Required Materials
Every avenue to Northeastern is unique. Please take a moment to find the required application documents and deadlines for your path.
You are considered a first-year applicant if:
- You are still in high school
- You graduated from high school or earned your GED, but did not enroll in a degree-seeking program at a college or university
If you took college courses in high school, plan to attend a college summer session immediately after you graduate from high school, or are in a dual-enrollment program (receiving your high school diploma and an Associate’s degree at the same time), you would still apply as a first-year.
Northeastern University has a long-standing commitment to the city of Boston, including Boston Public High School students and graduates. If you are a current Boston Public High School student or recent graduate, please view our Northeastern University and the City of Boston pamphlet for more information.
First-Year Application Requirements
Application.
- You may submit either the Common Application or Coalition Application
- Your application must be submitted by the deadline , along with either the application fee ($75) or a fee waiver request.
- Transcripts
Your Official High School Transcript must be submitted to Northeastern by your counselor or another school official. Transcripts should include any final grades from grades 9, 10, and 11; first trimester or first semester grades should be sent when they become available.
- Your high school should submit the Mid-Year Report if you were deferred to Regular Decision.
- You will need to provide an official translation for any transcripts which are not provided in English.
- If you are applying from a high school with non-traditional grading policies or narrative evaluations instead of traditional grades, you are required to submit your narrative reports in order for your application to be complete.
- If you have been out of high school for more than one year, you are still required to submit your most recent transcript.
- If you earned your GED, you must submit an official GED score report, along with your high school transcript through the final year you completed.
Please note: All first-year applicants who will graduate from a high school which is located outside of the United States will also be required to submit the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) . Once your application is submitted and processed, you will be able to access your SRAR through the Application Status Check portal. For additional information on the SRAR, please review the International Applicants page.
Advanced Credits
- Freshman are eligible to receive credit from Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations, or from certain international maturity certificate examinations. Learn more here .
- If you received credit for any courses completed at a college or university, you must request for an official college or university transcript to be sent directly to Northeastern.
Standardized Tests
Through 2026, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission.
- All complete applications will be fully considered for admission to Northeastern.
- If you choose to apply without standardized testing, you will not be penalized or disadvantaged.
- If you choose to submit standardized testing, you may submit the SAT (CEEB Code 3667) ACT (College Code 1880) or both. Northeastern super-scores and will only consider your best score between the two types of tests.
- Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check . For additional information, continue reading or visit the International Applicants page for our English Language Proficiency policy.
Counselor Recommendation and Teacher Evaluation
We require one teacher recommendation and one school counselor recommendation. If someone else has written on your behalf and offers a different viewpoint, you may submit 1-2 additional recommendations if you would like, but please know that due to the number of applications we receive we may not be able to consider all of them as part of our evaluation. Please ask your recommender to send their letter as a PDF to [email protected] .
English Proficiency
All students, regardless of citizenship must demonstrate English language proficiency when applying to Northeastern. You can satisfy the requirement in the following ways:
- You are a native English speaker.
- You will complete 4 consecutive academic years before enrolling at Northeastern in a high school or university where native English was the primary instructional language -AND- you submit an English Proficiency Waiver Request through your Application Status Check.
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
- IELTS Academic
- PTE Academic
- TOEFL Internet-based Test ( CEEB Code: 3667) Northeastern will accept either the in-person version completed in a test center, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- Please see the International Applicants page for more information
Other Requirements
- If you are applying to the College of Arts, Media and Design , you may be required to submit a creative portfolio through SlideRoom .
- If you are a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or eligible noncitizen applying for need-based financial aid , you must submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile .
- If you are an international student, you must submit the Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF). Please read the International Applicants page for more information.
You should review the information found below if:
- You are a non-U.S. Citizen applying to Northeastern from a high school or university in any country around the world, even the U.S.
- You are a U.S. Citizen applying from a high school or university outside of the U.S.
You will find application information under Applying, enrollment information under Admitted Students, and additional details about services available for students, under Support.
International application requirements
Transcripts and self-reported academic record.
When reviewing your application, Northeastern’s Admissions Committee will initially focus on your academic records, which include your high school transcript; final or predicted results from any national, regional, or international examinations; any university transcripts; and for first-year applicants who will graduate from a high school which is located outside of the United States, the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). Provided below are additional details on the academic records which Northeastern requires from all first-year and transfer applicants.
High School Transcripts
Before you enroll at Northeastern, you will be expected to complete a pre-university education program, earning a graduation certificate or diploma which will enable you to apply to a bachelor’s degree-seeking program at a university in your home country. Examples include your High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Levels (A-Levels), Attestat o Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii, Baccalauréat, Bachillerato, General Secondary Education Certificate, Indian Standard XII Higher Secondary School Certificate, or West African Senior School Certificate.
- All high school transcripts must be sent directly to Northeastern by your high school by the application deadline. Any transcripts sent by you, your family or an independent educational consultant will not be accepted.
- If 9th Grade in your education system is considered middle school, please exclude 9th Grade.
- If you apply for Regular Decision, or if you are deferred to Regular Decision from an earlier round, your high school should send the Mid-Year Report with an updated high school transcript.
- If you’ve graduated from high school or will graduate before admissions decisions are released, your high school should send your final high school transcript (with date of graduation).
- Transfer applicants must provide a final high school transcript (with date of graduation) which can be sent directly from your high school to Northeastern.
- If your education system does not issue transcripts, your high school must provide the academic records which detail the courses you’ve taken throughout high school, and the grades which you’ve received. Examples include internal grade reports, term or semester reports, mark sheets, or promotional or provisional examination results.
University Transcripts
If you are applying as a transfer student from an international university and wish to have courses evaluated for transfer credit after admittance, you will need to provide a certified transcript evaluation completed by a recognized credentialing agency, such as the Center for Educational Documentation (CED), SpanTran , World Education Services (WES), or another recognized credentialing agency and the credentialed evaluation must include the following:
- An indication that the institution is accredited in US terms
- A course-by-course credit and grade conversion
National Exams
If progression or promotion in your country or education system requires you to complete any externally assessed examinations, please read the following section, as Northeastern will require you to submit your final results (or predicted grades, if your final results are not available until after admissions decisions are released).
- If promotion into your pre-university education requires externally assessed exams, your high school must send a copy of your final results certificate to Northeastern. Examples include your GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-Level exam results, Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exam results, Malaysian SPM exam results, or Indian Standard X board exam results.
- For students who will graduate before admissions decisions are released: final results must be submitted by the exam board, or as a certified copy by your high school.
- If you will not receive your final results until after admissions decisions are released: predicted grades should instead be submitted by your high school should.
- Furthermore, all enrolling students will be required to submit final exam results, even students who applied “test-optional” to Northeastern, as final exams also serve as proof of high school graduation.
- If you are applying from a high school in the United States, submitting predicted grades is not required but entirely optional. Instead, you are encouraged to submit your first semester or first trimester grades once they become available, and your mid-year grades if you applied for Regular Decision or were deferred to Regular Decision from an earlier round.
Predicted results should be submitted with the High School Transcript, Secondary School Report, or Counselor Recommendation; or submitted by a designated school official from a verifiable school email address, using either Northeastern’s Predicted Grades Request Form or your high school’s own predicted grades statement. If your final test scores are not within an acceptable range of your predicted results, Northeastern reserves the right to rescind any offers of admission.
Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)
Northeastern requires all first-year applicants who will graduate from high schools which are located outside of the United States to submit the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR).
What is the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)? An online platform that permits students to self-report their coursework and grades directly to the university without requiring information to instead be sent by their high school/secondary school. Completing the SRAR will take you less than one hour once you have collected copies of your academic records, and the SRAR is free for students to submit.
Why is Northeastern requiring the SRAR? Since we announced our test-optional policy, applications to Northeastern have increased significantly. As Northeastern remains committed to reviewing each application holistically, we’ve been looking for opportunities to streamline our admissions process. As the SRAR is designed to allow you, the applicant, the ability to submit your academic record without needing to rely on your high school counselor, we’re putting you in control over more components of your application.
How do I submit the SRAR?
- Once your application is successfully submitted and processed, you will receive access to your Application Status Check .
- Log in to your Application Status Check .
- Locate the SRAR section (under the Required Application Checklist Items ).
- Log in to the SRAR.
- Create an account or link an account that you have already created.
- Before beginning the SRAR, review Northeastern’s “How to Complete the SRAR” guide or instructional video .
- Complete the SRAR by adding your high school, coursework, and if applicable, any external exam information.
- Upload any supporting documentation.
If you have questions about entering coursework or grades in the SRAR, or completing and submitting the SRAR, you should contact SRAR directly, either using the support widget in your SRAR account or visiting the SRAR Support Center .
Application Requirements for Common International Education Systems
While Northeastern’s application requirements are largely identical for all first-year applicants and all transfer applicants – the application with Northeastern-specific questions, your academic records, secondary school report or college report, recommendation letters, standardized testing (optional), and English proficiency – the documents which ultimately satisfy those requirements, specifically for the academic records, will sometimes vary by education system. Below are the application requirements for common international education systems. If you do not see your education system listed below, contact [email protected] .
- American Overseas High Schools
- IB Diploma Program
- British A-Levels
- Chinese National High Schools
- French Baccalauréat
- Indian Standard XII
Standardized Testing
Optional Standardized Testing: For the 2022-2023 academic year, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission.
- All complete applications will be fully considered for admission to Northeastern, invitation to the University Honors Program, and any merit scholarships.
- If you choose to submit standardized testing, you may submit the SAT(CEEB Code 3667), ACT (College Code 1880), or both.
- Northeastern super-scores and will only consider your best score between the two types of tests.
- All applicants from U.S. and international high schools will be able to choose to submit standardized testing (SAT or ACT) or not. Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check . For additional information, please read the English Language Proficiency section below.
English Language Proficiency
Northeastern students will be exposed to not only a rigorous academic environment but also a fast-paced experiential one. In order to be successful in both, all first-year and transfer applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate proficiency in English to be considered for admission to Northeastern.
Requirement
Once your application is submitted, received, and processed, you will be able to access your Application Status Check . If you are required to provide further information regarding your proficiency in English, you will be able to complete the requirement in several ways, depending on your familiarity with English, and the frequency with which you use English each and every day:
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
- TOEFL Internt-based Test ( CEEB Code: 3667) Northeastern will accept either the in-person version completed in a test center, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- However, based on your academic environment and the primary instructional language in either your high school or university, you may be eligible for a waiver. All waivers must be submitted through your Application Status Check . For additional information and to determine whether or not you are eligible for a waiver, please read the section below on waiving the English proficiency requirement.
Please note: Northeastern’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency from any applicant, regardless of citizenship or first language, at any time during the evaluation process.
English Language Testing
If you are required to submit English Language Testing, you must submit results from one of the five tests listed below. Your results must be both valid (i.e. no more than 2 years old by the application deadline) and official (i.e. sent directly to Northeastern from the testing agency). The ranges provided below represent the middle 50% score ranges for students who were admitted and enrolled as first-year students in Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. Please note: the scores provided below are not cut-off scores, but for estimating purposes, and in no way represent a promise or guarantee of admission.
- 185 to 204 on either C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE)
- 120 to 130 on the Duolingo English Test (DET)
- 7.0 to 8.0 on the IELTS Academic
- 68 to 76 on the PTE Academic
- Northeastern will accept either the in-person version completed in a test center, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- Please note: Northeastern will not accept results from the IELTS Indicator, TOEFL Essentials, or TOEFL ITP Plus for China.
