<p>momdoc, </p>
<p>I have not hear about sinks having insta-hot attached…I would say the best idea is either use the kitchen or a microwave in the common space areas.</p>
<p>Thanks. Our sinks in PW had Instahots, if I remember correctly, so I thought the newer dorms would have them. Can’t believe they don’t let you have coffee makers in the rooms!</p>
<p>Hey everyone, </p>
<p>I figured I would bump this thread back to the top. I am back home for one more week and I can attempt to answer any questions that you have about ND (when I go back to school it is usually too hectic to check - although I do respond to PMs). FYI - I am a junior in civil engineering but I was once an architecture major so I know more about those two areas but can try to answer any question (except chances - not a big fan of those as I am not an admissions counselor so I have no idea what your chances are).</p>
<p>2 Questions referring to things your FAFSA:</p>
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<li><p>If it’s due Feb. 15 but it’s asking for parental incomes and such from 2011, do we just enter the most recent (2010) tax return information? </p></li>
<li><p>If you hadn’t yet turned 18 when you filed your first FAFSA, will saying you haven’t yet registered for Selective Service really nullify your chances for aid? My birthday’s in late April so I’ll obviously be filing it before then and won’t have registered for the draft yet. </p></li>
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<p>Another I had been thinking about:
How much do you keep up with your roommate? Do you let him know where you’re going/approx. idea of how long it’ll be if you head out while he’s in the room, or do you both just sort of come and go as you please?</p>
<p>I know these aren’t quite ND-specific but it’s really valuable to be able to hear from a current student, thanks so much for doing this! I plan on going to ND so don’t think I’m in here just mooching! :]</p>
<p>Nabian, </p>
<p>Unfortunately I am not well versed in FAFSA. However, it would be a good idea to contact the university with these questions. </p>
<p>Here is their website: [Office</a> of Financial Aid : University of Notre Dame.](<a href=“http://nd.edu/~finaid/]Office”>http://nd.edu/~finaid/)
Here is the FAQ section: <a href=“http://financialaid.nd.edu/undergraduate/publications/FAQ.pdf[/url]”>http://financialaid.nd.edu/undergraduate/publications/FAQ.pdf</a></p>
<p>Here are some more FAQs from the admissions page: [Financial</a> Aid FAQ // Admissions // University of Notre Dame](<a href=“http://admissions.nd.edu/financial-aid/faq/]Financial”>http://admissions.nd.edu/financial-aid/faq/)</p>
<p>Here is another page about applying: [Applying</a> for Financial Aid at Notre Dame // Admissions // University of Notre Dame](<a href=“http://admissions.nd.edu/financial-aid/apply/]Applying”>http://admissions.nd.edu/financial-aid/apply/)</p>
<p>I hope these help. If not, here is the email of the financial aid office: <a href=“mailto:finaid@nd.edu”>finaid@nd.edu</a></p>
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<p>About your other question, </p>
<p>Freshmen year there was an open door policy since our rooms where so small so it wasn’t really an issue and we just kind of came and went. Usually you’ll begin to learn your roommate’s schedule and you can even use this as a conversation starter. Other than that, normally you will eat and spend a lot of time with your roommate so you kind of know what he/she is doing. For example, my freshmen year roommate was in the band so it was rather obvious where he was. </p>
<p>As I worked up in my years, I have been good friends with my roommates from the start (still good friends with freshmen year roommate), so we normally would say where we were going. </p>
<p>It is really up to the dynamics of the roommates. Also you normally are bringing something with you if you are going out so you kind of already know.</p>
<p>I’m hoping to get invited to the glynn family honors program–while it may be premature to ask, do you know anyone in the program? What are their thoughts?</p>
<p>How is ND’s political science program as well as Business school?</p>
<p>How has dorm life been? It seems like it would be rough living in dorms for three years like most students do.</p>
<p>I know it’s usually a big gripe about ND, but does the lack of diversity have any impact on your experience? It seems like ND is mostly wealthy, catholic, and caucasian–I have no fears of being alienated whatsoever, I just think diversity is good (like at UofM where I’m instate and considering going)</p>
<p>Since I asked so many questions, feel free to be brief haha. go irish!</p>
<p>My child will be attending ND next year on an athletic scholarship. I am concerned with her keeping up academically with the rest of the student body. SAT 1290, ACT 30 and GPA 4.4 weighted. Do you see athletes struggle with their academics? What is the average SAT of athletes?</p>
<p>irishfan, </p>
<p>I believe I knew one person in the Honors Program. He seemed to like it except for one math class I believe. It seemed like a lot of work, but I believe he liked it. He seemed to build a lot of connections through the program. This is because you are in a large number of the same classes as the other people in the program (as you have to take honors credit classes). This can be a great way to meet new people. </p>
<p>The political science school is pretty solid in what I have heard. I know we aren’t in a major political city (although we are close to Chicago), but schools in Washington D.C. will have an advantage, but I think we are rather strong in political science. I took a political science class (international relations) and I really enjoyed it. Through the program, it seemed like ND has a lot of people who are very connect in the political science career path. </p>
