2014-2015 Northwestern University Application Thread

[NSLDX]

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Hows the dress code for second look

The dress code is "nice casual" so you wouldn't look out of place in; sneakers, nice jeans, and a T-shirt or polo!

 

[AMPK]

The dress code is "nice casual" so you wouldn't look out of place in; sneakers, nice jeans, and a T-shirt or polo!

No suits or shirt/ties??

 

[NSLDX]

No suits or shirt/ties??

Nope! None! If you want to look really fancy, wear some nice Khakis and a polo!

 

[AMPK]

Great. Thanks alot for the info. Just dry cleaned my suit for no reason then. When do u think is the earlier we can leave on friday?

 

[:))]

Check your NU email, I didn't get a notification for my need based aid at my AMCAS email, just my NU One.

I have been like 5 times a day haha. As for second look, I thought probably khakis and a nice shirt since we'll be walking around the hospital. Considering jeans for the Thursday activities but will probably play it safe with khakis then too.

 

[MathGirl25]

ok, is it just me, or did they take the second look schedule off the student portal? can't find it anywhere - am I just missing something?!

 

[HSquared]

ok, is it just me, or did they take the second look schedule off the student portal? can't find it anywhere - am I just missing something?!

Also, could one of you kind folks PM the second look schedule. I cant seem to find it.

They did take it off, I had the same problem. Here's a copy, though!

 

[I like meowmix]

Bring some part-ay clothes (think the M1's will take you guys out)

 

[AMPK]

They did take it off, I had the same problem. Here's a copy, though!

You are awesome!!

 

[Bovary]

Any recent "deferred until March" action, seeing as March is ending soon.
edit: rejection via email

 

[iamturtles]

Still no word after deferral. I'm guessing it'll lead to a rejection as March is practically over. Do you think a letter of intent will make a difference at this point?

 

[jsquared91]

Any current students on here willing to answer some questions?

 

[timeturner]

When are you guys going to sign apartments? So right now NU is my second choice and I have every intention of matriculating, but if I get off the waitlist at Cornell (NYC is my current city) I would probably go there just to avoid having to move...with that said, not really sure when I should be signing leases in Chicago. In the meantime my current landlord is giving me some trouble with lease extension.
I missed Second Look 🙁 but will be visiting mid-April so thinking whether I should look at apts then or wait...these trips aren't cheap lol

 

[gettheleadout]

When are you guys going to sign apartments? So right now NU is my second choice and I have every intention of matriculating, but if I get off the waitlist at Cornell (NYC is my current city) I would probably go there just to avoid having to move...with that said, not really sure when I should be signing leases in Chicago. In the meantime my current landlord is giving me some trouble with lease extension.
I missed Second Look 🙁 but will be visiting mid-April so thinking whether I should look at apts then or wait...these trips aren't cheap lol

I haven't decided when I'll go to Chicago to look at apartments either. I'm also waitlisted elsewhere I would rather attend, so I'm also curious about this.

 

[Futuredoc123abc]

Does anyone know when the waitlist typically moves? Is it always after May 15? On the website they said June...

 

[Temerit]

Does anyone know when the waitlist typically moves? Is it always after May 15? On the website they said June...

This year the date has been moved up to April 30th. The website very likely may not have been changed to reflect that. I wouldn't expect any sizable waitlist movement until May, which would continue into June and July.

 

[iamturtles]

Still no response after deferral until March. Does NU do silent rejects?

 

[AMPK]

Do they drug test? If so, when?

 

[hellanutella]

Withdrawing, but with a heavy heart. Good luck to any waitlisters!

The NU accepted students FB page is one of the liveliest and most active that I'm a member of; everyone seems super pumped to be a part of the new cohort (and you're getting @jsquared91 in the mix, so you have every right to be so 😉 ). Have fun in gorgeous downtown Chi-town! You guys are going to have a blast.

 

[gastronome]

Withdrew from here a few days ago, best of luck waitlisters!

 

[gettheleadout]

Withdrew today, hope my spot gets offered soon!

 

[timeturner]

Guys there was no deposit for us right????
Right before going to bed last night boyfriend was like, so how do you even know? Don't you have to put down a deposit? and I was like ummm I think we just withdraw and trust that they know and keep the system organized.
But of course that led to a night of restless sleep.

Edit: just kidding, looked up acceptance e-mail. The adrenaline...

So in other news I should be officially locked in

 

[KGJDMD]

...any waitlist movement?

 

[jsquared91]

Guys there was no deposit for us right????
Right before going to bed last night boyfriend was like, so how do you even know? Don't you have to put down a deposit? and I was like ummm I think we just withdraw and trust that they know and keep the system organized.
But of course that led to a night of restless sleep.

Edit: just kidding, looked up acceptance e-mail. The adrenaline...