Additional Information
- Results should be submitted to Northeastern by the application deadline. If you plan to take an English language test for the first or an additional time, once the application is submitted or the deadline has passed, please indicate planned future test dates on your application.
- Results submitted to Northeastern after the application deadline will still be accepted, but we cannot guarantee we will be able to wait to receive your scores before making an admissions decision.
- Northeastern will focus on your most recent English language test results. While some applicants may submit results from multiple English language tests across multiple test dates to provide additional context, Northeastern will not superscore results from English language testing or consider MyBest scores from applicants who choose to submit the TOEFL iBT.
- If your English Language Testing indicates a need for additional study and support, but you otherwise meet the academic requirements for the degree-seeking program to which you applied, you may be considered for admission through NU Immerse , a one-year transitional acculturation and English language support program.
Waiving Your English Proficiency Requirement
- You achieved 4 or 5 on either AP English Language & Composition or AP English Language & Composition
- 5 or higher on English A: Language & Literature or English A: Literature (HL or SL)
- 6 or 7 on HL English B
- 7 on SL English B
- You either achieved or you are predicted to achieve B or higher on GCE A-Level or AS-Level English Language or English Literature
- You achieved B/6 or higher on GCSE English Language or English Literature
- You achieved B/6 or higher on International GCSE or IGCSE English Language or English Literature (including First Language English, English A, English B, and Literature in English)
- You achieved B or higher on GCE O-Level English Language
- You were enrolled in the American or British Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) section and you achieved or you are predicted to achieve 12 or higher on English Language & Literature
- For applicants whose high schools did not offer AP, IB, or A-Level courses: Northeastern will consider your waiver request if you completed your secondary education in a majority native English-speaking country, and you received no grades lower than a B (or the international equivalent) in any English language, literature or composition courses, including your high school’s standard 12th Grade English course (or higher).
If you were enrolled in any courses or programs which were designed for English Language Learners, such as any English as a Second Language courses, during the 4 years immediately before enrolling at Northeastern, you are not eligible for a waiver unless you can provide final results from one of the exams indicated above (i.e. AP English, IB English, A-Level English, or (I)GCSE). If you cannot provide final results, you should plan to submit results from an approved English language test.
If you meet the criteria for a waiver, you can submit a waiver request through your Application Status Check . Once submitted, if your application is otherwise complete, your request will be reviewed in 3-5 business days.
Northeastern does not offer alumni or on-campus interviews, but Northeastern will consider and evaluate third-party, unscripted video interviews submitted through InitialView and Vericant , which will allow you to personally discuss your academic and personal background. Please note: neither will replace English language testing when testing is required.
In order for the Admissions Committee to review your interview before any admissions decisions are finalized, your interview must be received by the following deadlines:
- Early Decision I: November 15
- Early Action: December 1
- Early Decision II: January 15
- Regular Decision: February 1
Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF)
All international students applying to Northeastern are required to complete and submit the Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF), which is designed to assist the Admissions Committee in obtaining complete and accurate information about each applicant’s anticipated financial support. Each applicant must verify your ability to fully finance your Northeastern education, including tuition and fees, room and board, and personal living expenses. Information is necessary as the financial support for international students at Northeastern is limited:
- International students are not eligible for financial aid at Northeastern which includes both institutional need-based grants and federal student financial aid. Additional information for international students is available here .
- International students are eligible for merit scholarships which range from $10,000 to $28,000 per year. No additional application is necessary, as your application for admission serves as your scholarship application. Merit scholarships are extremely competitive, however, and do not cover the full cost of attendance.
Once your application is submitted, and processed by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, you will be given access to your Application Status Check . You can access the DCF through your Application Status Check. Instructions are provided here . You should also review our frequently asked questions document for additional information.
Sending Documents
Documents should be submitted online through the Common Application or Coalition Application . Documents not submitted through an application can be sent from a high school or university email address to [email protected] or mailed. Mailing instructions are also available below.
- Test results must be sent directly to Northeastern from the testing agency or examination board.
- Transcripts must be sent directly from your high school or university.
- Results from national examinations, which are only released to the student, can either be scanned and sent to Northeastern from a verifiable high school email address, or a certified copy can also be mailed to Northeastern.
- Official English translations will be required for documents which are provided in languages other than English. A school official or a translation agency accredited in the country of the educational institution can issue the translation.
You can send your application fee or fee waiver requests (if being sent separately from the application) as well as FedEx, UPS, or Priority Mail packages to:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions 200 Kerr Hall Northeastern University 360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115-5000 USA
Transcripts and recommendations which were not submitted online can be mailed to:
Northeastern University Application Processing Center P.O. Box 8210 Portsmouth, NH 03802 USA
You are considered a transfer applicant if:
- You will have completed at least 12 semester hours of college-level coursework (after your high school graduation).
- You have attempted at least one semester of full-time coursework and maintained enrollment through the add/drop period.
- You already received your bachelor’s degree from another college or university but you are choosing to apply for a second bachelor’s degree.
If you are currently in a dual-enrollment program, earning your high school diploma and an Associate’s degree at the same time, you should apply as a first-year student. Dual-enrollment courses can be considered for transfer credit.
If you’re an international student or are applying from a college or university located outside of the United States, you should also read the International Applicants page.
Transfer application requirements
Academic records.
- Your College Report must be submitted by the Registrar’s office or Dean’s office at your current or most recent college/university.
- Your college or university transcripts must be submitted directly to Northeastern from all colleges and universities which you previously attended.
- Transcripts can be emailed from a verifiable school email address, mailed directly from your high school, or uploaded with the Final Report which is available through the Common Application or Coalition Application.
- If you are currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student or are taking classes as a non-degree seeking student, you should either submit the Mid-Term Report available through the Common Application or Coalition Application, or upload a list of your current college courses through your App Status Check.
- If you earned credits at an international institution, you will need to provide a certified transcript evaluation completed by a recognized credentialing agency, such as the Center for Educational Documentation
- Veterans or active duty military should submit either their Joint Services Transcript (JST), or a transcript from the Community College of the Air Force.
Academic Evaluation
An Academic Evaluation must be sent by a college professor, academic advisor, or employer.
- Optional Standardized Testing: For applicants applying for the 2022-2023 academic year, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require standardized testing to complete an application for admission. Please review our Testing Policy tab for more information.
- In recent years, Northeastern has required standardized testing from transfer applicants who have not completed more than one year of full-time college coursework (24 or more college credits) following high school graduation. Standardized testing was not required from transfer applicants who’ve either completed more than one year of full-time college coursework (24 or more college credits) following high school graduation or graduated from high school more than 5 years ago.
At Northeastern, we understand that homeschool applicants come from a variety of academic backgrounds and structures, and carefully consider every element of the application through our holistic review. In order to best consider our homeschool applicants, we require additional documents that provide an in-depth look at your individual homeschool experience. Please see a list of these additional requirements below.
If you have specific questions regarding the application process as a homeschooled student, please direct them to [email protected] .
Application Forms
- Completed Homeschool Application Form
- Please provide grading rubric alongside transcript
School Counselor and Teacher Recommendations
- Your counselor recommendation may come from a parent or a primary instructor
- Teacher recommendations may come from a tutor, online teacher, or teacher from a course taken outside the home . We are flexible based on the structure of your homeschool experience
- *if your teacher and counselor are the same person, an additional letter of recommendation is required.
- Additional recommendations can come from an art teacher, an employer, a coach, etc.
- If you choose to submit standardized testing, you may submit the SAT (CEEB Code 3667) ACT (College Code 1880) or both. Northeastern super-scores and will only consider your best score between the two types of tests.
- If you choose to submit standardized testing, scores that you would like considered may be self-reported through the Application Status Check or sent officially by the testing center.
- All applicants from US and international high schools will be able to choose to submit standardized testing (SAT or ACT) or not.
- Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check. For additional information, continue reading or please visit the International Applicants page for our English Language Proficiency policy.
Please review frequently asked questions regarding our standardized testing policy.
Are your ACT/SAT test scores a strong representation of your academic abilities?
- If yes, send officially or self-report them through your Application Status Check .
- If no, hold off.
Are you deciding between scores from different test dates and wondering if sending more is better?
No problem! The admissions committee superscores the SAT or ACT, and will always consider your best combined score. Do not worry about sending multiple or going back to clear out prior scores, we will look at the strongest score from each subject area.
Do you believe your ACT/SAT scores will help to solidify and complement your application?
- If yes, send officially or self-report them through your Application Status Check .
- If no, hold off.
Would you like to send scores, but doing so will cause financial hardship?
If yes, choose to self-report your test scores through the Application Status Check . Remember—if you are admitted and decide to enroll, you’ll be required to submit the official scores directly from the testing agency next summer.
Do you still have questions after reviewing the information above?
Explore our Test-Optional FAQ or reach out to [email protected] .
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Mailing Instructions
We prefer most credentials are submitted online via The Common Application or the Coalition Application or to [email protected] . Credentials not submitted online should be mailed to the address below.
- Application fees
- Application fee waiver requests (being sent separately from the application)
- FedEx, UPS, or Priority Mail packages
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions 271 Huntington Ave Room 276 Northeastern University Boston, MA 02115-5000 USA
- Recommendations (if not submitted online)
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The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don‘t feel obligated to do so.
Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you‘ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
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Be sure to keep your topic, well, topical, and within the bounds of reasonable discourse. “While I don’t believe there are any essay topics that are inherently bad, it is important for the student to keep in mind that they don’t know who will be reading their essay,” says Liz Cheron, Associate Director for Admissions at Northeastern University. “If they choose something obscure or related to pop culture, they should make sure to give enough context for a reader who may not be familiar with the topic,” she adds. “If they choose to write about something controversial, they should take an educated stand, rather than what could be seen as an offensive stand.” Remember, extreme views, about politics or religion, especially, are probably unwelcome at most schools.
It’s critical, as well, to stay focused, even if you are trying to say a lot. “There are multiple different avenues you can take. Some essays might be about one topic or event or person, while others weave a compelling story about multiple things,” according to Shawn Abbott, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Admissions at New York University. But, he warns, “The only danger is that the essay is going to be read by admission officers, each with a potentially different expectation for that essay. And they are going to read the application and essay at a relatively rapid rate, so you risk losing the attention of the committee if you try to accomplish too much with one writing sample. It is one writing sample. You’re not expected to tell us about every experience in your life.”
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Does Northeastern Have Supplemental Essays?
Does Northeastern Have Supplemental Essays? All applicants are required to submit 2 essays , in addition to the Common Application essay. It is important to note that the supplemental essay requirements are different from university to university. While some schools only require one additional essay, others may require up to three. In addition, some schools ask for a “personal insight” essay in lieu of a personal statement, while others use the term “statement of purpose.”
You can find a full list of our college application requirements here: https://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/apply/requirements
Essay 1 : Northeastern University values, and is committed to a diverse population.
The University values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Northeastern University is committed to a diverse student body and a diverse faculty and staff.
Essay 2 : If a life experience, or personal characteristic sets you apart from others, please use this essay to highlight that.
If a life experience, or personal characteristic sets you apart from others, please use this essay to highlight that. You may choose to write about a difficult life experience that has helped define who you are today, your relationship with a mentor or teacher, an important person in your life and so on. The more unique and compelling the topic of this essay is, the more likely it will be selected by our admissions committee. We hope to learn something about you as an applicant that we wouldn’t otherwise know through our application process.
