Another Chances Inquiry

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>What are my chances of getting in? And what can I improve during my senior year to boost my chances?</p>

<p>Public High School in Indianapolis Area
- Algebra I and II in middle school
- P.E. during summers
- Freshman year: Honors Geometry, Biology (no honors available), Honors English, Men's Choir, Intro to Journalism, Health, Computers (required), French I
- Sophomore year: Trig/Precalc, Chemistry (again, no honors available), Honors English, Show Choir, World History (no honors available), French II, Etymology, Microbiology
- Junior year: AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature, French III, Speech (college credit), Genetics, Creative Writing, US History, Art, Psychology (dual credit)
- Upcoming Senior year schedule: AP Statistics, AP English Language, Sociology, Biotech, Government/Economics (no AP available for either), French IV, AP Music Theory, Computer Desktop Publishing, Multimedia Studies</p>

<p>Statistics
- All A's
- GPA: Unweighted 4.0 on 4.0 scale (not sure how exactly our school weights GPA)
- SAT: 2020 (CR 690, W 670, M 660)</p>

<p>Extra-Curriculars
- NHS
- Thespian Society: all plays/musicals in high school (student director of one play, lead role in one musical, supporting roles in all others)
- Indianapolis Children's Choir and Youth Chorale: 7 years (toured abroad to China, Greece/Turkey), leadership team
- Piano: played for 12 years, gold medal at ISSMA State three years (maybe four this year)
- Catholic Church: cantor for 4 years, altar server for 4 years, lector for 1 year, music ensemble for 10+ years, pilgrimage led by priest to Italy, paid position as substitute pianist/accompanist (play 2 Masses a month)</p>

<p>Plans
- Double major in music and an academic field (potentially English or FTT?)</p>

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<p>Nobody have any input?</p>

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<p>SATs are a bit light, considering the high scores from a large percentage of applicants. Consider retaking SAT and/or ACTs. What is your passion, and how can you expand your leadership role with that passion?</p>

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<p>Your SAT is on the low end for Notre Dame, so I’d be sure to retake that (it shouldn’t be too hard to raise your score). Other than that, I think you’ve got pretty good chances of getting into the school. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks very much! I was going to try to take the SAT once more to improve the scores. I bought a review book, so I thought I might actually study for it this time. :)</p>

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<p>prius is completely correct. narrow in on one of your passions and really try to improve it for the better. in other words, “what are you fighting for” - this makes for a great essay</p>

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<p>Try the ACT too.</p>

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<p>Thanks, bulinskimom! I’ve heard from people of similar academic strenghts/backgrounds as me that the ACT was easier for them than the SAT. I’m definitely NOT a science-minded guy, but it’s worth a shot to see how I do. Can’t hurt!</p>