{"id":13271,"date":"2018-08-24t16:08:02","date_gmt":"2018-08-24t23:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/?p=13271"},"modified":"2020-10-05t12:38:51","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05t19:38:51","slug":"northwestern-admissions-the-sat-scores-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/northwestern-admissions-the-sat-scores-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in\/","title":{"rendered":"northwestern admissions: the sat scores, act scores, and gpa you need to get in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/08\/image-hs-header-northesternadmissions.jpg\" alt=\"northwestern admissions northwestern act scores northwestern sat scores - image by magoosh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15873\" srcset=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/08\/image-hs-header-northesternadmissions.jpg 1200w, \/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/08\/image-hs-header-northesternadmissions-300x150.jpg 300w, \/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/08\/image-hs-header-northesternadmissions-600x300.jpg 600w, \/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/08\/image-hs-header-northesternadmissions-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestern.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">northwestern university<\/a> has a lot going for it. it\u2019s ranked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-colleges\/northwestern-university-1739\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#9 in best national universities<\/a>. for aspiring pre-med students, it has arguably <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transizion.com\/top-combined-bs-md-programs\/?utm_source=magooshadvice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the best combined bs\/md program<\/a> in the nation. and it\u2019s located just north of chicago on a jaw-droppingly beautiful campus located right on lake michigan. sold? cool. let\u2019s jump right in and take a look at exactly how to get into northwestern university. <\/p>\n<p>will you need to be an academic rockstar to call yourself a wildcat? the short answer is yes. we\u2019ll cover every aspect of how to get into northwestern, but first, here are some facts about northwestern admissions. <\/p>\n<h2>quick northwestern admissions statistics<\/h2>\n<table id=\"tablepress-324\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-324 tablepress-responsive\">\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>northwestern sat scores (average composite)<\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">1495 out of 1600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>northwestern act scores (average composite)<\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">34 out of 36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>northwestern gpa (average of admitted students)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">4.1 out of 4.0 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>northwestern acceptance rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">6.8% for the class of 2025. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-324 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>as you can see, the northwestern admissions board means business, and northwestern is extremely selective. but if you\u2019ve got the academic chops, you just may stand a chance of getting accepted. <\/p>\n<p>so without further ado, let\u2019s take a look at exactly what you\u2019ll need to make your application irresistible to northwestern university. <\/p>\n<h2>a note about northwestern&#8217;s sat and act policies in light of covid-19<\/h2>\n<p>because many <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/act\/act-test-cancellations-coronavirus\/\">act <\/a>and <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/sat\/sat-test-cancellations-coronavirus\/\">sat<\/a> testing dates were cancelled, northwestern will temporarily be <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.northwestern.edu\/faqs\/standardized-testing-for-2020-21\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">test-optional<\/a>.this policy will remain in place for first-year applicants for the 2020-2021 application cycle.<\/p>\n<p>assuming everything will return to normal for the next application cycle, the below information reflects the sat and act typical requirements for northwestern university.<\/p>\n<h2>more about northwestern sat scores<\/h2>\n<p>here are a few things to keep in mind if you plan to submit sat scores to northwestern:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>northwestern accepts sat <strong>or<\/strong> act scores, but you can submit both if you\u2019d like.<\/li>\n<li>you may <strong>self-report<\/strong> your scores, but are required to submit official scores upon acceptance and attendance.<\/li>\n<li>you may report your <strong>highest scores<\/strong> on each section across all of you test dates.<\/li>\n<li>sat subject tests are <strong>optional<\/strong> for most programs and <strong>required<\/strong> for the honors program in medical education and the integrated science program. <\/li>\n<li>the sat essay component is <strong>optional<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>you can read more about northwestern\u2019s testing policies (including but let\u2019s move on to the good stuff\u2026 <\/p>\n<p>what do you actually need to score for a good chance of getting in?<\/p>\n<p>the average composite sat score of students admitted to northwestern university is an impressive 1495. for a better idea of your actual chances with various scores, here are the percentiles:<\/p>\n<li>the 25th percentile for northwestern sat scores is 1450.