The first piece of advice I would give is do not lie on your application! The second piece of advice is don’t try too hard! Don’t worry about being overly creative or imaginative when writing this essay; just tell us one or two things about yourself which help us understand who you really are beyond what we’ve read in other parts of your application packet (this doesn’t mean go rehash everything else–you’ll just sound like everyone else).
Note : Your essays should be single-spaced. Please choose one topic per essay. 500 words max per essay. You may upload a formatted, single-spaced copy of your essay using the online application if preferred.
The [Name of School] Admissions Office requires that you take the following steps to submit your application:
- Complete the online application for admission to [Name of School], and pay the $40 non-refundable fee by credit card.
- If you are currently a high school senior, provide your official report card or transcript from an accredited secondary school in order to be considered for admission (transcripts must be sent directly from the school). If you graduated from a public or private secondary school outside of New York State and want to attend classes at one of our campuses located in New York State, please contact us directly at [Phone Number].
- Submit three letters of recommendation from teachers who taught you in college prep or advanced placement courses within the last two years (letters may be submitted electronically); they should attest to their familiarity with your academic record and personal characteristics so they can comment on how well prepared they believe this applicant is for college level work and whether or not he/she would be successful academically in college if accepted into it’s program – see tip sheet below for details on what we are looking for!
Tips On How To Prepare a Supplemental Essay
Here are some tips to follow if you are asked by your college to prepare a supplemental essay.
Supplemental essays are an opportunity to let your personality and voice shine through, but they’re also a test of your ability to write concisely. They can be tricky, so if you’re having trouble with this type of essay (or any other writing for that matter) it might be worth looking into hiring a professional editor. If you have the resources to do so, this is one of the best ways to ensure that your supplemental application essays are top-notch.
- You’ll have plenty to write about on your college application essays, but some colleges will ask for supplemental essays as well. This can be a great chance to do a deep dive into something you’re interested in and make yourself stand out from other applicants by showcasing your personality.
- Unlike the main essay, which is meant to be broad and informative, the supplemental essay is your chance to get specific. Think of it as an opportunity to talk about an extracurricular activity or your favorite subject in class—something that shows off who you are beyond the numbers and statistics that comprise most applications’ main essays.
- If you have strong opinions about politics or current events, this is also when they’ll shine through—especially if they don’t align with those of your parents or guardians!
- Finally (and perhaps most importantly), this space allows students with unique interests or hobbies to show off their creativity. For example: If someone wants to apply for an engineering program at MIT but has never played an instrument before but plays ukulele in their spare time because they love music? They should mention it!
When you’re writing a supplemental essay, it’s tempting to want to include all the extra things about yourself that didn’t fit into the main essay. But resist the temptation! Even if the prompt doesn’t specify how long the essay should be, aim for around 500 words.
While it’s tempting to want to include all the extra things about yourself that didn’t fit into the main essay, resist that temptation! Even if the prompt doesn’t specify how long the supplement should be, aim for around 500 words. That’s a good amount of space to touch on everything in your application and show off your personality and interests.
When writing a supplemental essay, don’t try to cram in all the things you want to say. Be sure not get bogged down in details or try too hard at being clever or funny (unless this is something you know well—and even then). Don’t go so deep that it feels like an essay exam; instead focus on showing who you are through examples from your life or work experience. Finally, don’t attempt being philosophical: leave those big questions for other essays!
Before you start writing, research the school you’re applying to so that you can show understanding of its programs and point of view when responding to the prompt. Having background knowledge can also help you identify ways in which you’d fit in at the school.
To do this, begin by reading through the website and/or admissions brochures for each university or college on your list. Take note of what they say about themselves, their history, their culture, and their goals—and use that information to inform how you present your own ideas about yourself when writing your essay. Don’t fall into a trap where the university is all-knowing while you play second fiddle;
Instead present yourself as someone who would be an asset because they share similar values and approaches to learning with those already established at that institution! If it turns out there aren’t many similarities between what they want from students’ essays (e.g., “explain why we should accept YOU”) then don’t panic! Be sure not only represent yourself well but also explain why someone else might not fit into this particular environment as well as let us know something unique about themselves which may give them an advantage over other applicants.”
Look at some sample supplemental essays so that you have an idea of what they look like and what they typically cover. There are plenty of examples available online, but they’ve been written by someone else! Reading them will give you ideas and help make sure that you’re on track with your own essay.
Before you write your supplemental essay, look at some sample supplemental essays so that you have an idea of what they look like and what they typically cover. There are plenty of examples available online, but they’ve been written by someone else! Reading them will give you ideas and help make sure that you’re on track with your own essay.
- Read through several sample essays to get a sense of the kinds of topics that colleges expect from their applicants in this section of the application. Some general topics include “tell us about yourself” or “why do want to attend our college?” But also be prepared for more specific prompts like “Describe how an experience has shaped who are today.”
- If possible, try to find one or two secondary applications with which your school doesn’t share data—this way, when you apply for financial aid next year (or whenever), there won’t be any overlap between questions about finances and those about extracurricular activities on both applications.
You might need to dig deep when answering these prompts, but don’t overthink it! In most cases, your gut response is probably right. You know yourself best, and should trust your instinct above all else as you’re writing an authentic and personal piece of work.
When you’re writing a supplemental essay, the most important thing is to be honest. You might need to dig deep when answering these prompts, but don’t overthink it! In most cases, your gut response is probably right. You know yourself best, and should trust your instinct above all else as you’re writing an authentic and personal piece of work.
If that sounds intimidating, don’t worry: we’ve got you covered with this handy guide on how to structure your response so that it’s easy to come up with ideas—and even easier for admissions officers at top-tier universities like Yale or Harvard (who read thousands of applications every single year) to get a sense of who YOU are as an applicant!
Remember that this is not a college admissions essay. You do not want to impress the admissions team with your writing skills or vocabulary. You want to show them that you are passionate about the topic and are willing to put in some effort to research it and write about it. This is where your creativity shines through, so be sure to include as much detail as possible.
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Academic Catalog 2022-2023
Admission policy and entrance requirements, application programs, first-year applicants, transfer applicants, transfer credit, advanced placement examinations, international baccalaureate examinations, advanced level examinations, international matriculation examinations, additional information for international applicants, non-native english-speaking applicants, admission requirements for the college of arts, media and design.
Admission to Northeastern University is highly selective. Applicants are admitted either as first-year or transfer students. Candidates who bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and interests to our community are identified by the Admissions Committee following a holistic application evaluation. Students may be admitted to join the Northeastern community through a variety of programs, including traditional first-year and transfer entry in September in Boston, as well as through specialized entry programs .
In building a diverse and talented incoming class, the Admissions Committee seeks to enroll students who have been academically successful and who have been actively involved in their school and community.
When considering applicants for first-year admission, the committee considers what opportunities for advanced coursework are available and if the student has taken those courses—examples include honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or college-level courses. Typically, students admitted to Northeastern have been extremely successful with a challenging course load. Letters of recommendation, resumé, essay, and contributions to the community are also considered.
When reviewing transfer students, the committee considers the candidate’s college and high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, resumé, essay, academic preparation for major of choice, and contributions to the community. Transfer applicants are encouraged to submit all supporting materials by the application deadline.
Northeastern accepts both the Common Application and the Coalition Application. Students may apply online via the Common Application or the Coalition Application. Northeastern does not have a preference for which application is submitted. Both the Common Application and the Coalition Application will be reviewed equally.
The committee will begin to evaluate an applicant’s candidacy for admission when all application credentials have been received. Students are informed of their application information through the Application Status Check. Students are highly encouraged to verify that identification information (name, date of birth, and Northeastern ID) is on every item submitted to ensure timely and accurate processing.
Northeastern offers the following application programs.
First-Year Applicants:
- Early Decision I (binding enrollment for fall admission)
- Early Action (nonbinding)
- Early Decision II (binding enrollment for fall admission)
- Regular Decision (nonbinding)
Transfer Applicants* :
- Application for fall start (apply in spring)
- Application for spring start (apply in fall)
*All transfer application options are dependent on space availability.
Required Materials
The committee will evaluate an applicant’s candidacy for admission when all application credentials have been received. Students are informed of their application information through the Application Status Check. Students are highly encouraged to verify that identification information (name, date of birth, and Northeastern ID) is on every item submitted to ensure timely and accurate processing.
More than 90,000 students apply for a space in the first-year class. The committee is responsible for admitting applicants believed to be contributors to Northeastern’s diverse and vibrant academic and social community. In particular, the committee is interested in applicants who have challenged themselves academically; are highly motivated; and who have demonstrated qualities of leadership, creativity, diversity, engagement, global perspective, adaptability, and resiliency. Our students exhibit a commitment to involvement and to being a positive influence in their community and in the world. We encourage applicants to spend time to thoughtfully prepare their application in order to make sure their strengths and qualities resonate with the Admissions Committee.
First-Year applicants must submit the following:
- An application fee of $75 (or request for fee waiver through application question).
- The Early Decision Agreement for students applying under the binding Early Decision I or II application options.
- Secondary school counselor and teacher recommendations.
- General Equivalency Diploma recipients should provide their official GED score reports and their most complete high school transcript.
- Home-schooled applicants should submit an academic portfolio/transcript consistent with their state guidelines. This should include grades for each course. They must also provide proof that they will have met by the end of May of the year of graduation all requirements for an official high school diploma and submit a GED, or a certificate of completion from their local school district or state board of education, by the end of July of the year of matriculation. In addition to all other first-year requirements, home-schooled students must submit Northeastern’s home-school supplement, which requires students to detail the rigor of their coursework.
- Early high school graduates: Northeastern will review applications from students who will complete high school in three years or less. Before enrolling at the university, all applicants for early admission must have completed all units required for high school graduation or must have earned the GED. In addition to the required materials for first-year applicants, early high school graduate applicants must provide statements of support from the school principal or guidance counselor and the student’s parents. The endorsements should speak directly to the applicant’s academic readiness and emotional maturity for college. Early high school graduates will only be considered at Regular Decision or Early Decision II so first-semester/trimester grades from the current academic year can be considered.
- Nontraditional grading policies: Students who attend schools where narrative evaluations are used instead of traditional letter grades are required to submit the narratives to complete their applications.
- Northeastern is test optional and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission. (Please note English proficiency requirements.)
- Any student may choose to submit SAT or ACT scores for consideration.
- Students who choose not to submit standardized test scores will not be disadvantaged in the process.
- If an applicant self-reports their scores through the Application Status Check, official scores must be sent to Northeastern upon submitting their enrollment deposit.
- English proficiency: As the primary instructional language at Northeastern is English, proficiency in English must be demonstrated in order to qualify for admission. Non-native English-speaking applicants, who were not educated entirely in English throughout the four consecutive academic years immediately prior to enrolling at Northeastern, will be required to submit valid and official results from an approved English Language Test. Please see the International Applicants page on the Undergraduate Admissions website for the most up-to-date information.
- International students are required to submit Northeastern’s Declaration and Certification of Finances, which can be accessed and submitted through the Application Status Check.
- Portfolios are required for studio art and are highly encouraged for majors within the College of Arts, Media and Design. Northeastern uses SlideRoom for online portfolio submissions. See Admission Requirements for the College of Arts, Media and Design below.
Each year we receive more than 4,000 applications for transfer admission. Our most competitive candidates for transfer admission typically have a grade-point average of 3.500 or higher.
Transfer applicants must submit the following:
- Completed Common Application or Coalition Application.
- Application fee of $75.
- Official college transcript(s) for all institutions you have attended.
- College Report to be completed by the registrar's office or dean of your current/previous school.
- Academic evaluation from an academic advisor, professor, or employer.
