1.    Academic Excellence: Applicants are expected to have a strong academic record. While Northeastern does not specify a minimum GPA, the middle 50% range for admitted students’ high school GPA is between 4.2 and 4.5 on a 4.0 scale, indicating that successful candidates typically graduate near the top of their class. 

    2.    Standardized Test Scores: Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission. If you choose to submit standardized testing, you may submit the SAT (CEEB Code 3667), ACT (College Code 1880), or both. Northeastern super-scores and will only consider your best score between the two types of tests. 

    3.    Application Components:

    •    Completed Application: Submit through the Common Application or Coalition Application, along with a non-refundable application fee of $75 or a fee waiver request. 

    •    Coursework and Grades Form: All first-year applicants are required to self-report their coursework and grades through this form, available in Northeastern’s Application Status Check. 

    •    Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are required.

    •    School Report and Counselor Recommendation: A school report and a recommendation letter from a school counselor.

    •    Teacher Evaluations: Two letters of recommendation from teachers familiar with the student’s academic performance.

    •    Mid-Year Report: Submission of mid-year grades as soon as they become available.