Transferring to Notre Dame Spring '12

umdtransfer6
Wed, 25 May 2011 16:52:53 +0000

Hello, I know this site is merely opinion based on academic experience, but it’s interesting to see what others think and it may spawn some good conversation.
I will be applying to Notre Dame in the fall for Spring '12 admission. I have currently just finished my freshman year at a top public university and my major is Government and Politics. I want to transfer because I’m not challenged enough with my current curriculum and I believe Notre Dame’s high level of academics will allow me to exercise my full potential, as cliche as that sounds.

My Stats are:

HS:
86/100 UW
SAT:1210/1600
Got credit for 1 AP but I took 5 APs

College:
3.793 GPA with rigorous courses
Inducted to 2 honor societies and Deans list

ECs I have a good amount, I think just enough to satisfy the unwritten requirement
I have Volunteer/work experience as well at a financial firm and the United Nations.

I speak three languages: English, Arabic, and Italian.

My essays will be very specific (describing why I can pursue my goals with more focus).

I will have a letter of rec from my government teacher which will be great, an arabic teacher, and a letter from a corporate lawyer who graduated from the ILR school in Cornell.

Also, I heard that applying for Spring admission is a little more lenient than Fall, but can anyone shed light on this? (as well as chance me!)

Thank you very much