- Final high school transcript or GED.
- Joint Service Transcript (if you are a veteran).
- Northeastern is test optional and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission. (Please note English proficiency requirements.)
- Portfolios are required for studio art and are highly encouraged for majors within the College of Arts, Media and Design. Northeastern uses SlideRoom for online portfolio submissions. See Admission Requirements for the College of Arts, Media and Design below.
Students may transfer up to 60 semester hours of credit from a two-year college, or up to 80 semester hours from a four-year college, or a combination of the two types of colleges. If you have been admitted to the D’Amore-McKim School of Business and your college or university is not AACSB-accredited, the maximum number of credits that you can transfer to Northeastern is 60. See also Residency Requirement .
College courses completed with a grade of C or better are considered for transfer credit by faculty evaluators. Liberal arts coursework taken more than 10 years ago and math and science coursework completed more than 5 years ago cannot be considered.
All transfer-credit documents should be received prior to matriculation and must be received within one semester of matriculation. These documents include, but are not limited to, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and International Matriculation Exam scores and official transcripts from colleges and universities. These documents should be submitted whether or not you wish to receive transfer credit from this work. Transfer credit will not be granted for work completed prior to matriculation if the official credential is received after the completion of the first semester. College coursework completed at an international institution must be translated into English and evaluated by a recognized credential agency.
Advanced Standing
Results from your AP exams, IB exams, and other international matriculation examinations (listed below) may enable you to receive advanced credits. You may also receive transfer credit if you successfully completed accredited college-level courses that were taken while you were in high school, before you enrolled at Northeastern. You may apply up to 32 semester hours of advanced credit toward your undergraduate degree. For consideration, you must submit official transcripts or test results before matriculation and must submit official score reports for credit.
Northeastern currently awards advanced credit for the following examinations:
- Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Advanced Levels
- Abitur (Germany)
- Baccalauréat (France)
- Cambridge Pre-University
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations
- Maturität/Maturité (Switzerland)
- All-India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII)
- Indian School Certificate Examinations (Standard XII)
Additionally, if you completed a Diplôme d'études collégiales through a Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel in Quebec, you can apply up to 32 semester hours of transfer credit to your undergraduate degree. Northeastern will consider courses with grades equivalent to C or higher on the U.S. grading scale in courses completed in the second year. You can review the Transfer Equivalency Database to determine which courses will transfer to Northeastern. Any course not listed in the database has not yet been evaluated. Once admitted, you can submit full syllabi through your Application Status Check for the academic departments to review and determine any transfer credit.
- Credit is generally awarded for scores of 4 and 5.
- Visit the Transfer Equivalency Database for an up-to-date listing.
- Credit is generally awarded for scores of 5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level exams.
- No credit is awarded for Standard Level exams, the Extended Essay, or Theory of Knowledge.
- Visit the Transfer Equivalency Database for an up-to-date listing.
- Credit is generally awarded for grades of C or better on General Certificate of Education Advanced Level examinations.
- No credit is awarded for Advanced Subsidiary Level exams, Ordinary Level exams, or the (International) General Certificate of Secondary Education.
- For Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level exams, credit is awarded for H2 exams. No credit is awarded for H1 exams. H3 credit is subject to review and only awarded if the student is not receiving credit from the H2 exam in the same subject.
- Northeastern will only award credit for exams that were administered by AQA, Cambridge Assessment (including OCR), CCEA, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC, or any subsidiaries.
Abitur (Allgemeinen Hochschulreife): Credit is generally awarded for scores of 7 (out of 15) and higher on written (schriftlich) final exams (Abiturprüfung). No credit is awarded for oral (mündlich) exams.
Baccalauréat (Baccalauréat Général, Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré, or Option Internationale du Baccalauréat): Credit is generally awarded for scores of 12 or higher (out of 20) on final written exams in subjects studied with coefficients of 10 or higher. No credit is awarded for oral exams.
Cambridge Pre-University: Credit is generally awarded for scores of M3 or higher on Principal Subjects. No credit is awarded for Short Courses or Global Perspectives and Research.
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations: Credit is generally awarded for grades of 3 or below (out of 7, with 1 being the highest) on two-unit subjects. No credit is awarded for one-unit courses.
Maturität/Maturité: Credit is generally awarded for scores of 4.5 or higher (out of 6) on the main subject (Schwerpunktfach) or complementary subject (Ergänzungsfach) on either the Swiss Federal Maturity Certificate or federally recognized cantonal maturity certificates.
All-India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII): Credit is generally awarded for scores of 81 or higher (out of 100) for subjects completed in the general academic track on the All-India Senior School Certificate Examination administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education.
Indian School Certificate Examinations (Standard XII): Credit is generally awarded for scores of 80 or higher (out of 100) for subjects completed in the general academic track on the Indian School Certificate examinations administered by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination.
In order to enroll at Northeastern, enrolling international students may be required to apply for either F-1 (student) or J-1 (exchange visitor) nonimmigrant status. To begin the process, each student must first request their certificate of eligibility from the Office of Global Services . For the F-1 visa, students must request the Form I-20, while for the J-1 visa, students must request Form DS-2019. Both forms can be requested through myOGS, Northeastern’s online portal for international students.
- Once an enrollment deposit is submitted, all international students will be able to access myOGS.
- International students must submit the appropriate request form in myOGS for either the Form I-20 or Form DS-2019.
- Once the student submits the request form and all required supporting documents , the OGS team will review the request and generate the I-20 within 10 business days.
- Once students receive the I-20 or DS-2019, students can apply for the F-1 or J-1 visa at a nearby overseas U.S. embassy or consulate.
- If the visa is granted, students are permitted to enter the United States no more than 30 days before the start date of their academic program (which will be provided on the I-20 or DS-2019).
In order to maintain lawful student status in the United States, international students must be mindful of the rules and regulations that govern their nonimmigrant visa classification. Numerous U.S. federal mandates and regulations make it especially important for students with F-1 or J-1 visas to consult regularly with an international student advisor at the Office of Global Services before taking any action that might affect their immigration status and educational endeavors in the United States. Please note the following:
- International students in F-1 and J-1 status must register as full-time students (minimum of 12 credits) and on time (within the appropriate registration period) each term during the regular academic year. Any exceptions to full-time registration requirements must be preapproved by OGS in accordance with specified federal regulations.
- International students must not begin, extend, or resume any type of employment without first obtaining proper employment authorization or verification from the OGS.
- Some international students must apply and be approved for a change of status (e.g., from F-2 to F-1 nonimmigrant status) before beginning their academic program at Northeastern.
- For information on nonimmigrant statutes other than F-1 and J-1 (including eligibility to work in the United States or participate in co-op and other forms of experiential learning), contact OGS . Note that some academic programs at Northeastern have experiential learning requirements (e.g., co-op or study abroad). Not all visa categories allow for internships, co-ops, international travel, or other experiential learning opportunities and may impede the successful completion of your program of study.
All non-native English-speaking applicants, regardless of citizenship, must submit official results from one of the following proficiency tests: the Duolingo English Test, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English: Advanced or Proficiency), the International English Language Testing System, the Pearson Test of English Academic, or the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Applicants who will complete four or more consecutive academic years of high school or university where academic or native English was the primary instructional language may contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in order to request a waiver. English-language learners or students enrolled in ESL courses in the four years preceding their application are strongly recommended to submit IELTS. Based on IELTS, some undergraduate applicants with substantial English proficiency but insufficient proficiency for undertaking a full-time, degree-seeking academic program may instead be referred to NU Immerse, our structured English immersion program.
College, Major, and Length of Program Selection
Applicants to Northeastern apply to one of our seven undergraduate colleges or to the Explore Program for undeclared students.
We encourage students to select a major that reflects their current academic interests and aspirations; however, the Explore Program for undeclared students provides opportunities to explore our various disciplines and programs. Northeastern offers advisory programs for students interested in preprofessional programs, including medical, dental, law, and veterinary graduate school.
Northeastern offers a broad and deep curriculum that is flexible, and the academic calendar allows students to maximize experiential learning opportunities, including research, study abroad, and our signature co-op program. Students become architects of their own paths, charting their unique course that determines their time to degree. Students can build a program that is four years or five years and gain up to 18 months of full-time experiential learning. First-year students can participate in NUterm in Summer 1 of their first year, taking advantage of exciting and unique course offerings or regular classes during the May/June semester. By participating in NUterm, students take advantage of Northeastern’s signature flexibility, beginning their sophomore year with an additional half term completed. Many colleges offer PlusOne programs, which link undergraduate work with graduate studies. See the detailed curricula in this catalog for more information.
Guidelines for Portfolio Submission
All portfolios should be submitted electronically via SlideRoom. Hard-copy portfolios will not be accepted and cannot be reviewed.
Applicants for the studio art major, a joint program of Northeastern and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, are required to submit a portfolio through SlideRoom. This portfolio requires a minimum of 15 individual images of original artwork. The portfolio may include work in a variety of media; no particular subject matter or style is required. Rather, students should select work that best shows their personal style, creativity, and commitment to innovation. Check the Department of Art + Design website for more information.
Music Composition and Technology
Beginning in spring 2018, portfolios are no longer required for students applying to music composition and technology.
Music Performance
Once enrolled, students in any music concentration may also audition to pursue a minor in musical performance. This program is highly competitive and therefore requires evaluation by the Department of Music. Auditions are typically scheduled during a student’s first semester at Northeastern. For specific questions regarding the program or audition requirements, please reference the CAMD website .
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Northeastern Supplement Essay?
Hey everyone!
I confirmed today through email that there is a supplement this year, but that you can only access it after you turn in your common app and get your NUID. I haven’t yet turned mine in (I am retaking the ACT on Saturday and waiting for that score to come back), so I can’t see the question.
Is there anyone who HAS turned in their common app and knows what the supplement essay is about?
Thank you for the info. Really good to know. We believed there was no supplemental essay question.
Here’s her email after I’d asked about an essay :
Thanks for reaching out!
The supplement that was referred to is going to come after you submit the application. Because it is new this year, it¹s an option for students, but is not necessary. Once you¹ve submitted your application and received a NUID, you will have access to your Application Status check. At this point, there will be an option to submit additional information that you would like us to see. Guidelines and suggestions for this material will be on this page as well.
Please let me know if you have any further questions!
Best, Alice Alice Smith | Assistant Director Office of Undergraduate Admissions Northeastern University 150 West Village F, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02115 617.373.5412 (direct line) | 617.373.2200 (main line) | 617.373.8780 (fax)
For those wondering how to show interest, this is the best way.
Anybody find out what the topic is? Also will doing it vs not doing it have an effect on scholarships?
If you are serious about NU, I’d submit it. This is probably a new way for them to weed out those that are applying only to see what merit aid they might get offered vs. those that really want to come.
For Early Action, would the supp essay have to be submitted by Nov. 1 even though it is not released till the Common App is submitted and the stated deadline for that is Nov 1? confused as to expected timing regarding submitting the supp essay. thanks!
@CA1543 I’m very worried about that too! I was planning on submitting my application by October 1st anyway, but now I will do so for sure…
I just went ahead and emailed her back to ask.
That’s a great question! We normally allow for about two weeks to receive all of the additional materials from an application, so as long as this is submitted in the following few weeks, you should be fine. We will be evaluating the supplement at the same time as your application, so it will need to be submitted around the same time.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Best, Alice
Alice Smith | Assistant Director Office of Undergraduate Admissions Northeastern University 150 West Village F, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02115 617.373.5412 (direct line) | 617.373.2200 (main line) | 617.373.8780 (fax)
So it seems that if your supplement is in by around ~15th of November, you’ll be fine.
