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Get the inside scoop on Northern Illinois University admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Current Student
The application was a couple pages long, and the university required no essays or interview. Selectivity is not high, and the university offers a...   READ MORE
Former Student
I didn't need an interview or anything. I sent in an application and a high school transcript, and they sent me an acceptance letter, though it t...   READ MORE
Alumni
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Current Student
the regular admissions process is filling out the application and writing a one page essay about yourself. you have to have a minimum of a 2.75 gpa,...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Current Student
My undergraduate program is the pre-physical therapy program, designed to include all the classes that I would need before I apply for or enter a ...   READ MORE
Former Student
I enrolled in a variety of general classes during my year at NIU. The different departments all seemed to be fairly "good," for lack of a better ...   READ MORE
Alumni
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Current Student
the classes are sufficient. the interest level is based on what you are interested in, of course. popular classes fill up fast. when registering for...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Current Student
One of the requirements for acceptance into the professional program was to observe in physical therapy clinics for a total of 50 hours. This provide...   READ MORE
Former Student
I didn't have direct experience with employment networks, but roommates of mine all had positive experiences. They attended multiple "job fairs" with...   READ MORE
Alumni
I received several offers and joined one of the top three law firms in Chicago. I am now a $1 million a year (compensation) partner at that same firm...   READ MORE
Current Student
a lot of graduates work in admissions offices or take student teaching jobs. there are internship fairs about once a semester where recruiters come ou...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
I always felt safe on campus, and usually had a wonderful time in my residence hall community. Housing services and the campus are always offeri...   READ MORE
Former Student
The NIU campus is nice, but nothing special. It is well maintained, with some nice features (The Den features video games, food, bowling, etc.) ...   READ MORE
Alumni
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Current Student
the housing is alright compared to most campuses. most students prefer to stay in Neptune or Stevenson, because the rooms are bigger. Stevenson has...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
DeKalb has a number of bars and restaurants that students like to attend. There are a couple bars that have live music on a regular basis, and th...   READ MORE
Former Student
DeKalb offers a variety of things to do.. plenty of restaurants, and a very large number of bars in the area. Being under 21, I wasn't allowed in...   READ MORE
Alumni
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Current Student
As far as parties, we have Bar One, Hukies (club , bar, and food), and Greek Row. Greek Row of course is where the Frats and Sororities live, and th...   READ MORE

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