Northern Illinois University
Students who got into NIU:
Tips mention: Interview (0), ACT/SAT (14), Grades (47), Sports/Extracurriculars (4), College Essay (2)“I just had above 3Mar 20 2006Kinesiology
I just had above 3.0 GPA in high school, did my best on the ACT and applied. I didn't need referance letters, an entrance essay or even an application fee.
I just had above 3.0 GPA in high school, did my best on the ACT and applied. I didn't need referance letters, an entrance essay or even an application fee.
“I transferred with 30 semester hoursFeb 27 2006Nursing
I transferred with 30 semester hours. Take your Gen Ed's at a community college then transfer. It'll save you time and money.
Female
I transferred with 30 semester hours. Take your Gen Ed's at a community college then transfer. It'll save you time and money.
Female
“You can be the most unintelligent person in theFeb 16 2005Biology
You can be the most unintelligent person in the world and still get into NIU because they aren't selective even though my fellow peers say it is. Like I said, take your money somewhere else and make something of your life!!!
Male
You can be the most unintelligent person in the world and still get into NIU because they aren't selective even though my fellow peers say it is. Like I said, take your money somewhere else and make something of your life!!!
Male
“I didn't do anything other than applyNov 23 2004Computer Science
I didn't do anything other than apply. I figured that since it was a free application I would apply both here and UIUC. I didn't get into UIUC so I came here.
ACT: 30 Male
I didn't do anything other than apply. I figured that since it was a free application I would apply both here and UIUC. I didn't get into UIUC so I came here.
ACT: 30 Male
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