So someone has to submit the app to find out the supplement and so far no one here has done that (which makes sense, considering its only Sept 9th now)?
I really don’t get why they are making this such a secret. Between this and keeping the new honors program secret, getting rid of scholars, the SAT changes, the ACT essay changes etc… Class of 2017 continues to get hammered with changes. Can’t they just be forthcoming with the info?
We will reach out to our local contact and try and get more clarity. In the meantime, if someone does find out what the supplement question is, please post.
I knew that Northeastern has been considering adding a supplement. This is perhaps a clever way of easing into it. If it works well, then next year they may add it to the common app as either an optional or required essay.
So I have slightly more information.
I had emailed my regional director but got an out of office reply, so I emailed someone else (who replied above). The regional director just replied… with a slightly different response than the first person.
Hi [my name],
Thank you for your email and my apologies for a delayed response. Northeastern will not have a required supplement this fall, but students will be allowed to upload something extra (i.e. a resume, a link to their LinkedIn profile if they have one, and so on) should they wish.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Best, Courtney
Courtney L. Kipp | Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Office of Undergraduate Admissions Northeastern University 150 West Village F, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02115 617.373.5012 (direct line) | 617.373.2200 (main line) | 617.373.8780 (fax)
So not an essay I suppose, a “something extra”. Does that mean we could upload writing supplements, etc.?
@marijke That doesn’t sound much at all like a supplement. I’m sure you could email you counselor about your interest if you wanted to show it that way, but if they are just asking you to upload any extra information I don’t think that will involve supplements. Was your email directly asking about a supplement?
Yes, I directly asked about a supplemental ESSAY. The title of the email said “Northeastern Supplemental Essay” and the text of my email (I used identical emails minus the names of the officers) was :
While at an information session this summer, I heard that while Northeastern University currently doesn’t have any supplemental essays, they would be adding one to the application this admissions season. I am ready to submit my EA application on Common App, but there appears to be no place for a supplemental essay. I was wondering if I had misunderstood the presence of this essay, or if one will be put out, but has not yet?
Thank you so much,
I’m extremely disappointed that it doesn’t sound like it’s an essay at all… I consider writing my strong suit.
Until someone submits their common application and gets access to myNEU it is only guesswork.
I’ll guess we will just have to wait an find out. I was excited for a supplement this year.
Even if it is just “additional information” it would be a chance to submit an essay.
@TomSrOfBoston I’m assuming it were just additional information there wouldn’t be a specific prompt. Would we just be able to write about our interest and why we chose Northeastern?
How can they not have a consistent message about this yet? Something is bizarre with NEU admissions this year… they are being mysterious with the honors program changes/termination of scholars program, and now this. Par for the course for Class of 2017.
I just found out that writing section of the ACT has been retooled again. Whoever took the ACT this winter/spring will no have to be concorded to the “new writing” scores. Its never ending.
Northwestern University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Northwestern university 2022-23 application essay question explanation.
The Requirements: 1 essay of 300 words or less
Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why
Is it a mirage? No it’s the Northwestern supplement. And yes , it only has one (1!) solitary question. But when a school like Northwestern (with its 7% acceptance rate ) lobs you a softball, you’ve got to wonder, “what’s the catch?” Hint: a seemingly easy supplement means that you have no excuse to slack off, no reason to cut corners. Your final draft had better be a sparkling example of your best writing, showcasing your best self (and your best spelling!). So what are you waiting for?
While other parts of your application give us a sense of who you are, we are also excited to hear more about how you see yourself engaging with the larger Northwestern community.
In 300 words or less, help us understand how you might engage specific resources, opportunities, and/or communities here. we are curious about what these specifics are, as well as how they may enrich your time at northwestern and beyond..
This is a why essay without the word “why” in its confines, but make no mistake: it’s putting you to the same test. As you likely already know, a why essay is the classic litmus test for your fit and commitment. Do you want what the school has to offer? How much do you even care? Demonstrating a depth of knowledge will address both of these questions, so put on your researching glasses and fire up the Internet! Spend some time on the Northwestern website digging beyond the basic admissions facts and figures. What classes would you take? What special programs or centers appeal to you? What activities would you pursue? Your final list doesn’t have to be comprehensive (you only have 300 words, after all), but it should be cohesive. In the end, you need to describe how you plan to “engage specific resources” that Northwestern has to offer, so pick a few that go together. Love birds? Why not extol the interdisciplinary benefits of studying biology at one of the few institutions to house a complete set of Audubon’s Birds of America ? You get the idea!
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Standardized Test Scores
Northwestern will be test optional for first-year and transfer applicants for the 2023-24 cycle.
If students choose to take an SAT or ACT, there is no preference for either exam—and will review a “superscore” for both tests. For students who take the SAT or ACT more than once, this means that our system will combine the highest section scores across multiple test dates and calculate a “superscore” that will override the high score from a single sitting in our database. Applicants are not obligated to report scores from all test dates, though are welcome to do so.
- For students who take the ACT section tests, we will factor any individual section scores into your ACT superscore. You may utilize ACT’s new superscore reporting option to report an official superscore.
- Students may self-report all SAT and ACT scores, but please do not calculate your own ACT superscore —report your highest ACT section scores and your highest composite score from a single test date, and our system will calculate the ACT superscore. Admitted students who choose to enroll will be required to submit official SAT or ACT test scores that confirm highest self-reported section/composite scores prior to matriculation.
Letters of Recommendation
TIP: Letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can best speak to the range of your strengths and abilities.
We require two letters of recommendation.
One letter should come from your high school counselor. This could be your college counselor, guidance counselor, academic advisor, career center specialist or whoever can to best speak to your overall high school curriculum and involvement within the context of your high school. The second letter should come from one of your teachers who can address your strengths as a student in the classroom; this recommender should most likely be a teacher from one of your core subject areas, in your junior or senior year.
If you have an additional reference who would like to submit a letter on your behalf, we will accept supplemental letters of recommendation. It is in your best interest that each letter provides new or different information about you.
Personal Essay
TIP: Essays are an opportunity – they are one of the few sections of your application that you can manage right now, rather than being dependent on your past performance.
Essay writing is an excellent opportunity for personal expression and original thought. Applicants to Northwestern complete two sets of essays: essays appearing on the Common Application or Coalition Application, and the Northwestern Writing Supplement essay. The suggested word limit guideline gives you the chance to answer each question in detail, while also challenging you to write in a concise and clear manner.
In the Northwestern Writing Supplement, we ask students to explain why they would like to attend Northwestern. This question is intentionally open-ended. You may choose one or several aspects of Northwestern to focus your writing, though the majority of the essay’s content should relate to your own interests or experiences.
Activity Chart
TIP: The activity chart is your opportunity to be thorough about the depth and range of your involvement, whatever it may be.
The activity chart is your chance to explain any and all activities in which you’ve been involved outside of your high school classes. Provide as much detail as you can, explaining any abbreviations or acronyms that may be unique to your school. If you have held any leadership positions or received any awards, honors or distinctions, be sure to include that information on the activities chart as well. There’s no “right answer” to what kind of activities we like to see – Northwestern has over 500 different clubs and activities on campus, so we appreciate a very wide range of activities and value diversity of student interests.
Special Circumstances
TIP: Use the “Additional Information” section of the Common Application to share any information that may have significantly impacted your academic performance or other involvement.
If you have experienced any special or outstanding circumstances that may have interrupted or significantly affected your academic performance in high school, you may write about those in the “additional information” section of the Common Application. If your high school counselor is aware of these circumstances, he or she may also use the Counselor Recommendation to explain this information. Should you have additional circumstances that need to be addressed, you can email a brief summary to [email protected] .
Selecting Early or Regular Decision
TIP: If Northwestern is a school that, if admitted, you would attend without hesitation, applying Early Decision best positions you within a competitive applicant pool. If you’re applying for financial aid, we use the same need-based process for financial aid awards for early decision and regular decision; your aid package will be the same regardless of when you apply.
If Northwestern is a top choice, and you feel comfortable applying through the Early Decision process, you are strongly encouraged to consider applying Early Decision. We use the same review criteria for both early and regular decision. Applicants in both cycles are very competitive. Last year we enrolled approximately 50% of our incoming freshman class from early decision. To learn more, please visit our Application Options page.
Northwestern allocates financial aid on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Should you receive an offer of admission, your financial aid (including scholarships) will not differ whether you apply under the early decision or regular decision time frame. Please use our Net Price Calculator to determine your expected family contribution. Northwestern guarantees to meet 100% of the demonstrated need between your expected family contribution and the total cost of attendance.
Interviews and Meetings
TIP: Admissions staff members do not conduct interviews, but optional, informational alumni interviews are available in some cities.
Alumni Interviews are an optional component of the application process, available on a limited basis. Alumni feedback is included in your file, but not participating in an interview has no negative effect on your chance of admission. Alumni interviews allow applicants to ask questions, and are primarily informational. Read about alumni interviews and availability.
Once You’ve Hit “Submit”
TIP: Once you’ve submitted your application, keep an eye on your email account associated with your Common Application or Coalition Application – that’s where we’ll send any important updates regarding your application status.
Congratulations! You’ve completed your application. Sit back and relax. Keep your eye on the email address associated with your Common Application or Coalition Application. If we are missing any of your application materials, you will receive an email from [email protected] . Otherwise, you’ll hear from us with an admission decision by mid-December for Early Decision applicants, by the end of March for Regular Decision applicants, or by the end of June for transfer applicants.
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2022-23 Northwestern University Supplemental Essay – Prompt and Tips
With an acceptance rate of just 7% for the Class of 2026, Northwestern University is very much an “Ivy-equivalent” school. This is true both in terms of quality academics and selectivity. Last fall, incoming Wildcats almost universally placed within the top 10% of their respective high school class. They also boasted average SAT scores in the 1470 range. In 2022-23, even high schoolers bringing superior credentials to the table need to realize that the majority of the other 51,000+ other applicants can demonstrate comparable levels of achievement. Therefore, applicants need to look for other ways to separate themselves from the pack. And that brings us to the Northwestern supplemental essay prompt.
(Want to learn more about How to Get Into Northwestern University? Visit our blog entitled: How to Get Into Northwestern University: Admissions Data and Strategies for all of the most recent admissions data as well as tips for gaining acceptance.)
Even with only one essay prompt, Northwestern University’s supplemental section still offers applicants an opportunity to showcase what makes them uniquely qualified for admission and able to stand out in the eyes of admissions officers. Below you will find Northwestern’s supplemental prompt for the 2022-23 admissions cycle along with our advice on how to pen a winning composition.
2022-2023 Northwestern Essay Question
While other parts of your application give us a sense of who you are, we are also excited to hear more about how you see yourself engaging with the larger Northwestern community. In 300 words or less, help us understand how you might engage specific resources, opportunities, and/or communities here. We are curious about what these specifics are, as well as how they may enrich your time at Northwestern and beyond.
Northwestern’s essay may not directly ask the applicant, “Why Us?” But make no mistake—this is very much a classic “Why Us?” essay. This one is going to require some research. You’ll especially want to hone in on the three major areas housed within this question:
- Opportunities
- Communities
Examples of items that quality “Why Northwestern?” essays touch upon include:
- The Undergraduate Research and Arts Expo
- An incredible journalism program as well as top-level student-run media organizations
- 50 Research Centers on campus
- 100+ innovation courses taught each year
- Over 60% of students purse a second major or minor
- A very active study abroad program that attracts 50% of undergrads
- Quarter system allows for flexibility and balance
- 350 student organizations and 90% participate in at least one
- The Northwestern Network Membership Program
- Numerous dual degree opportunities for driven students
Of course these are just ten out of the thousands of possible features that could be part of a successful essay.
