<p>Another reason I am looking at Notre Dame is the Architecture Department which is one of the best in the country. It has the mix of values and ethics with the high academics that I want. I have noticed that I often times do not think about the things that I have done that will look good on an application. I am also ready to retake the ACT for a better score. Unfortunately I cannot do much about my GPA, but taking very difficult classes and missing two weeks of school two years in a row due to an injury, 10th grade, and losing your baby brother when your mom is 30 weeks along, this past November, I think I have a bit of an excuse. And despite that I have continued to go to college classes at a four year university, where I will be getting an Associates Degree from this April. This is just temporary, it is apart of my high school’s opportunities that I have been able to take advantage of. It has put me better off than ANY person who has a perfect GPA and 36 on their ACT or someone who has taken all AP classes. I just want to go somewhere that is looked upon with respect and where I will feel apart of a family, as I have heard about Notre Dame.</p>
<p>My original number one school was MIT but I want to have fun and not want kill myself because of the crazy workload. I have other schools on a list but Notre Dame is number one and I will do anything academically to get in.</p>
<p>Sorry if I sound rude but I am just being honest and it is how I am feeling about people telling me that I have no chance at something that I will prove I can do, and a 27 is not a really low ACT it is top 90% of the effing country. I now know that I will just ask my questions to the Admissions people at the school instead of going here. </p>
<p>Thanks and sorry if I sound rude, but getting your thoughts across can do that sometimes.</p>