Added:
ND is need blind in its assessment of International applicants and does offer some financial aid. However they want the CSS, the cost of which may be prohibitive: have you requested a CSS fee waiver already or asked whether they accept the ISFAA (similar to CSS but free/online)?
I assume you are applying to ND REA and Wake Forest EA - correct?
Are you done with supplements? Have you had qualified readers (such as on this website - do not post your essays online for fear of them getting stolen or flagged) review them?