As you enter the prewriting stage, you’ll want to avoid some common pitfalls that we observe applicants fall into when attacking the Northwestern “Why Us?” essay. We don’t want to label these as “mistakes” (there is nothing inherently wrong with them); they just don’t add any needle-moving value, which is, of course, the only goal here!
Common components of a mediocre Why Northwestern essay
- Generalities about why being in a suburb of Chicago is an ideal location for your college experience.
- Generalities about why Chicago is an exciting/cosmopolitan/diverse/culture-filled city.
- Mentioning Wrigley Field, specific restaurants, or other regional landmarks.
- According to US News , Northwestern University is a top-10 school.
- Too many generic expressions of feeling (e.g. I’ve imagined myself as a Wildcat since I was 6th grade…”
- Recycled statements from your other “Why Us?” essays that come across as stale, impersonal, or worst of all–irrelevant/inaccurate.
How to write a winning Why Northwestern essay
- Specific community-based or Northwestern-affiliated resources/programs in the Evanston/Chicago area that you plan to take advantage of.
- Address why Northwestern is the perfect fit for you and why you are the perfect fit for Northwestern.
- Cite specific academic programs, professors, research opportunities, internship/externship programs, study abroad programs, student-run organizations, etc.
- How will you be an active, contributing member of the Wildcat student body?
- Show evidence of how your past/current endeavors will carry over onto Northwestern’s campus.
- How will you take advantage of Northwestern’s immense resources both inside and outside of the classroom?
Big-picture thoughts on the Why Us essay
In any “Why Us?” composition, you need to show that you’ve done your homework on a given school, but you don’t want it to read like a robotic list of items that you Googled five minutes before writing the essay (even if the timing of the Google search is roughly accurate).
In addition to the pure research element, a lot of the time and skill required in creating a stellar Northwestern essay will involve connecting the classes, professors, opportunities, etc. of interest that you have uncovered to your distinct values, talents, aims, proficiencies, and future goals.
How important is the Northwestern supplemental essay?
The essays (including the Common App essay) are viewed as “important” to the Northwestern applicant evaluation process. The other factors that are also considered as “important” are: recommendations, extracurricular activities, talent/ability, and character/personal qualities. The only four factors viewed as being more important than the essays are GPA, test scores, class rank, and the rigor of one’s curriculum.
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does northeastern have a supplemental essay 2020-2021
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no, they took them off in 2018 I believe
It never existed in 2018 either - it was a misinterpreted section of the application meant for optional additional information. There has not been a supplement for at least a decade, likely more.
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What are Northeastern University's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:
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- Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
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In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into Northeastern University and build a strong application.
School location: Boston, MA
This school is also known as: NE, NU
Admissions Rate: 18.1%
If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.
The acceptance rate at Northeastern University is 18.1% . For every 100 applicants, only 18 are admitted.
This means the school is extremely selective . Meeting their GPA requirements and SAT/ACT requirements is very important to getting past their first round of filters and proving your academic preparation. If you don't meet their expectations, your chance of getting in is nearly zero.
After crossing this hurdle, you'll need to impress Northeastern University application readers through their other application requirements, including extracurriculars, essays, and letters of recommendation. We'll cover more below.
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Northeastern University GPA Requirements
Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.
The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.
Average GPA: 4.04
The average GPA at Northeastern University is 4.04 .
(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. This school did not officially report its average GPA, but we've estimated it here using data from over 1,000 schools.)
With a GPA of 4.04, Northeastern University requires you to be at the top of your class . You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes - AP or IB courses - to show that college-level academics is a breeze.
If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 4.04, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate . This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.
SAT and ACT Requirements
Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Most schools require the SAT or ACT, and many also require SAT subject tests.
Northeastern University SAT Requirements
Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.
Average SAT: 1465
The average SAT score composite at Northeastern University is a 1465 on the 1600 SAT scale.
This score makes Northeastern University Strongly Competitive for SAT test scores.
Northeastern University SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)
The 25th percentile SAT score is 1390, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1540. In other words, a 1390 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1540 will move you up to above average .
Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:
SAT Score Choice Policy
The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.
Northeastern University has the Score Choice policy of "Highest Section."
This is also known as "superscoring." This means that you can choose which SAT tests you want to send to the school. Of all the scores they receive, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all SAT test dates you submit .
Click below to learn more about how superscoring critically affects your test strategy.
For example, say you submit the following 3 test scores:
Even though the highest total you scored on any one test date was 1000, Northeastern University will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 1000 to 1400 in this example.
This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and Northeastern University forms your Superscore, you can take the SAT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.
Therefore, if your SAT superscore is currently below a 1540, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it . You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.
Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the SAT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.
Download our free guide on the top 5 strategies you must be using to improve your score. This guide was written by Harvard graduates and SAT perfect scorers. If you apply the strategies in this guide, you'll study smarter and make huge score improvements.
Northeastern University ACT Requirements
Just like for the SAT, Northeastern University likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.
Average ACT: 34
The average ACT score at Northeastern University is 34. This score makes Northeastern University Extremely Competitive for ACT scores.
The 25th percentile ACT score is 32, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 35.
Even though Northeastern University likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 32 or below, you'll have a very hard time getting in, unless you have something else very impressive in your application. There are so many applicants scoring 34 and above that a 32 will look academically weak.
ACT Score Sending Policy
If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.
Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.
This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 35 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.
ACT Superscore Policy
By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.
However, from our research, Northeastern University is understood to superscore the ACT . We couldn't confirm it directly from the school's admissions website, but multiple sources confirm that the school does superscore the ACT. We recommend you call their admissions office directly for more information.
Superscoring is powerful to your testing strategy, and you need to make sure you plan your testing accordingly. Of all the scores that Northeastern University receives, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all ACT test dates you submit .
For example, say you submit the following 4 test scores:
Even though the highest ACT composite you scored on any one test date was 20, Northeastern University will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 20 to 32 in this example.
This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and Northeastern University forms your Superscore, you can take the ACT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.
Therefore, if your ACT score is currently below a 35, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the ACT and retaking it . You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.
Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the ACT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.
Download our free guide on the top 5 strategies you must be using to improve your score. This guide was written by Harvard graduates and ACT perfect scorers. If you apply the strategies in this guide, you'll study smarter and make huge score improvements.
SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements
Both the SAT and ACT have an optional essay section.
Northeastern University requires you to take the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section . They'll use this as another factor in their admissions consideration.
SAT Subject Test Requirements
Schools vary in their SAT subject test requirements. Typically, selective schools tend to require them, while most schools in the country do not.
We did not find information that Northeastern University requires SAT subject tests, and so most likely it does not . At least 6 months before applying, you should still doublecheck just to make sure, so you have enough time to take the test.
Final Admissions Verdict
Because this school is extremely selective, getting a high SAT/ACT score and GPA is vital to having a chance at getting in . If you don't pass their SAT/ACT and GPA requirements, they'll likely reject you without much consideration.
To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1540 SAT or a 35 ACT . You should also have a 4.04 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.
For a school as selective as Northeastern University, you'll also need to impress them with the rest of your application. We'll cover those details next.
But if you apply with a score below a 1540 SAT or a 35 ACT, you unfortunately start out with the odds against you and have a tiny chance of getting in. There are just too many students with high SAT/ACT scores and strong applications, and you need to compete against them.
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Application Requirements
Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of Northeastern University here.
Application Requirements Overview
- Common Application Accepted
- Universal Application Not accepted
- Electronic Application Available
- Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation 2
- Interview Not required
- Application Fee $75
- Fee Waiver Available? Available
- Other Notes
Testing Requirements
- SAT or ACT Required
- SAT Essay or ACT Writing Required
- SAT Subject Tests
- Scores Due in Office January 1
Coursework Requirements
- Subject Required Years
- Foreign Language 2
- Social Studies 3
Deadlines and Early Admissions
- Offered? Deadline Notification
- Yes January 1 Rolling, notification begins April 1
- Yes November 1 December 31
- Yes November 1, January 1 December 15
Admissions Office Information
- Address: 360 Boston, MA 02115
- Phone: (617) 373-2200
- Fax: (617) 373-8780
- Email: [email protected]
Other Schools For You
If you're interested in Northeastern University, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Northeastern University.
Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into
These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Northeastern University. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.
Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into
If you're competitive for Northeastern University, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.
Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into
If you're currently competitive for Northeastern University, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Northeastern University is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.
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Admissions and Selection Process
The mission of the Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program is to educate and inspire compassionate clinicians from diverse backgrounds to become accomplished leaders and innovators in all aspects of healthcare. As global citizens, we are dedicated to access, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to developing future physician assistants who can advance diversity by providing culturally informed care to people across race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, class, age, ability, and nationality.
A class of 52 students matriculates once each year in August. The CASPA application cycle opens in late April, and our application deadline is August 1 of the year prior to planned matriculation. We do not have early decision or rolling admissions. Early application submission does not guarantee early review of your application. All applications will be fully reviewed and equally considered if they are submitted to CASPA by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 1 and verified by CASPA by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 31. Applicants with outstanding degree completion and/or a single outstanding prerequisite course will be considered if successfully completed by June 15th prior to matriculation. If you are completing one final course, be sure it is listed under “Courses in Progress/Planned” on the CASPA application. It is your responsibility to send an official transcript directly to the PA Program as soon as the final grade/degree conferral is available. Electronic transcripts are preferred.The admissions process has 3 phases.
- Review of the CASPA applications
- Personal interviews
- Final selection of class
Northeastern University’s Physician Assistant Program does not award or grant advanced placement or course credit to any admitted students regardless of previous education or work experience. All applicants must meet the Program’s rigorous criteria for admissions. Admissions decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetics, nationality, veteran’s status, disability, or age. The admissions process is competitive. During the 2022-2023 application cycle, we had approximately 1,900 CASPA applications.
REVIEW OF CASPA APPLICATIONS
The Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program reviews applications holistically. All components of the CASPA application are considered in selecting candidates for a personal interview. No one specific application component will ensure admission to the program. The holistic review considers the following:
- Admissions prerequisites .
- Academic achievement including overall GPA, science GPA, and academic rigor
- Patient care hours and reflections of clinical experience in relation to future goals in healthcare in the CASPA and Northeastern essays
- Evidence of alignment with the program’s mission, vision, program goals, and core values in the CASPA and Northeastern essays
- Letters of recommendation (at least two clinically-related)
- Overall impression of the application
PERSONAL INTERVIEWS
Approximately 200 candidates are interviewed. Interviews will be conducted virtually and are usually scheduled in mid-October. Applicants selected for personal interviews will be notified via email a few weeks prior to the date of the interview. The interview process provides applicants the opportunity to:
- meet with program leadership for an overview of the program
- meet with PA students and/or recent graduates
- meet with a program graduate to discuss what the professional life of a PA is like and how well the program prepared them for the work
- virtual tour of campus
- interview one-on-one with 3 members of the Admissions Committee including program faculty and alumni
During the personal interview the admissions committee not only considers all components of the CASPA application but also evaluates applicants regarding:
- Patient care reflections of clinical experience in relation to future goals in healthcare in the CASPA essay, Northeastern essay, and personal interview
- Evidence of alignment with the program’s mission, vision, program goals, and core values in the CASPA essay, Northeastern essay, and personal interview
- Overall impression of the candidate
FINAL SELECTION OF CLASS
Final selection of the class will be conducted by holistic review of the candidates who were interviewed. This selection will be based upon all components of the CASPA application review, the personal interview, and application to a dual degree program.
