nddreamer426

White female
School: private independent in New Hampshire
GPA: unweighted - 4.1 (my school has a 70 as the lowest passing rate, so it boosts our GPA)
Rank: top 10% (they don't release ranks)
AP: 11 overall, 6 senior year (5's in bio, calc bc, chemistry, us history, and 4 in lit)
SAT: 2210 (800 math, 700 CR, 710 writing) (retaking in October)
SAT II: Math II 800, Bio M 800, Chem 790
Varsity Soccer Player
Key Club President (previous co-vp and treasurer)
spent all 4 summers volunteering at hospital - past two as student volunteer manager (just got 400 hour award)
Math Team captain
State Team to ARML for 2 years
AMC12 - 102
AIME - 3
Spring Musical Stage Manager (4 years on stage crew)
very active in youth ministry
AP Scholar w/ Distinction
Nat'l Merit SemiFinalist - applying for finalist
multiple academic awards, both school and book awards (including Princeton Book Award of Maine), etc.
National Honor Society
Student Ambassador
Basketball and Softball as underclassman

I know this should be in the chances area, but I really wanted some people who knew the school a little better.
Thanks in advance!

ChrisND13'

I think you have a very good chance, all you need are some good recommendations and solid essays for the common app and supplement.

flamingo939

luckilly, my college guidence guy used to work in admissions for notre dame. he said your gpa, recommendations, and everything else means nothing to them. if you have a 1470 (math and reading) sat your in. if not, than maybe but probably not. so youve got that including the other stuff. i wouldnt sweat it. five or six of my friends from last year got in with lower scores than you. only one went, the others went ivy league lol. smartest class ever through the prep. anyway, youll get it. dont worry.

Irishcali

I think you look very strong! I do think you will get in! If I'd suggest anything, I might suggest that you try the ACT test instead of taking the SAT again. I know it's not as popular in NH, but you might find your scores much higher and you have the option of sending them or not if you do not like them. Your SAT will still show all your previous scores, so I don't see the point too much there. You have done well, tests, class difficulty, community service, sports and activities. I think you have a great shot!

If you have any other questions, let me know! I have a daughter that is a current junior at ND. It's a fabulous choice!

prius

Great qualifications! Since you have so much going on, I'd suggest that for your essays you really try to identify and define your passion. When you can do that in the context of what you can do for Notre Dame as well as what Notre Dame can do for you, you shouldn't have a problem. Enjoy the Class of 2014 and Jimmy Clausen's senior year!

red06

I don't disagree with the previous comments. I just have to say that while you look like a great candidate, it really is a crapshoot. Not everyone with your scores and gpa get in.