So in other news I should be officially locked in

+1, a couple weeks ago.

 

[mjhhockey98]

...any waitlist movement?

I was fortunate enough to be accepted on Monday.

 

[john3298]

Did anyone else get an email today asking if we were still interested in being on the waitlist because a spot was opening up?

 

[TREDWISE]

Did anyone else get an email today asking if we were still interested in being on the waitlist because a spot was opening up?

Nope congrats!

 

[john3298]

@Temerit does that mean you got an email as well?

 

[Temerit]

@Temerit does that mean you got an email as well?

No I did not, wish I did.

 

[john3298]

ACCEPTED! Got a phone call from Dr. Wallace 😀 beyond ecstatic

 

[NSLDX]

ACCEPTED! Got a phone call from Dr. Wallace 😀 beyond ecstatic

Congratulations! 🙂 Make sure you join the Facebook group! It is a great resource for both roommates and school related info!

 

[Temerit]

ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!! First acceptance!!!!! So thrilled, relieved, and excited. Thank you to everyone on SDN who helped keep me sane and navigate this crazy, unbelievably long process.

Best wishes to everyone for whom the future remains uncertain... for the time being. Don't lose hope!

 

[iamturtles]

So I was incredibly dumb and haven't sent a letter of interest even though Feinberg is my top choice. Do you think now is too late?

 

[Lamel]

So I was incredibly dumb and haven't sent a letter of interest even though Feinberg is my top choice. Do you think now is too late?

No, send it.

 

[timeturner]

So I was incredibly dumb and haven't sent a letter of interest even though Feinberg is my top choice. Do you think now is too late?

It's never too late. I sent one in for another school, and even though I am not hopeful it might play a role, I certainly feel better that I did all I could.

 

[Cubsfan15]

ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!! First acceptance!!!!! So thrilled, relieved, and excited. Thank you to everyone on SDN who helped keep me sane and navigate this crazy, unbelievably long process.

Best wishes to everyone for whom the future remains uncertain... for the time being. Don't lose hope!

And to a great school to boot - Congratulations!!!

 

[mjhhockey98]

I was accepted off the waitlist without sending any updates throughout the cycle

 

[Futuredoc123abc]

Did anyone else get an email asking if they're still interested in the waitlist & there's a spot opening up?

 

[Temerit]

Did anyone else get an email asking if they're still interested in the waitlist & there's a spot opening up?

I and at least one other person in this thread have, but it's not a bulk email. The pattern seems to be that if you respond affirmatively to that email you'll receive an acceptance the following day. Congratulations!!

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Also, to anyone accepted off the alternate list, have you received an email about setting up a netid?

 

[bahf19]

Did anyone else get an email asking if they're still interested in the waitlist & there's a spot opening up?

I got one of these today. Fingers crossed @Temerit is right about this and tomorrow we'll hear back. Did anyone get accepted off the waitlist without such an email first? Also were these acceptances via email or phone call?

 

[Temerit]

I got one of these today. Fingers crossed @Temerit is right about this and tomorrow we'll hear back. Did anyone get accepted off the waitlist without such an email first? Also were these acceptances via email or phone call?

I got an email acceptance. I know someone else that got a phone call (they may have emailed me cause I'm on west coast time). We both received the "we have a spot opening up" email the day before being accepted.

Don't want to jinx anything, but congrats!

 

[bahf19]

Accepted!!

 

[Futuredoc123abc]

Accepted too!!

 

[Heday]

Man... Can I have one?

 

[iamturtles]

Do schools let you know if they got your LOI or update letter?

 

[KGJDMD]

Do schools let you know if they got your LOI or update letter?

When I have sent updates via email I have gotten replies saying they were received/added to my file. I think sometimes it was a few days later.

 

[iamturtles]

When I have sent updates via email I have gotten replies saying they were received/added to my file. I think sometimes it was a few days later.

I see thank you. I sent an email not from my amcas email but my company email so I'm not sure if I should resend it to dean Wallace or if he even got it...

 

[greenpenguin65]

Just got an email asking if I had continued interest.

Has everyone who has received this email gotten a phone call the next day? Or is it a mass email?

 

[KGJDMD]

Just got an email asking if I had continued interest.

Has everyone who has received this email gotten a phone call the next day? Or is it a mass email?

All I know is you should probably reply telling them to eff off and that you would never go to Feinberg. It'll just makes them want you more from what I've heard.

Jk. Looks like you're in. Congrats, I'm jelly.

 

[Temerit]

Just got an email asking if I had continued interest.

Has everyone who has received this email gotten a phone call the next day? Or is it a mass email?

If you reply affirmatively, it looks like you can expect an acceptance the next day (by phone/email).

It certainly is not a mass email.