<\/li>\n<li>the 75th percentile for northwestern sat scores is 1540.<\/li>\n<p>what does this mean? if you score a 1450 or lower, you\u2019ll be below average compared to the other applicants. on the other hand, if you score a 1540 or higher, you\u2019ll be above average. <\/p>\n<p>so for the best chance of getting accepted, you\u2019ll want to score a 1540 or higher. <\/p>\n<p>as far as the percentiles for each sat section:<\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-325\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-325 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<th class=\"column-1\">section<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\">average<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-3\">25th percentile<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-4\">75th percentile <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">math <\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">765<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">740<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">790<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">reading<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">730<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">700<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">760<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">composite <\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">1495<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">1450<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">1540<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-325 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>since you can self-report scores in each section across multiple testing dates, we advise aiming for the 75th percentile score for each section. to help you reach such heights, check out the stories of students who nailed the <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/sat\/perfect-sat-score-stories\/\">perfect sat score<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-15 ai-track' data-ai='wze1ldasilnbvcatiej1dhrvbiatienvbgxlz2ugqwrtaxnzaw9ucyisiiismv0=' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<a target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sat.www.catharsisit.com\/?utm_source=satblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=college-admissions&#038;utm_term=button&#038;utm_content=start\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2019\/09\/cta-sat-prep-button.png\" alt=\"start your sat prep today.\" width=\"359\" height=\"73\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>more about northwestern act scores<\/h2>\n<p>if you plan to submit <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/act\/perfect-act-score-stories\/\">act scores<\/a> to northwestern:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you should self-report your <strong>highest composite test score<\/strong> overall (from one particular test sitting).<\/li>\n<li>the writing test is <strong>optional<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<p>as far as a composite act to aim for, 34 is it, and as far as the percentiles:<\/p>\n<li>the 25th percentile for northwestern act scores is 33.<\/li>\n<li>the 7th percentile for northwestern act scores is 35.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>this means a 33 or lower will place you below average compared to other applicants while a 35 or higher will place you above average. <\/p>\n<p>that said, we recommend taking the act as many times as necessary to crack a 34. it\u2019s a tall order, but we believe in you! <\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-326\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-326 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<th class=\"column-1\">act section<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\">25th percentile <\/th>\n<th class=\"column-3\">75th percentile <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">math<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">32<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">reading<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">32<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-326 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>keep in mind that regardless of which test you take and how well you do, your test scores are only part of the equation for how to get into northwestern university. <\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-16 ai-track' data-ai='wze2ldasikfdvcatiej1dhrvbiatienvbgxlz2ugqwrtaxnzaw9ucyisiiismv0=' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<a target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/act.www.catharsisit.com\/?utm_source=actblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=college-admissions&#038;utm_term=button&#038;utm_content=start\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2019\/09\/cta-act-prep-button.png\" alt=\"start your act prep today.\" width=\"366\" height=\"75\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>more about northwestern\u2019s gpa average <\/h2>\n<p>the average high school gpa of students admitted to northwestern university is a 4.1. <\/p>\n<p>to earn a gpa north of 4.0, you\u2019ll have to be at the top of your class, earning straight-a\u2019s all the way. <\/p>\n<p>a good way to raise your gpa and push it over the 4.0 mark is to earn a\u2019s in honors, ib, and\/or ap courses. depending on how your high school <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/how-to-calculate-gpa-grade-calculator\/\">calculates gpa<\/a>, a\u2019s in these types of courses are awarded a higher value. in fact, it\u2019s a good idea to take as many challenging, college-level courses as possible during high school. excelling in them indicates to northwestern that you are ready for the rigor of their academics.  <\/p>\n<p>here\u2019s something super important to keep in mind though: it\u2019s very difficult to change your gpa beyond your sophomore year. so if northwestern is your dream school, you\u2019ll have to hit the ground running with straight-a\u2019s early on. <\/p>\n<h2>northwestern acceptance rate<\/h2>\n<p>historically, northwestern has always had a low acceptance rate, but in recent years, there has been a slight uptick. <\/p>\n<p>for <a href=\"https:\/\/dailynorthwestern.com\/2020\/03\/29\/campus\/northwesterns-acceptance-rate-rises-for-second-straight-year-now-at-9-percent\/#:~:text=northwestern%20accepted%209%20percent%20of,8.4%20percent%20the%20year%20before.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">northwestern&#8217;s class of 2024<\/a>, northwestern received 39,261 applications and accepted 3,542 students. this marks a 9% acceptance rate.<\/p>\n<p>what can you take form this information? well, that even with slightly rising acceptance rates, you\u2019re going to have to be a really well-rounded and impressive candidate if you want to call yourself a wildcat! check out the following advice from transizion expert ashley c. on how to make yourself shine in a pile of impressive applications:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/07\/ashley.png\" alt=\"how to get into northwestern\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13056\" srcset=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/07\/ashley.png 300w, \/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/07\/ashley-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mox\">&#8220;you might think a highly selective school like northwestern only cares about your grades and test scores. not true! among other considerations, admissions officers say they highly value &#8216;the fit factor.&#8217; <\/p>\n<p>what is the fit factor, you might ask? at northwestern, the admissions team defines it as &#8216;a story you tell us about how you see yourself thriving on campus.&#8217; they want to know how you envision yourself learning from, plugging into, and contributing to the school community. <\/p>\n<p>luckily, you have the perfect opportunity to discuss these points in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transizion.com\/why-northwestern-supplemental-essay\/?utm_source=magooshadvice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&#8216;why northwestern?&#8217; essay<\/a>. here are some tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>do your research. find specific classes, professors, experiences, and opportunities that would help you benefit from and contribute to northwestern. <\/li>\n<li>write about characteristics and opportunities that are unique to northwestern, not just something you can find at any college!<\/li>\n<li>personalize it. instead of just raving about why northwestern is so great, envision yourself at northwestern. why is northwestern particularly great for you personally? the admissions team explains that most of this essay should focus on your own interests and experiences (and how these make you a good fit for northwestern).<\/li>\n<li>if the word count allows, add a sentence or two about your post-college future. once you\u2019re done learning and contributing at northwestern, how will you use the skills you\u2019ve acquired to contribute to the world?&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>northwestern freshman profile<\/h2>\n<p>so who are these phenomenal students who have recently been admitted to northwestern? the <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.northwestern.edu\/docs\/northwestern_counselornewsletter_fall2018.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">class of 2022 freshman profile<\/a> (the most recently released information out there) can give us some insight:<\/p>\n<p>according to the data about the students in the class of 2021 (admitted last fall):<\/p>\n<li>56% are white<\/li>\n<li>23.5% are asian<\/li>\n<li>13.5% are hispanic or latinx<\/li>\n<li>10.1% are black or african american<\/li>\n<li>11.1% are international <\/li>\n<li>1% are american indian, pacific islander, or alaska native<\/li>\n<h2>other northwestern admissions requirements and info<\/h2>\n<p>moving on to the application process, let&#8217;s talk about what you&#8217;ll actually need to submit to northwestern in order to apply. <\/p>\n<p>here\u2019s a super helpful overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.northwestern.edu\/apply\/requirements.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">northwestern\u2019s undergraduate admissions requirements<\/a>. included are specific instructions for transfer students as well as students applying to various honors, engineering, science, music, and musical theatre programs. <\/p>\n<p>otherwise, here\u2019s a handy checklist of exactly what you\u2019ll need to provide (and a <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.northwestern.edu\/docs\/northwestern_counselornewsletter_fall2018.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">printable version<\/a> of this checklist):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a formal application, either through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonapp.