Early action at ND - worth it?

techvet
Wed, 28 May 2008 15:58:26 +0000

cptofthehouse - in response to a question you raised, I feel subjectively that they judge you more harshly, even though I have NO proof of that. It’s just a gut feeling.

Here’s ND’s official response to the question. From https://admissionslegacy.nd.edu/und/FAQ.cfm#13:

"Should I apply during Early Action or Regular Action?

Early Action can be a confusing process because every college and university uses it in a different way. Perhaps the easiest means of understanding how Notre Dame uses the Early Action process is to describe what it is not. It is not the avenue students should take merely because Notre Dame is their first choice. Nor is it easier to gain admission through the Early Action process.

In deciding whether or not to apply Early, a student should ask themselves a simple question: can I submit my best application in October of my senior year? If he or she believes that they can put their best foot forward at that time, then Early Action is probably the correct route for them. However, if a student believes that an extra semester could be beneficial to their application for whatever reason (to raise their grades a little, to take an extra SAT or ACT, to add on to their resume, etc.), then that student should consider applying during Regular Action.

There are two additional notes that a student should also consider when deciding whether to apply via Early or Regular Action. The first is that our Early Action process is non-binding. This means that if a student is admitted in Early Action, he or she still has until May 1st to decide whether or not to attend Notre Dame. Second, if a student applies Early and then takes a standardized test in either November or December, there is no guarantee that we will receive those scores in time to consider them along with the rest of a student’s application. We should receive standardized test scores for tests administered in October. Students should plan accordingly.

For more information on when to apply, please click here. Also, if you have any further questions, please call the Undergraduate Admissions Office at (574) 631-7505."