<p>Last week my friend told me that it was a good idea to call admissions with any questions you have because it puts you on their map, they write down your name and know that you're genuinely interested in their school. She said it sometimes makes a big difference and that you should call even if you have a made-up question. Does anyone think that this would make a difference? Notre Dame is having an information program in my area later this month and I was thinking it would be a good idea to go and meet the representative for my area but my mom said it wouldn't make a difference. I was just wondering what do you think about this? Does talking to an admissions counselor help in any way? Do they even write down your name?</p>
<p>Ok. Your friend is so right. Your mom is so wrong. I spoke several times on the phone and in person. I also emailed him some questions. I was definitely in his radar b/c before I even applied, my regional rep took enough effort and time to send a tube with a Notre Dame poster. Now, I have no idea how much of a deal that is, but eventually, when April came around, I was accepted. Now, I didnt expect to be accepted, b/c my stats arent the best in the world. Im sure that my communications with my rep helped a lot.</p>
<p>I would NEVER call with a made up question. One, it's just plain wrong to take up someone's time as a ploy for you to manipulate the system. Two, my guess is these folks have a pretty good idea of what's made up and what's not.</p>
<p>That being said, you don't have <em>any</em> valid questions for admissions? And definitely go to the information session - they do keep track of who goes and you will gain information about the school and their admissions process that you do not already know.</p>
<p>I agree. Additionally, if you dug through these posts, I am sure you would find some questions. Heck, I have been on these boards for five years now and am a ND senior and I still have questions about how things run at Notre Dame.</p>
<p>"That being said, you don't have <em>any</em> valid questions for admissions? "</p>
<p>I went to an information session in August AT the actual university. I wanted to go just so my mom can get more info (though she says she knows enough already...she used to do military recruiting at universities around Indiana) and so that I can meet the admissions rep for my area.</p>
<p>That doesn't mean you won't hear new information at this session. If you really want to go to Notre Dame, it won't hurt you to attend/</p>
<p>That's interesting, there's an admissions thing tomorrow night, and I'm not going. It's an hour away, I've already been to one and I've gone to ND once for a tour and all that other jazz and once with my church for fun...this won't hurt me will it? I mean, I email the place at least once a month...pretty bad, I know, but my latest was about what kind of research the engineering dept. does with NASA, of course, that was through the engineering dept, not admissions...so I doubt that they would know about it.</p>
<p>I think you will be fine.</p>
<p>Having been in your position with my son just one year ago, I would also agree with Irish in that I think you will be fine smarterturtle. If I had to reflect and point to things that I think helped my son gain acceptance (EA) I would have to say scores, grades and essays. I have looked at his Notre Dame essay more than once since his acceptance and can understand why it helped in admissions. Write it as if you are telling a story--your desire to attend Notre Dame will shine through. I don't think making a lot of phone calls and e-mails make any difference. Polite thank-yous and quick questions that are not covered via info sessions and brochures are appropriate. Good Luck!</p>
<p>how do i find my own regional rep..... im not having any luck</p>
<p>Well, I got on the mailing list and they sent me a thing in mail for when they were giving a presentation in my area...I don't think they have actual regional reps because the same person who did the presentation in my area did the one I attended at ND. (Gabriel Brown if you're curious.)</p>