25 Mar 2024
Congratulations to NBCK 2024 graduate Lu Yunge for receiving an admission offer from Northeastern University in the United States! Located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, Northeastern University is a famous research-oriented private university with a history of more than 100 years. As one of the fastest-growing institutions in the United States in the past decade, 95% of the faculty members have Doctorate or the highest degree in the corresponding field. Due to the surge in the number of applicants and the adjustment of admission standards, Northeastern University's admission difficulty has even been on par with Ivy League schools in recent years. This article will focus on Yun Ge’s application to Northeastern University in the United States, and share with everyone the key points in the application path for undergraduate studies in the United States.
Advancement escort: two-way efforts in application materials "In response to the difficulties encountered in learning, reading materials and consulting literature are my first choice. When I encounter difficulties in solving problems independently, discussions and exchanges with classmates and teachers help me a lot. It is very important to leave no doubts and not delay tasks."
The establishment of the US application direction was one of the paths that the Admissions Counseling Office had already included in the plan when it first communicated with Yun Ge about the plan. The differences in the application systems and standards between the UK and the US are important factors that must be considered. The standardized test scores themselves can be applied to both routes and will not restrict the dual application routes. However, considering the differences between the two routes, the Admissions Counseling Office had to ensure that Yun Ge could reflect the academic and professionalism that the UK application direction pays more attention to, and that Yun Ge could also highlight the comprehensiveness and comprehensiveness that the US application direction pays more attention to. Facts have proved that Yun Ge's efforts have been recognized. The balanced control of all subject sections is the basic principle that Yun Ge keeps in mind and insists on putting into practice. In the end, the day and night application for the US undergraduate program also illuminated the way forward after the lights in countless study rooms flickered.
The screening of comprehensive ability and all-round development is done to a large extent through the application materials, and the review of GPA (Grade Point Average) in the application for American colleges is particularly strict. The applicant's effort will be evaluated through the school's GPA and their potential to adapt to the challenges of college will be predicted. This is also a point that Yun Ge was very clear about when he started applying for American colleges. Since the GPA assessment is quite comprehensive, it includes comprehensive indicators such as assignments, quiz, tests, midterm/final exams, projects, participations, and efforts, which will reflect the comprehensive performance of the subjects studied one by one. Whether it is daily attendance or the completion of intensive training tests, with the invisible rigid requirement of balanced development, Yun Ge has put all his efforts into the implementation of various tasks in each subject. Although the course content and the memorization project schedule are relatively tight, Yun Ge still adheres to the good habit of "finishing today's work today", and difficult problems will not be left behind and accumulated due to heavy tasks. Discussing academic issues in the teacher's office has become a punch-in project that Yun Ge will never miss. This is also an important step that every student preparing to study abroad must take solid steps in their study and life.
Since the US application direction places more emphasis on the Unweighted GPA, Yun Ge's classroom performance, test scores, and practical research in academic tasks will have the same impact on the final score, which undoubtedly emphasizes comprehensiveness and balance again. In fact, after establishing the goal of applying to the US, Yun Ge, with his firm belief, insisted on solid implementation of the course tasks of each subject under the joint efforts of teachers and classmates. It is not easy to take all aspects into consideration at the same time. The full schedule also allowed Yun Ge to experience the late nights of college life in advance. The arrival of the final admission offer is undoubtedly the best reward for his hard work along the way.
"I chose to apply to American universities because of the high-quality education system and the opportunities for rich practice and in-depth research. This is what the guidance office repeatedly emphasized to me when I first confirmed my goal."
As one of the advantageous programs of Northeastern University, Northeastern University has been ranked No. 1 in the United States for many years in the rankings of the best internship universities and the best internship/employment services released by U.S. News, which is enough to show the absolute status of its Co-op internship program in the minds of applicants and cooperating companies. It is precisely because the application of American colleges attaches great importance to students' practical ability and comprehensive quality that the Office of Advising has appropriately integrated practice-related projects and activities into Yun Ge's daily academic life. Although the application road that emphasizes both academics and practice is difficult, Yun Ge has never retreated. While cultivating scientific inquiry and practical abilities, it has undoubtedly helped the chances of admission in the application.
"There will be many difficulties to overcome on the road to application. The key is to move forward steadily and persistently after clarifying the goals that suit you. Appropriate pressure can give you a certain sense of urgency, so it is also crucial to combine work and rest and allocate time." Looking back on the past, like most students preparing to study abroad in world-renowned universities, under the guidance of the guidance and academic department, Yun Ge is not only willing to study hard at the standardized level, but also regards the results of the unified examination for studying abroad as the only goal. According to the communication and program adjustment of the guidance office at various stages, Yun Ge participated in various challenging projects with considerable gold content, including the UKMT British Mathematics Challenge, the AMC American Mathematics Challenge and the Johns Hopkins Mathematics Challenge. While taking into account academic standardization, Yun Ge also included the back-up project in the time allocation list in the schedule planning. Every step from training preparation to winning honors is Yun Ge's efforts to reach a higher level and prove his hard work.
In interpersonal communication with classmates, in training and study, and badminton competitions, Yun Ge will not miss the moments of relaxation. The heavy academic tasks and back-lifting challenges require all-out research, and the outdoor activities that are exclusive to youth and the leisure time to release pressure with friends are also indispensable growth memories at this age. It is precisely in this time of struggle with a balance of work and rest that Yun Ge and his friends worked hard and made progress together, and finally achieved the ideal goal of applying for a US college, which is gratifying.
The above is the good news shared by Yun Ge, a 2024 graduate of NBCKl, about his admission to Northeastern University in the United States. Only firm determination and down-to-earth efforts on the road to application can make ideals shine into reality and create their own miracles. I wish all the students preparing to study abroad can also make continuous breakthroughs in their own tracks and get into their ideal schools as soon as possible!
