite having read so much about the University in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, on the Northwestern website, and in information sent to me via mail, Northwestern had never become so real and so impeccable until that moment. So, why Northwestern? Northwestern is in many ways who I already am. I am not a city girl, but I love what the city has...

Northwestern accepts students based on their intended major. I think something that was really helpful in setting me apart from other...