Application instructions
Application instructions
Application instructions
FOR HIGH SCHOOL, HOMESCHOOL AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
FOR HIGH SCHOOL, HOMESCHOOL AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
FOR HIGH SCHOOL, HOMESCHOOL AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
High school and homeschool applicants
High school and homeschool applicants
High school and homeschool applicants
High school and homeschool applicants* are considered based on their probable success at Northwestern College as indicated primarily by high school grades and test scores. (Northwestern is test-optional, but we still encourage all applicants to submit ACT/SAT or CLT scores; test scores are required for applicants whose high school GPA is ≤ 2.64.) Once all the appropriate forms have been submitted, you can expect to hear from Northwestern regarding the status of your application within 2 weeks.
*This application is for U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (those who have an I-551 or "Green Card").
After applying:
- Arrange for an official copy of your high school transcript to be sent to Northwestern College.
- If you've already taken the ACT, SAT or CLT, your scores will likely appear on your high school transcript. If you've not taken either test, we recommend you do so and indicate you want your scores sent to us. (Northwestern's ACT code: 1346; Northwestern's SAT code: 6490).
High school and homeschool applicants* are considered based on their probable success at Northwestern College as indicated primarily by high school grades and test scores. (Northwestern is test-optional, but we still encourage all applicants to submit ACT/SAT or CLT scores; test scores are required for applicants whose high school GPA is ≤ 2.64.) Once all the appropriate forms have been submitted, you can expect to hear from Northwestern regarding the status of your application within 2 weeks.
*This application is for U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (those who have an I-551 or "Green Card").
After applying:
- Arrange for an official copy of your high school transcript to be sent to Northwestern College.
- If you've already taken the ACT, SAT or CLT, your scores will likely appear on your high school transcript. If you've not taken either test, we recommend you do so and indicate you want your scores sent to us. (Northwestern's ACT code: 1346; Northwestern's SAT code: 6490).
High school and homeschool applicants* are considered based on their probable success at Northwestern College as indicated primarily by high school grades and test scores. (Northwestern is test-optional, but we still encourage all applicants to submit ACT/SAT or CLT scores; test scores are required for applicants whose high school GPA is ≤ 2.64.) Once all the appropriate forms have been submitted, you can expect to hear from Northwestern regarding the status of your application within 2 weeks.
*This application is for U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (those who have an I-551 or "Green Card").
After applying:
- Arrange for an official copy of your high school transcript to be sent to Northwestern College.
- If you've already taken the ACT, SAT or CLT, your scores will likely appear on your high school transcript. If you've not taken either test, we recommend you do so and indicate you want your scores sent to us. (Northwestern's ACT code: 1346; Northwestern's SAT code: 6490).
Transfer applicants
Transfer applicants
Transfer applicants
Transfer applicants* are considered based on their college success to date. Transfer applicants should have a current cumulative college GPA of at least 2.25. Once all the appropriate forms have been submitted, you can expect to hear from Northwestern regarding the status of your application within 2 weeks.
*This application is for U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (those who have an I-551 or "Green Card").
After applying:
- Arrange for official copies of your high school and all college transcripts to be sent to Northwestern College. Once all transcripts are received, our registrar will complete a transcript credit evaluation for you.
- You may be asked to provide standardized test scores. The admissions office will contact you if we need your ACT/SAT/CLT results.
Transfer applicants* are considered based on their college success to date. Transfer applicants should have a current cumulative college GPA of at least 2.25. Once all the appropriate forms have been submitted, you can expect to hear from Northwestern regarding the status of your application within 2 weeks.
*This application is for U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (those who have an I-551 or "Green Card").
After applying:
- Arrange for official copies of your high school and all college transcripts to be sent to Northwestern College. Once all transcripts are received, our registrar will complete a transcript credit evaluation for you.
- You may be asked to provide standardized test scores. The admissions office will contact you if we need your ACT/SAT/CLT results.
Transfer applicants* are considered based on their college success to date. Transfer applicants should have a current cumulative college GPA of at least 2.25. Once all the appropriate forms have been submitted, you can expect to hear from Northwestern regarding the status of your application within 2 weeks.
*This application is for U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (those who have an I-551 or "Green Card").
After applying:
- Arrange for official copies of your high school and all college transcripts to be sent to Northwestern College. Once all transcripts are received, our registrar will complete a transcript credit evaluation for you.
- You may be asked to provide standardized test scores. The admissions office will contact you if we need your ACT/SAT/CLT results.
Review Northwestern's admission requirements
If you prefer to submit a paper copy, you can download the application. Once completed, your application should be mailed to the Northwestern College admissions office.
Review Northwestern's admission requirements
If you prefer to submit a paper copy, you can download the application. Once completed, your application should be mailed to the Northwestern College admissions office.
Review Northwestern's admission requirements
If you prefer to submit a paper copy, you can download the application. Once completed, your application should be mailed to the Northwestern College admissions office.
Next steps
Next steps
Next steps
Once you've applied and are accepted, you can begin thinking about how to pay for college. An important first step is completing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA can be filed after October 1. Visit our financial aid webpage for step-by-step instructions, timelines and other information that will help make college affordable for you.
Once you've applied and are accepted, you can begin thinking about how to pay for college. An important first step is completing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA can be filed after October 1. Visit our financial aid webpage for step-by-step instructions, timelines and other information that will help make college affordable for you.
Once you've applied and are accepted, you can begin thinking about how to pay for college. An important first step is completing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA can be filed after October 1. Visit our financial aid webpage for step-by-step instructions, timelines and other information that will help make college affordable for you.