Qualifications

Your high school preparation should include four years of mathematics, including one year of calculus, and four years of science, including chemistry and physics. Students with outstanding high school records who fall just short of these standards may still be considered for ISP.

You should complete the study of one-variable differential and integral calculus before enrolling in ISP. If you will not complete this study in high school, we will ask you to outline how you plan to fulfill this requirement.

In addition to the tests required by Northwestern of all applicants (SAT I or ACT), you will need to take three SAT II Subject Tests: the Math Level II, Physics, and Chemistry.  We will accept the SAT Biology subject test, AP test scores, and the appropriate college credits (non-AP, transcripts required) in place of one or more of these required tests.  Be sure you have these scores reported to Northwestern University. We will delay making a decision on your ISP application until we have received them.

Please contact the program coordinator if you have questions about your qualifications or preparation.