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Northwestern Academy for Chicago Public Schools
Programming for students from 9th through 12th grade
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About Northwestern Academy
• Four programming areas– Personal Enrichment & Leadership Development
through classroom and field experiences, focusing on personal growth and reflection.
– College Advising for both students and families– Cultural & Civic Engagement through events in and
around the city of Chicago • No cost for student or family• Adaptive programs to meet students’ needs– No event is for all students– No two students have an identical experience
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Who Qualifies?
• Academically excellent, earning all As & Bs in rigorous courses (AP, IB, Honors when available)
• Must meet one of the following four categories:– Socioeconomically disadvantaged (i.e. free or
reduced lunch, or a family of four earning >$65,000)– Underrepresented ethnic or cultural minority (i.e.
African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander, etc.)
– First-generation in family to attend a four-year college in the United States
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How to Apply
• Application consists of:– Student and family information– Short answer questions and one essay– Recommendation from an English or Math teacher
• Apply online!– www.academy.northwestern.edu/how-to-apply
• Contact Cassandra Geiger, Director, with questions– [email protected]– (847) 467-4471