Colleges in Evanston - what are my options?

Hi there, folks. I'm keen on applying to colleges in Evanston due to personal reasons but I'm not sure what my options are. Could anyone give me a list of colleges in this area and maybe a quick review if possible?

Sure! Evanston, located in Illinois, is home to Northwestern University—a renowned university, known as one of the top research institutions in the nation and categorized as an R1 Institution (Doctoral Universities, Highest Research Activity). It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields through its different colleges, namely:

1. Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences: With over 40 majors and minors, it offers traditional liberal arts and sciences disciplines as well as interdisciplinary curriculum.

2. The McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science: Offers a range of engineering programs renowned for their interdisciplinary focus.

3. The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications: Known for its strong journalism program since it's one of the top schools for journalism in the U.S., Medill also offers integrated marketing communications degrees.

4. The School of Education and Social Policy: Focuses on education, psychology, social policy, and others.

5. Bienen School of Music: Offers comprehensive music training programs.

6. School of Communication: Covers the fields of communication studies, dance, theatre, performing arts, radio/television/film, and more.

7. The School of Professional Studies: For working professionals seeking to advance their careers or switch career paths.

Notably, these are different colleges within the Northwestern University system, which allows students to fully explore different disciplines and consider interdisciplinary studies. Northwestern also has a very strong campus culture and offers a wide array of extracurricular activities. You can expect a diverse, intellectually rigorous environment with a lot of ambitious students.

However, please note that it's pretty competitive. The school has an acceptance rate of about 7-8%, so it would be wise to consider it a reach school and still apply to other universities to keep your options open. Looks like you're considering this area due to personal reasons. If proximity is an important deciding factor for you, it's also worth checking out the nearby colleges in Chicago!