Common Application

Northwestern not yet considering adding Common App alternatives

February 26, 2014

Despite a growing list of colleges adding the Universal College Application as an additional way to apply, Northwestern is not yet considering it. But Christopher Watson, dean of undergraduate admissions,...

Despite Common App glitches, Northwestern early decision apps up 14 percent

November 14, 2013

Despite issues with the Common Application, early decision applications to Northwestern for the class of 2018 increased about 14 percent from last year. While the number may change in the next few days,...

Updated: Northwestern extends early decision deadline due to Common App glitches

October 17, 2013

As the new online version of the Common Application faces technical problems, Northwestern has extended its early decision deadline by a week. The University announced the change on its website for...

Northwestern Political Union debates affirmative action in college admissions

October 22, 2012

As the Supreme Court evaluates the constitutionality of affirmative action, the Northwestern Political Union met Monday night to debate race-based affirmative action policies for college admissions. A...

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