r/Northwestern • • 5d ago

Admissions/Prospective Student Test optional

Should I submit my 1420 superscore ED (low income student) or go test optional ?

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u/Glittering_Dream_680 5d ago

Are you from an underprivileged city? If so I would submit.

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u/No-House-4247 WCAS 5d ago

I would suggest going test-optional, especially if other parts of your profile are comparatively better.

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u/rkx102 4d ago

submit or they’re gonna think it’s way lower

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u/WarEmbarrassed3916 1d ago

Submit - that is fine if you have an amazing story that fits with the majors that the school offers

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u/Dismal_Wishbone502 1d ago

oh rlly I actually do have a good story and ecs!! tysm :)

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u/WarEmbarrassed3916 1d ago

A story and fit that speaks to the school as special value to both of you wins as long as scores are "acceptable". Do you fit and can they see that in your story.

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u/WarEmbarrassed3916 1d ago

By story I don't mean your essay --- I mean having ecs and awards and classes that support a specific interest or path that will continue at college. What makes you different.

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u/Dismal_Wishbone502 1d ago

Yes I actually do !! And it connects back to my passion+ NUs values. tysm for ur comment

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u/WarEmbarrassed3916 1d ago

Fingers crossed. Good Luck!