Northwestern University has long been a staple of academic excellence in the United States. In 1855, the first class was held with a mere ten students. Today, they teach over 21,000 students, and are ranked in the top 20 schools nationwide. I am so happy that I will be able to observe another one of the nation's top schools. In preparation for visiting Northwestern, it seems appropriate that I learn a bit more about the school, so I took a look at the facts someone might want to know before applying.
First off, Northwestern only admits around 10 percent of the 40,000 (and growing) applications every year, so if you are set on going to this university, you will have quite a bit of competition. On the bright side, you will not have to worry about whether or not you can pay for the school. Northwestern considers all applicants equally, regardless of financial status, and if you do get in and cannot pay, they will provide financial aid (to your demonstrated need) as well!
If you do get in, there are plenty of great things about the school to enjoy. Northwestern is ranked #1 in Communications, #4 in Performing Arts, and #8 in Music in the nation. Those programs are well staffed too. Overall, there are only seven students to every faculty member at Northwestern. The diversity of the school is also pretty good, ranked #17 and #436 out of 2,718 schools nationwide in ethnic and gender diversity, respectively.
On the other hand, the school has some problems as well. It is often above 100 degrees in the summer and almost always snowing in the winter, many students find the amount of classwork quite stressful, and classes can be extremely competitive as well.
However, these are all relatively minor issues, and from this brief look at Northwestern, it seems like a great school to go to. I'm excited to visit the campus and I hope my experiences there reaffirm my conclusion.
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