Northeastern University

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1. portfolio2025-26500 words

   Applies to: College of Arts, Media and Design applicants submitting the optional creative portfolio

   If you are applying to the College of Arts, Media and Design, you are encouraged to submit a portfolio under your Application Status Check after applying to Northeastern. Applicants are encouraged to complete all forms, including Academic Profile, Media Uploads, and Personal Statement (500-word limit). Please only submit one portfolio. Additional submissions will not be reviewed.

   This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: Northeastern University has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.

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