Applicants will receive email notification regarding their status by late December. All admissions decisions are final. Those offered a seat in the program will have two weeks to respond. A deposit of $1000 is required to secure your place in the class and will be applied to your first term’s tuition.
It is VERY important to review the FAQ section of our website before completing your application.
Northeastern University’s PA Program is a participant in CASPA (Centralized Application Service for PAs). CASPA allows you to apply to multiple participating programs, verifies your application for accuracy, processes the application, and forwards it to your designated PA programs. The deadline for submission to CASPA for the Northeastern University PA Program is August 1 of the year prior to planned matriculation.
Please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all materials have been submitted to CASPA and that the application is complete. Northeastern University will not provide interim updates regarding application status. Applicants will receive email notification regarding their status by late December.
Northeastern presently offers three degree options that appear on the CASPA portal: the traditional MSPA Program, the dual degree MSPA/MPH Program, and the dual degree MSPA/MSHI Program. Please make sure you choose the one correct option for your desired course of studies when you apply via the Northeastern CASPA portal. You may apply to only one degree option. Prerequisites are the same for all three options.
Information on the CASPA application process can be found on the CASPA web site .
The CASPA application portal for matriculation in August 2023 opened on April 28, 2022. The class matriculating in August 2022 has already been selected.
Remember to choose only one of the three degree options that are available before starting your CASPA application:
- Traditional MSPA Program — on campus only delivery
OR
- Dual MSPA/MPH Program — hybrid delivery
- Dual MSPA/MSHI Program — hybrid delivery
Be sure to carefully read the information below before completing your CASPA application.
In order for your application to be considered complete and be reviewed for any of the three options, the program must receive the following material:
Northeastern $75 Application Fee
- Please use the Northeastern application fee payment portal where you can pay by credit card and complete the payment form
- The $75 Northeastern application fee is waived if you are a current Northeastern senior in a bachelor’s degree program or an alumnus/a who earned a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern. However, you still need to complete the form in the payment portal. Click on whichever fee button reflects your status.
- If you received a fee waiver from CASPA, we will accept it in lieu of Northeastern’s $75 application fee. At the same time you submit you CASPA application, please send an email to the program at [email protected] with a copy of your CASPA waiver. You still need to complete the form in the payment portal. Click on whichever fee button reflects your status.
- You are required to include your CASPA ID number on the Northeastern Application Fee payment form. Therefore, you must start your CASPA application before submitting your Northeastern application fee.
3 References (submitted online)
- NUPA requires that at least two of the three required references submitted to CASPA be from individuals with whom you have worked in a clinical environment. The two clinically related references can be from any combination of health care professionals with whom you work including, but not limited to, PAs, MDs, NPs, RNs, PTs, OTs, EMTs, RTs, ATs, etc. Practice managers, EMT supervisors, and others in similar supervisory roles are also acceptable. The evaluators should comment on your clinical background including an assessment of your clinical performance, the type of duties you perform, and your ability to relate to patients and others on the health care team.
- References from shadowing experiences will not be accepted as a clinical reference as you are observing rather than actually performing patient care duties yourself.
- We will only accept references included with the CASPA application. References sent directly to the PA Program will not be considered.
- CASPA allows a maximum of 5 references
We will notify you via email when your CASPA application has been verified. Your CASPA application will not be reviewed until has been verified and we have received your $75 Northeastern Application fee. Receipt of your $75 Northeastern application fee cannot be acknowledged via email until you submit your CASPA application.
Application Deadline August 1st
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TUITION, FEES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR PA STUDENTS
Tuition for students beginning the program in the fall of 2022 is $17,835 per term, for a total of $53,505/year. The Double Husky Scholarship is available to students starting with the class matriculating in August 2021 in the Physician Assistant Program. Additional fees are also listed below and are subject to change annually.
For students applying to either of the dual degree options (MSPA/MPH or MSPA/MSHI), please contact the individual MPH or MSHI programs for information on additional tuition and fees incurred throughout the duration of the dual degree option.
*These fees represent current expenses. Fees are expected to increase annually. Updated amounts for the upcoming academic year will be made available as soon as they are determined. More detailed information is available at University Fees and Graduate Student Fees websites.
By law, all students in Massachusetts are required to have health insurance. If a student does not elect to take the Northeastern University student health insurance plan ($2299 for the 2022-2023 academic year), evidence of other comparable health insurance coverage must be provided. More information about the Northeastern University student health insurance plan can be found here .
Information about financial aid is available through The Office of Graduate Student Financial Services ( 617-373-5899 ). There are several types of need-based financial aid in the form of government loans as well as a Northeastern loan available only for physician assistant students.
Working while attending the program is not feasible. There are no graduate assistantships or Lifetime Learning Memberships available for PA students. Information about procedures regarding refunds of tuition and fees is available through The Office of Student Financial Services website.
Northeastern University participates in the federal government’s Yellow Ribbon Program for veterans. Information about the program (including eligibility, benefits, and how to apply) can be accessed on university’s Yellow Ribbon website.
The John D. O’Bryant African-American Institute offers a graduate fellowship to students of African origin who demonstrate high standards of leadership and have a record of community service.
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How to Apply to Northeastern University 2020-2021
You've talked to current students, visited the campus and performed research about your prospective major, and you know one thing for sure: Northeastern University is near the top of your college list. If this is the situation for you, get to know a few facts about how to apply to Northeastern during the 2020-2021 application cycle.
- Complete the application on either the Common App or the Coalition Application — Northeastern accepts either one.
- Write your personal essay (650 words for Common App, 550 words for Coalition).
- Ask your counselor to send your transcript and your secondary school report to Northeastern.
- Send your test scores (when applicable) directly from the testing agency site. Northeastern is currently test-optional, so submitting scores is up to you.
- Determine which deadline applies to you: Early Decision I (Nov. 10), Early Action (Dec. 1), Early Decision II (Jan. 10) or Regular Decision (Feb. 1).
- Have a teacher and counselor submit a recommendation letter. One teacher recommendation letter is required, but you can send another rec letter if you choose.
- Pay the fee ($75) unless you have a fee waiver.
You may have noticed that we didn't list any supplemental essay prompts here. That's because Northeastern does not require you to write anything beyond the personal essay that you'll be entering into your Common or Coalition app. To see an example of a personal essay that a student who was accepted to Northeastern wrote, check out this essay .In addition, international students must submit proof of English proficiency. Northeastern accepts results from seven different English proficiency exams to meet this requirement, so you can choose which works best for you. Some international students may be able to apply for a waiver so they don't need to submit these test results. For instance, if the primary instruction language at your school is English, you could be exempt from the test requirement, or if get a high enough score on specific AP and IB English tests. You can read the requirements on the Northeastern International Student Application page .
Good luck with your Northeastern application, and for more information, visit Northeastern's website or College Confidential's Northeastern University discussion forum .
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Northeastern University Guide
The Ivy Scholars guide to Northeastern University’s culture, admissions, and other essential information for prospective students and their families.
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Mascot: Paws the Husky
Type: Private Research Institution
Population: 27,400 (18,400 undergrads)
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About Northeastern
Founded in collaboration with the YMCA, Northeastern has become a well regarded research school. Known especially for its co-op program, where students learn experientially and on the job with partners around the globe. While the school’s rapid rise through the rankings has caused concern for some, the school is proud of its academic traditions and focus on research and student experience.
Northeastern Statistics
Year Founded: 1898
4 Year Graduation Rate: 19%
Gender Distribution: 51% Female, 49% Male
Acceptance Rate: 19%
Residency: 25% in state, 42% out of state, 33% international
Location Type: Urban
Schedule System: Semesters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Average Class Size: 20
Demographics: 45% Caucasian, 30% Other/unknown, 13% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% Black
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National rankings.
US News Rankings:
- #1 Co-ops/Internships
- #9 Most Innovative Schools
- #16 Study Abroad
- #40 National Universities
- #40 Best Undergraduate Teaching
- #46 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
Independent Rankings:
- #5 Best Colleges for Criminal Justice per Niche
- #7 Best Schools for Internships per The Princeton Review
- #14 Best College for Nursing per Niche
- #19 Best Colleges for Business per Niche
- #27 Best Colleges for Engineering per Niche
- #93 National Universities per The Times of Higher Education
- #96 Research Universities per Forbes
Northeastern Admissions Information
Application Deadlines:
- Early Decision I: November 1st
- Early Decision II: January 1st
- Early Action: November 1st
- Regular Decision: January 1st
- Transfer Deadline: April 1st
Notification Dates:
- Early Decision I: December 15th
- Early Decision II: January 15th
- Early Action: February 1st
- Regular Decision: April 1st
Acceptance Rates:
- Transfer: 31%
Average Applicant Pool: 62,200
Average Number of Applicants Accepted: 11,100
Average Number Enrolled: 2,000
Application Systems: Common App, Coalition App
Average GPA: 4.04 weighted
SAT Scores: 25th% – 1390, 75th% – 1540
ACT Scores: 25th% – 32, 75th% – 35
*Test mandatory. Writing sections are not required.
Demonstrated Interest:
Northeastern does consider demonstrated interest.
How to Demonstrate Interest
Recommendation Letter Policies:
One letter from a counselor and one letter from a teacher are required.
Northeastern Essay Prompts:
- Common App personal statement (650 words)
Northeastern Essay Writing Tips
Special Notes:
Studio Art majors are required to submit a portfolio, and all students applying to the School of Art and Design are encouraged to submit a portfolio.
- Applicants must use either the Common or Coalition App.
- One evaluation/letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor, or employer is required.
- Standardized testing is required for most transfer applicants. This is waived if the applicant has done more than 1 year of undergraduate coursework, or who graduated from high school more than 5 years ago.
- Transfer Credit guidelines.
- On-campus housing is not required or guaranteed for transfer students.
Northeastern Admission Strategy
Admissions Criteria:
Northeastern is looking for students who are academically prepared for college, and who have demonstrated this through their GPA, course rigor, and standardized test scores. These are the most important factors for admission to Northeastern.
Other important factors include the essay, recommendations, extracurriculars, and talent. More than numbers alone determine admissions, and Northeastern wants an interesting and diverse student body.
Factors which are considered in admission are demonstrated interest, first-generation status, geographic origin, and race/ethnicity.
Recruited athletes do receive an advantage in the admissions process, though they are still expected to have strong academic preparation.
What is Northeastern Looking For?
Northeastern is looking to improve its ranking in the US News annual college list. They are not the only school to try to game the system, but they have done it more successfully than any other. Much of what they are looking for in college applicants reflects this desire to rise in the rankings.
Most important are grades, course rigor, and standardized test scores. These are important for two reasons; the first is that average standardized test scores have a direct impact on the rankings, so Northeastern tries to attract the highest scoring students they can. The other factor is graduation and retention rates: Northeastern wants to ensure that the students it admits are ready for the college experience, and to that end uses their GPA, course rigor, and standardized test scores to judge their level of preparation.
Beyond metrics alone, Northeastern is trying to build a student body of interesting and talented individuals. They are looking for students with clearly demonstrated passions and interests, both academic and otherwise. The student’s extracurriculars and essay are how they look for insight into these. They, like all other elite schools, prefer students who have specialized; focusing on one or two activities or interests.
