Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will classes begin?
   • NU will start classes in the Fall of 2008.
2. How many students is NU planning on enrolling for Fall 2008?
   • 20 students in Journalism and 20 in Communication.
3. What are the minimum test scores for the SAT and ACT?
   • NU does not have minimums—every applicant is evaluated on a variety of criteria.
   • Admissions are competitive: attaining a particular score on a test does NOT guarantee admission.
   • At the Evanston campus, the middle 50 percent of test scores for entering students ranges from 29 to 33 on the ACT; on the SAT Reasoning Test, the critical reading range was 650 to 730 and the math from 660 to 750.
4. What are NUs minimums for the TOEFL test (NU does not accept the IELTS)?
   • NU does not have minimums—every applicant is evaluated on a variety of criteria.
   • Admissions are competitive: attaining a particular score on a test does NOT guarantee admission.
5. What degrees will be offered?
   • The Bachelor of Science in Journalism
   • The Bachelor of Science in Communication
6. Are the degrees (i.e. the diplomas) the same as those on the home campus?
   • Yes, the degrees (diplomas) are indistinguishable from those granted on the Evanston campus.
7. What do students do with these degrees?
   They go on to careers that involve:
   • producing and editing news and other information for all media
   • managing public perceptions and debates about important personal and policy issues, including image and brand management (marketing, advertising, public relations)
   • radio, music, film, television, Internet, and interactive entertainment
   • digital information management and web site design
   • nonprofit organization, government, and public advocacy