Northeastern University

“I understand NU was once considered an easy school,Dec 16 2010Philosophy
I understand NU was once considered an easy school, a safe school. No more. Most students here did very well in HS and on their SATs. They can write and think. I pretty much worked hard in HS, got good grades, prepared for my SATs and did well. I was a varsity athlete and participated in school and community activities. The usual stuff.
SAT: 1420 Female

“Since my SAT scores weren't amazing and my gradesDec 13 2010Psychology
Since my SAT scores weren't amazing and my grades in high school were good, but not good enough to make me stand out, I think that the thing that got me into Northeastern was my essay. I wrote a very detailed essay about a character in a book and why I can relate to that character. I put alot of effort into my essay and I had several of my teachers and my parents proof read it and make corrections on it before I actually handed it in.
SAT: 1700 Female

“Do as much community work and extracurriculars as youAug 24 2010Communications
Do as much community work and extracurriculars as you possibly can in high school. Obviously, do well in school and definitely have good, professional, and accredited recommendations.
SAT: 1840 Female

“Work very hard in high school and take honorsMay 04 2010Biology
Work very hard in high school and take honors and AP classes. Above average or average classes won't cut it. Also, take SAT classes to improve your scores.
SAT: 2010 Female

“In a word, I'd call myself "versatileApr 26 2010Sociology
In a word, I'd call myself "versatile." I was on the yearbook staff all four years of high school, including an editor during my junior and senior years. I was on the Math Team and Ecology Club for 3 years; played football, water polo, track, and cross country; earned over 600 community service hours from Habitat for Humanity, volunteering at a nature center, and interning at a local historical society; and I also spent a semester abroad studying in The Bahamas (www.islandschool.org) where I learned about leadership and sustainability.

Although my accomplishments sound intimidating, I want to reassure you that no two Northeastern students are the same. I have met students who have accomplished far more than I have, and I've also met students that have accomplished far less. At the end of the day, the key to success and getting where you want in life is finding your passion, following that passion, and trusting that everything else will fall into place.
ACT: 27 SAT: 1210 Male