What are the most updated Northwestern Requirements for Admission?

[jatin]

I’m applying this fall—what are the Northwestern Requirements for Admission for GPA and SAT?

 

[robbin]

Northwestern’s current freshman admission requirements (2024–25 cycle) include:
Common App, Coalition, or QuestBridge plus Northwestern supplement with personal essays
Official high school transcript (through 7th semester), counselor and one teacher recommendation
SAT/ACT scores optional (holistic review regardless)
English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo) for non-native speakers

 

[Clara]

The most current undergraduate admission requirements for Northwestern University include submitting an application with transcripts, essays, recommendations, and optional test scores; SAT/ACT are not required (test-optional).

Key updated points (2025–26 cycle):

• Test-optional: SAT/ACT not required, but you may submit scores if you want.
• Transcripts: Schools must send records through at least the 6th semester.
• Superscoring: SAT superscores are accepted; ACT superscores must be official for 2025–26.
• International students: English proficiency proof may be required.

 

[winget]

For Northwestern University undergraduate admission in 2026, you need to submit a Common or Coalition application with the Northwestern supplement, official high-school transcripts, a counselor and at least one teacher recommendation, and a $75 fee (or waiver). SAT/ACT scores are optional. English proficiency proof is required if applicable. Deadlines vary by decision type (Early/Regular).