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I don't want to burst your bubble, and urge you to apply if this is where you see yourself, but I see several red flags in the wrong direction. Keep in mind that the general consensus is that 75% of the applicants to ND are "qualified" to attend. That said, it is time to look at specifics. A 29 ACT is mediocre at best for a top university, but you still have time to bring that up significantly. A 3 and a 4 in your AP exams by no means set you apart. Your strength of schedule is commendable, but you need to excel in those classes as well, with top grades. Being a 1st class Scout probably shouldn't even be mentioned when you are competing with literally hundreds of Eagle Scouts. No sports is not necessarily a deal-breaker, but I don't see any real passion reflected in any of the ECs you list. That brings it all down to the essays. To paraphrase Tim Russert: "Passion. Passion. Passion." The success of your application will come down to how well you present yourself as an individual who belongs at Notre Dame -- both as a contributor to the campus community and as a student. Good luck!
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