eagle69

I'm a rising senior

Thanks!!!

Gpa: 3.9 on a consistent rise
Rank: N/A
Elite top 100 public school known for scholars
State: MN
Gender: Male
Race: white
Act: 35C, 34E, 36M, 36R, 34S
SAT IIs: USH 770, Math 2 750
AP: Euro 4, stats 4, us history tbd, am lit tbd
Senior load:
AP: Econ, Bio, calc bc, comp gov, us gov
World Literature, concert band (highest level in national recognized program)
Recs: none yet, but I'm in tight with my counselor and several teachers so fingers crossed
Ecs: 4 years football (2 letters, 2 year starter)
3 years basketball
Community service letter (2 letters by grad)
4 years of being a church leader for middle schoolers
Several mission trips
580 hours of comm service by graduation
3 years of student leadership team
3 summers of umping little leaguers
3 years marching band
3 years pep band
4 years concert band
Summer Camp leader
I have written my essays and I am really proud of them, and think they're at least above average. I pray.

Should I apply EA?

And have a happy fourth!!

irishmary203

Eagle69, I think ND puts their app up on August 1st so they may change their essay topics from last year. You commented that you have already written your essays so just be aware that you may have completely different topics. Many schools change their supplemental essays year to year.

As for your chances, I kind of hate those but your ACT is great obviously. Don't know if gpa is weighted or unweighted. I would contact your regional rep in August and ask for their opinion about whether you should go early or not.

Good luck to you whatever you do.

eagle69

Thanks! I know they could change and I'm prepared to handle that if they do. And it's unweighted.

Irishcali

I think you look great. One thing that jumped out at me though, is how do you have 4 years of football and 3 years of marching band? Isn't marching band performing during half time and throughout your football games? I'm thinking that you might be more of a part time band member, but you should clarify that as otherwise it might make them wonder. Just my thoughts.

eagle69

This is true that I cannot march games, but I went to the state fair and other local parades and trips, as well as NYC with the marching band. I'll clarify this. Thanks!

selkirks

Solid chances. ND loves varsity athletes; especially those with community service and excellent academics. I can't say you're a shoo-in (I can never say that--you just never know), but you definitely have better chances than many.

happy1

If ND is your top choice, I see no downside to applying EA.

MImama

Even if ND is not your top choice, I see no downside in applying EA.