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">common application<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">coalition application<\/a> <\/li>\n<li>your high school transcript(s) and school report(s)<\/li>\n<li>at least one letter of recommendation from an academic teacher who knows you well (more on this later!)<\/li>\n<li>a $75 application fee or <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.northwestern.edu\/tuition-aid\/fee-waiver.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">application fee waiver<\/a><\/li>\n<li>a mid-year report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>additionally, you may need to provide the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a music audition (if you\u2019re a school of music applicant)<\/li>\n<li>3 sat subject tests (if you\u2019re a homeschooled student)<\/li>\n<li>toefl or ielts scores (if you\u2019re an international student whose first language is not english)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>northwestern faqs<\/h2>\n<p>these northwestern application faqs cover pretty much anything you could possibly wonder about during the application process, but here are a few other commonly asked questions about applying to northwestern university:<\/p>\n<h3>does northwestern accept ap credit?<\/h3>\n<p>yes. you can read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weinberg.northwestern.edu\/undergraduate\/first-year-transfer\/first-year\/placement-and-credit\/ap-and-ib-exams\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ap and ib credits accepted at northwestern<\/a> or consult this awesome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weinberg.northwestern.edu\/undergraduate\/first-year-transfer\/first-year\/placement-and-credit\/ap-and-ib-exams\/apib-credit-2018-19.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">credit recognition chart<\/a> that details exactly how much credit is awarded for particular grades on particular exams. <\/p>\n<h3>does northwestern offer financial aid?<\/h3>\n<p>yes, northwestern offers various types of <a href=\"https:\/\/undergradaid.northwestern.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">financial aid<\/a> including scholarships and grants. you can also consult northwestern&#8217;s most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/undergradaid.northwestern.edu\/docs\/financialaidbrochure201819.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">financial aid brochure<\/a> and read this <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/fafsa-application-ultimate-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">guide to completing a fafsa application<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h3>is northwestern need-blind?<\/h3>\n<p>it sure it. this means your need (or lack thereof) for financial assistance will not affect your application in any way. <\/p>\n<h2>how to get into northwestern university <\/h2>\n<p>while there&#8217;s no magic formula for getting into northwestern, here&#8217;s our distilled breakdown of exactly how to get accepted:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>earn a 1540+ on your sat <\/li>\n<li>earn a 34+ on your act<\/li>\n<li>have a 4.0 or higher gpa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>and beyond the numbers, here&#8217;s what you can do to make your application stand out:<\/p>\n<h3>make your writing sparkle <\/h3>\n<p>your personal essay is hands down the key to an amazing application. it&#8217;s your chance to create a compelling and vivid picture of who you are and what you can contribute to northwestern\u2019s community.  your essay should be thoughtful, unique, well-developed, organized, and polished, so spend ample time crafting and revising. if you choose to submit a common app, here&#8217;s a great guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/2018\/common-app-essay\/&#038;sa=d&#038;ust=1532993008680000&#038;usg=afqjcnfz8upokwhp7ocxbikyo9hg1fjgsg\">writing a common app essay<\/a> that will get you accepted. <\/p>\n<h3>get the best letters of recommendation possible <\/h3>\n<p>a strong letter of recommendation can make an application, so make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/2018\/how-to-ask-for-a-letter-of-recommendation\/&#038;sa=d&#038;ust=1532993008680000&#038;usg=afqjcnhp2qvjov2j3tnjgrv18gvddwmvpa\">ask for letters from teachers<\/a> who know you will and can speak to your academic ability, growth, potential and character. and remember to ask early! give your teachers enough time to draft thoughtful, in-depth accounts of you as a student and person. <\/p>\n<h3>participate in extracurricular activities <\/h3>\n<p>the more, the better! you want to demonstrate that you are well-rounded, responsible, and collaborative. the wider your interests, the more impressive a candidate you&#8217;ll be. <\/p>\n<p>and it may seem obvious, but as far as test taking, it\u2019s important to start prepping for the act and sat as early as possible. check out this great, <a href=\"https:\/\/sat.www.catharsisit.com\/?utm_source=satblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=sathome&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=nyu-sat-act-scores\">1-week sat free trial<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/act.www.catharsisit.com\/?utm_source=actblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=acthome&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=nyu-sat-act-scores\">1-week act free trial<\/a> to get you started!<\/p>\n<p>good luck! we believe in you! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>northwestern university has a lot going for it. it\u2019s ranked #9 in best national universities. for aspiring pre-med students, it 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