Josie,
Northwestern
B.S., Journalism
Freshman in Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism
Features Included
2
Essays
2
Schools
12
Scores
5
Advice
5
ECs
1
Sports
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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Personal Statement
248 Words
Challenged a belief,
Career aspirations,
Issue of personal significance
Northwestern University and Medill School of Journalism provide a multitude of ideal qualities for me as a prospective student. The three that are most important to me include: excellent academic credentials, a small student body in a bustling city, and family within driving distance. The unique combination of these features is what makes Northwestern so appealing to me.
Medill holds a reputation that I admire and would be proud to have on my diploma. Specifically, programs like Journalism Residency and...
Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
248 Words
Northwestern University and Medill School of Journalism provide a multitude of ideal qualities for me as a prospective student. The three that are most important to me include: excellent academic credentials, a small student body in a bustling city, and family within driving distance. The unique combination of these features is what makes Northwestern so appealing to me.
Medill holds a reputation that I admire and would be proud to have on my diploma. Specifically, programs like Journalism Residency and...
General Admissions Advice
How I chose schools to apply to
76 Words
During the college search process, I knew which major I intended to pursue. In my case, it was journalism. It narrowed my choices...
Why I ultimately chose my school
45 Words
To be perfectly honest, the location is what sets Northwestern apart. The charm of...
What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
76 Words
This is tough. I approached it like a job interview. I conducted deep research into Northwestern and Medill and talked about very specific...
Post-college plans
33 Words
I highly recommend choosing a school with an extensive and...
My advice about getting recommenders
64 Words
I had my sophomore year English teacher and a teacher of an elective write my recommendations. It's a common...
High School Performance
GPA
3.70
(no specification of weighting) Rank
Top 10%
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades
Test Scores
Highest ACT
32
ACT Score Details
Highest SAT
1300
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1830
SAT Score Details
SAT Prep
AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details10 classes and scores
Sports
SportsTennis
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesChurch, Homecoming committee, Key Club, Multicultural / International Club, Student Council / Government
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work
Experience & Awards
How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Application Additional Materials
Volunteer Experiences
Application Additional Materials