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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


This year's number of Early Decision applicants seemed to be the most sizable in recent years.

Northwestern admits nearly 1 in 5 Early Decision applicants

December 19, 2024

Northwestern admitted over half of its Class of 2029 on Tuesday as its early admission rate lulled at about 20%. The early cohort of admits will comprise nearly 55% of the total size class, which is...

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NU to welcome record number of QuestBridge Match Scholars in fall

April 9, 2024

Northwestern has admitted a record number of 93 QuestBridge Match Scholars this year, according to a Wednesday news release. NU also encourages QuestBridge Scholars who did not match with their top...

Segal Visitors Center, 1841 Sheridan Rd. Northwestern accepted only 6.8 percent of applicants to the Class of 2025, lowest in University history.

Mounting applications, undervalued qualifications: A look into NU’s most selective admissions cycle

April 21, 2021

Waiting for her March 26 admissions decision from Northwestern, Sofía Meléndez said she felt two emotions — anxiety and excitement.  Once her phone buzzed with an email notification, Meléndez...

Segal Visitors Center, 1841 Sheridan Rd. Northwestern has made standardized tests optional for next year’s applicants.

Northwestern makes standardized tests optional for Class of 2025 applicants

June 18, 2020

Northwestern will no longer require Class of 2025 applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score, University officials announced in a Thursday news release. This standardized test policy is temporary, relating...

Liz Kinsley, the new director of undergraduate admissions, said she plans to continue increasing diversity in the class profile at Northwestern.

New director of undergraduate admissions plans to focus on increasing diversity, connections among students

October 17, 2019

Liz Kinsley, Northwestern’s new director of undergraduate admissions, has taught seminars, led departmental initiatives and managed marketing and communications in three different universities. Still,...

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