Study Groups and Tutoring Application

Background Information

First Name*

Last name*

Northwestern email address*

Student ID (7-digit Northwestern University ID from Wildcard)*

NetID (letters and numbers)*

Major(s)*

*if undeclared, note that and tell us what you're considering

Class standing*

First year

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Graduation date*

*estimated month and year (MM/YYYY), e.g. 06/2025

Overall GPA*

Phone number*

*cell or the best number to reach you at

Program Commitment

Being a peer leader for a course-specific program is a significant commitment, but a very rewarding experience as well. We are looking for peer leaders who are not just comfortable with the course material, but also highly responsible, empathetic, and committed to facilitating group learning.

We ask our peer leaders to be available for the full academic year. Staffing needs may vary, subject to demand. Rare exceptions may be made for spring quarter conflicts. All first-year peer leaders must be available in fall 2025.

Are you available the entire academic year?*

I am available the entire academic year.

I may have a conflict.

Please include any additional information you would like us to consider:

Please elaborate if you have a strong preference for one course or subject, or if there's something you would like to add:

Please indicate which of these programs, if any, you have participated in as a student. (It is *not* a requirement that you have participated in these programs.)*

Drop-in Peer Tutoring

Peer-Guided Study Groups

Mentored Study Program

None

Transcipt*

You MUST attach Your Unofficial Transcript File in the following format: LastName_FirstName_Transcript

We will not consider your application if the transcript is not in this format.

In general, we require applicants to have a B+ or higher in the courses they want to support.

Drag and drop files here or

Why are you interested in applying to be a peer leader in our course-specific programs?*

(~75-100 words)

Everyone has different strengths and areas for growth. Please evaluate yourself in the following areas, indicating where you are already strong, and areas where you have room to improve. Please be honest; we are not looking for perfection. Students who are still developing some of these skills can make excellent peer leaders.

Patient*

Area for growth

Solid skills

A strength for me

Proactive*

Area for growth

Solid skills

A strength for me

Reliable*

Area for growth

Solid skills

A strength for me

Good communicator*

Area for growth

Solid skills

A strength for me

Comfortable approaching others*

Area for growth

Solid skills

A strength for me

Please comment on your ratings, in particular any areas you identified as needing growth.*

What experiences, skills, and/or personality traits do you have that you believe would make you a good peer leader? Please use specific examples.*

(~200-250 words)

What do you think would be the most challenging aspect of this position for you? What actions would you take to try to overcome this challenge?*

(~100-150 words)

If you were a peer leader, what would you do to contribute to an inclusive environment, where people with a variety of identities (whether related to race, gender identity, disability, language, etc.) feel invited to contribute and succeed?*

(~200-250 words)

What has been the most challenging aspect of your Northwestern academic experience, and how have you addressed it?*

(~100-150 words)

Imagine you were working with a student who just did not seem to "get it," despite your repeated attempts to help them understand. What would you do or say?*

Within your response, please share the actual language you would use in speaking to the student. (~200-250 words)

As a peer leader, you'll be working with groups of students. What are your strengths and areas for improvement when working with groups?*

(~100-150 words)

Please check here to indicate that you have read the job descriptions for each program to which you have applied.*

Job descriptions are available on our website.

I have read the job descriptions.

Send me a copy of my responses