Northeastern has begun a new diversity initiative, and is looking to increase its recruitment and enrollment of under-represented and minority students on campus. They will thus be actively working to consider such applicants for admissions, although they will not want to compromise their academic standards to do so.
Finally, Northeastern wants to increase its yield, or the number of admitted students who attend, and thus looks to student’s demonstrated interest.
Northeastern Strategy:
The most important consideration when applying to Northeastern is academic readiness, as represented by GPA, test scores, and course rigor. You should be taking the most challenging courses offered by your school that you can succeed in. Further, you want your standardized test scores to be as high as possible; if they are not at the 50th percentile, consider studying and retesting. As Northeastern has been consistently trying to raise their average, having scores over this mark is even better, although not strictly necessary.
As Northeastern is trying to increase its yield, demonstrating interest and applying Early Decision are good ways to show the school that you are interested. Applying ED is especially helpful if Northeastern is your top choice, as it doubles your chances of admission compared to Regular Decision. Applying Early Decision II is a good idea if you aren’t ready for the first round of ED, or if you want more time to raise your test scores.
Unlike many top schools, Northeastern does not consider legacy status. This is a small but helpful thing, as legacy admits drive up the competition for non-legacy students, and are often admitted at twice the average rate.
Finally, you should clearly demonstrate your passions and interests through your extracurriculars and personal statement. As Northeastern does not have supplemental questions, there is less room to expound upon what your passions are and what makes you unique. This increases the importance of the personal statement, as it is the only piece of writing admissions will have to make a decision with.
Northeastern Academics
- Bouve College of Health Sciences
- College of Arts, Media, and Design
- Khoury College of Computer Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Professional Studies
- College of Science
- College of Social Sciences and the Humanities
- D’Amore McKim School of Business
- Changing schools or majors requires meeting with your advisor, and fulfilling school-specific transfer requirements, although it is generally simple. Ease of transfer varies by school.
Core Requirements:
- Northeastern has comprehensive core requirements called NUPath. Students must take at least 2 courses in each of the following competencies, but each course may count for up to 2 competencies. Major courses and AP credit may also count towards this credit. The competencies are: Natural and Designed World, Creative Expression and Innovation, Interpreting Culture, Formal and Quantitative Reasoning, Societies and Institutions, Analyzing and Using Data, Differences and Diversity, Ethical Reasoning
- Comprehensive Information
Courses of Study:
- 90 Majors Offered
- Option to double major
- Popular majors include General Business, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Communications, Computer Information Systems
- Minors offered
- Course Catalog
AP Credit Policies:
- Northeastern awards course credit for scores of 4 or 5. They grant credit for scores of 5 or higher on IB exams.
- Comprehensive Test Credit Information
Honors Programs:
- The Honors Program offers enhanced opportunities for experiential learning, research, and networking. They have their own housing, faculty advisors, and events.
- Academic Honors (based on cumulative GPA)
- Academic Honors Societies These offer an involved group of similarly focused scholars.
Research Availability:
- The office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URF) serves to connect students with research opportunities.
Study Abroad:
- Study Abroad Options
Business Options:
- The School of business offers multiple majors , some of which focus on business alone, while others explore it in conjunction with another field.
- There are also joint Masters programs, which allow students to earn an MS in only a year.
- The school runs several centers for research in business as well.
- There is an Engineering and Business program run through the College of Engineering.
Pre-Med Options:
- There is no dedicated pre-med major, but there is an advising program for students interested in pursuing careers in health. This includes an overview of required coursework for students interested in advanced degrees.
The health sciences major serves as a catch-all for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine.
Pre-Law Options:
- Law and Public Policy Minor
- PlusJD Program Early admittance to Northeastern’s Law School.
- Pre-Law Advising
Computer Science Options:
- The Khoury School of Computer Sciences offers majors, minors and interdisciplinary courses of study with other schools, along with core classes on CS fundamentals.
- The school offers 4 accelerated degrees , which combine an undergraduate degree with an MS in Computer Science or a related field.
- The school sponsors research by students and faculty alike.
- CS Student Organizations
Additional Specialty Programs:
- Combined Majors
- Plus One Bachelors/Masters Programs
- General Studies Program
- Torch Scholars Program
- Engineering Leadership Program
- Cooperative Education
Programs for High Schoolers:
- Pre-College Programs are experiential programs for talented high school students from around the country and around the globe.
- Northeastern Accelerate offers half-day deep dives into specific topics and subjects virtually for high school students.
- Young Scholars Program is open to rising Seniors, and offers future scientists and engineers from Massachusetts hands-on research experience.
- Experiential Entrepreneurship is a residential summer program for talented high school students, and seeks to act as an incubator for future entrepreneurs.
Student Life at Northeastern
School Motto: Light, Truth, Courage
Mission and Values:
- Additional Information
- Student Testimonials ( Niche , Unigo , Grad Reports )
Residential Housing System:
Freshmen are divided into groups, called living learning communities, based on shared academic or social interests. These can fill floors or even buildings of residence halls. The school runs traditional, suite, and apartment style residence halls. Honors students are housed together. All first and second year students are required to live on campus, upperclassmen may continue to live on campus or move off.
Housing Statistics:
- 85% of Freshmen live on campus
- 49% of undergrads live on-campus at any given time
Campus & Surrounding Area :
- Located in Boston’s Fenway neighbourhood, the campus is covered in trees and green spaces despite its urban surroundings, and was designated an arboretum in 2019.
- Primarily located along Huntington avenue in the “ Fenway Cultural District ” there are many points of interest near campus, including the Museum of Fine Arts , the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum , Huntington Theatre Company and Symphony Hall .
- Safety Information ( Northeastern , College Factual )
- Virtual Tour , Virtual Events
Transportation:
- The school offers discounted MBTA passes on a semester basis. They have a rideshare program, and resources for cyclists .
- Parking Information
Traditions:
- Fall Fest – Students are welcomed back to campus every Fall by a weekend of games, activities, and free food.
- Husky Hunt – Teams of students compete in this 24 hour long scavenger hunt and series of puzzles that leads them around Boston.
- The Beanpot – An annual hockey tournament held between Northeastern, Harvard, Boston College, and Boston University, granting the winner a year’s worth of bragging rights over their cross-town rivals.
- Springfest – A weeklong celebration held on campus, featuring games, guest lectures, food, and music, capping off with a major concert.
Student-Run Organizations:
- Organization Database
- Sample Organizations ( International Relations Council , Finance and Investment Club , Dance Company )
- D1 Athletics Colonial Athletic Association (Good Men’s and Women’s hockey)
- Intramural Sports
- Club Sports
Greek Life:
- 11% of students are members of Greek life, including social, service, and academic organizations.
- There are frat or apartment parties most weekends.
- There is a vibrant nightlife in the neighborhood , not to mention the city of Boston itself.
- Ranked the #7 top party school in Massachusetts per Niche.
Financial Information
Yearly Cost of Attendance:
- Total: $72,932
- Tuition: $54,360
- Fees: $1,092
- Room & Board: $17,480
Financial Aid:
75% of students receive some form of financial aid. Northeastern commits to meeting every student’s demonstrated need, and will maintain that amount for 8 semesters of attendance. Aid packages will be reevaluated if tuition increases or if your family’s finances change. Students are required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to be eligible for aid.
Additional Financial Aid & Student Loan Information
Scholarships:
There are a number of merit-based scholarships which are also available. These do not require FAFSA to be filled out to qualify for, all students are automatically considered. Some programs, such as the Torch Scholars , have additional requirements to be eligible.
- The first baseball World Series was held at Huntington Avenue Grounds, which is now part of their campus.
- The original name of the school was “The Evening Institute for Younger Men.”
- The Matthews Arena on campus is the world’s oldest surviving indoor ice hockey arena.
- Northeastern outright purchased a small private college in London in 2018 in order to set up a branch campus there.
- Twitter’s co-founder Biz Stone attended Northeastern to study art, but dropped out.
- Napster was started by Shawn Fanning while he was a student at Northeastern.
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Harvard Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023
HARVARD UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS RESULTS FOR THE 2027 GRADUATING CLASS
The Harvard acceptance rate is 3.19%, making it one of the most competitive universities in the world. Acceptance rate is an indication of how competitive a school is, but it is also an indication of how popular a school is. To get into a school like Harvard University, you will need to excel in almost every major college application factor.
Harvard Early Action Acceptance Rate
Harvard University has an early action process for applying to the school. During the Fall 2023 early action admissions cycle, 9,553 students applied to Harvard and 722 were admitted. The acceptance rate for early action applicants was lower than regular decision.
Harvard University Early Action Acceptance Rate for Classes 2025 to 2027
Source: Harvard University Early Action Admissions Statistics
Harvard University REGULAR DECISION Acceptance Rate
Harvard University’s regular decision process is incredibly competitive. Harvard’s regular decision admissions acceptance rate for the class of 2026 was 4.01% because it had a 57,786 applicants and it admitted 2,318 students to its class. Harvard has had more applicants each year since the Fall 2020 application season. Harvard University’s admission rate continues to decrease each year, making it more and more competitive.
Harvard Regular Decision Acceptance Statistics, Class of 2024 to 2026
Source: Harvard Common Dataset Acceptance Data
HARVARD ACCEPTANCE STATISTICS and demographics
Harvard University accepts a relatively diverse class of students, where the race of admitted students have stayed roughly the same year to year. Recently, the proportion of of African American or Black students has increased by nearly 10%. Students that get accepted often show their background and unique experiences through their college essays.
Harvard Student Statistics, Class of 2025 to 2027
Source: Harvard University Acceptance Statistics and Racial and Ethnic Data
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Northeastern University Application Processing Center P.O. Box 8210 Portsmouth, NH 03802 USA. You are considered a transfer applicant if: You will have completed at least 12 semester hours of college-level coursework (after your high school graduation).
Northeastern University's 2022-23 Essay Prompts Read our essay guide Common App Personal Essay Required 650 words The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice.
"If the admissions essay were meant for applicants to list all their awards and qualifications, it would be called a resume," says Northeastern's Cheron. "The essay is more of an opportunity for the applicant to share their character, unique passions and interests, and meaningful experiences." by Lauren Dibble September 30, 2013
All applicants are required to submit 2 essays, in addition to the Common Application essay. It is important to note that the supplemental essay requirements are different from university to university. While some schools only require one additional essay, others may require up to three.
Completed Common Application or Coalition Application, including any Northeastern-specific questions. A complete application includes: An application fee of $75 (or request for fee waiver through application question). The Early Decision Agreement for students applying under the binding Early Decision I or II application options.
There are five factors that Northeastern ranks as being "very important" to their admissions process: rigor of secondary school record, GPA, standardized test scores, the application essay, and recommendations. Rating as "important" are: extracurricular activities, talent/ability, character/personal qualities, and volunteer/paid work.
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Applicants to Northwestern complete two sets of essays: essays appearing on the Common Application or Coalition Application, and the Northwestern Writing Supplement essay. The suggested word limit guideline gives you the chance to answer each question in detail, while also challenging you to write in a concise and clear manner.
2022-23 Northwestern University Supplemental Essay - Prompt and Tips August 2, 2022 College Essay With an acceptance rate of just 7% for the Class of 2026, Northwestern University is very much an "Ivy-equivalent" school. This is true both in terms of quality academics and selectivity.
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Harvard University's regular decision process is incredibly competitive. Harvard's regular decision admissions acceptance rate for the class of 2026 was 4.01% because it had a 57,786 applicants and it admitted 2,318 students to its class. Harvard has had more applicants each year since the Fall 2020 application season.