How one blockbuster movie introduced this freshman to Northwestern.

The mean combined SAT scores for NU’s recent freshmen classes. Graphic by Jared Miller / North by Northwestern. Source: Northwestern University.
Before even setting foot on campus, Northwestern’s class of 2012 was already setting records. Deemed by Northwestern President Henry Bienen as the school’s smartest yet, the incoming freshman class’s average combined SAT score was 1428, [...]

Top schools are drawing from their waitlists this year, slowing NU’s admissions.

If for no other reason, thanks to midterms, no week here is ever just a “week.”

Spring is here! Sort of…