Chance Me Notre Dame 2021 Early Action

GraceDad
Fri, 07 Oct 2016 19:10:09 +0000

I agree with @ejcclc , we really need to know your unweighted GPA. If you have an unweighted GPA in the mid 3.9’s or higher, I think you have a pretty good chance. Notre Dame has repeatedly said they believe academic performance while taking a rigorous schedule is a better predictor of success in college then standardized test scores. You’ve said that you’ve taken the most difficult schedule you can, your unweighted GPA will tell us how well you excelled in that rigorous environment.

I actually thought your EC’s were pretty good. I don’t know how the admissions department will look at them. I like the fact that you stuck with your XC team despite your injury. I believe that speaks to the kind of person that you are. Many kids would’ve quit because they felt sorry for themselves or would’ve used the sudden “free time” to focus on their studies, etc. Notre Dame is looking for someone who can be a positive influence on others and that are not solely focused on themselves.

As others have stated, I would encourage you take the SAT’s again. Even if you could get your score above 1450, I think it would significantly improve your chances.