We are so excited to be in the midst of the selection process again for Torch. Our Selection Committee is busy reading about our nominees this year and getting to know the students through their essays, applications, letters of recommendation, and Torch nominations. We are lucky to have received 500 nominations this year for Torch, and now the rigorous work of selection begins. We want to thank each nominator for taking the time to share with us their nominees for Torch. We are indebted to our nominators for advocating for their students and helping us to find our next class of Torch scholars by nominating students wit talent and potential for college persistence.
So, what happens next? I have talked with many Torch applicants, nominators, and counselors about the next step in the Torch selection process. Our Selection Committee will meet next week to select 40-45 students to be Finalists for Torch. Finalists participate in Interview Day on campus in March, where we spend the day with students, getting to know each student and his/her support figure. Students who are moving on to the next step in the process as Finalists will be notified by February 18.
I encourage all Torch nominees to check their email and NU Applicant Status check regularly. Also, nominees should make sure that all of their application materials (Official SAT /ACT scores, letters of recommendation, and transcripts) have been received by Northeastern.
This is an exciting time for all nominees as well as the Torch Program. Check back to the blog for updates. Nominees, keep up your good work senior year and keep looking for those scholarships and opportunities for next year. It's not easy work, but it will pay off in the longrun.
Jana McCarthy, Torch Director