<p>The business schools is one of the best in the nation (ranked #1 according to some polls). Combined with a strong alumni network and a great education, it is a really strong program. All the people that I know in it have loved it. The only thing is they started to limit the amount of people in particular disciplines because the numbers got too high (not quite sure how this works though). </p>
<p>Dorm life is pretty cool. I switched dorms so I am not the best example of staying in a dorm for the majority of the time. However, I did like knowing a lot of people in the dorm. My sophomore year was a lot of fun because I knew over half of my fellow dorm members. It really is like an extended family of sorts. It is basically like living in a big fraternity in a lot of cases. While it is cool to meet new people, I really like the way the dorm situation is at ND. Additionally, you aren’t forced to live on campus past your freshmen year. Most people do stay at least three years, but a number leave after the sophomore year and a handle after their freshmen year. There are a number of apartments that are near the school that you can rent for a year and have more freedom. But overall, I like dorm life. </p>
<p>While ND does have a lack of diversity, it certainly doesn’t have zero diversity. I feel that for the most part, while we don’t have as much diversity as a UofM, we are very open to all the diversity and really like to meet and interact with people of other backgrounds (at least I do). While there are some of the stereotypical students that you mentioned, I feel that it isn’t as bad as some people think it is. Overall, I haven’t really noticed the lack of diversity (maybe because all my schools growing up didn’t have a ton of diversity), but it isn’t like everyday I walk around and think to myself, ‘we really lack diversity’. But that leads me to a another point … </p>
<p>I went to the ND vs. UofM football game this year and I was amazed at how much different the two schools are. If you haven’t visited both I would strongly advise doing so. I won’t flesh out all the details (unless you want me to) because it seems like you have probably visited UofM, but the two are two completely different ways of living. Once I visited, I knew that I wouldn’t like it as much at UofM as I do at ND (although that is a personal thing). Overall, both are great schools, but there are a number of differences.</p>
<p>reopro, </p>
<p>I work within the athletic department and I give student athletes the most credit in the world. They develop superb time management skills over their time at ND and it can be a challenge. I believe that a small segment athletes don’t always enjoy ND while they are there but once they leave and look back at it, they realize how great of an experience they have. I say this because I recently was talking to an athlete who said it was just so exhausting going to practice and having to deal with academics (which weren’t his strong suit). However, I am sure that when he gets his ND diploma he will realize how great of an experience he had. That being said, I have seem many more students who absolutely love nearly every aspect of their time at ND. The person I was talking about before is in the minority I can tell you that. </p>
<p>That being said, Notre Dame is often realized as having a great model for the student athlete. Watch this video and I think that it will be pretty clear: [Film:</a> RP Roundtable: College Sports | The Responsibility Project by Liberty Mutual](<a href=“http://sharerp.com/123]Film:”>http://sharerp.com/123)
. That video makes me proud to be affiliated with ND athletics. Notre Dame athletics have the highest (or #2 or #3) in nearly every graduation statistic as well. The supply of tutors and extra help is so great at Notre Dame. That being said, academics for the average ND student are not a cake walk. There will be times when everyone struggles, but at Notre Dame, I feel that we do one of the best, if not the best, at doing things right. I would advise your daughter to make contacts with the current girls on her team and find out more from them and also just keep working on time management skills</p>
<p>If you have any other questions about it please let me know.</p>
<p>thanks a lot hawkswim! I also went to the ND UofM game this year (was the only one wearing green in the michigan student section haha) and have stayed overnight on both campuses. I guess ill know where I’m going soon enough, but thanks again!</p>
<p>hawkswim09</p>
<p>Thank you very much for the information and fantastic link - it gave me goosebumps knowing my child will be an athlete at ND. Needless to say, our entire family has had goose bumps over the past year through the recruiting process for ND. We are blessed and so happy she will be a Fighting Irish. There is definitely an intangible factor and magic to ND that can not be expressed in words only felt in your heart when you step on the campus. Looking forward to the next four years…GO IRISH!!!</p>
<p>Can anyone speak of the IT Project Management major that is part of the Mendoza school? Any light shed on it would be great, thanks.</p>
<p>Would anyone here be able to speak of the quality/size of Foreign Language classes, particularly Romance Languages?</p>
<p>TIA</p>
<p>Our daughter is a Sophomore at ND and has to pick a major within the business department this spring. She is leaning towards Management and we wanted her to pick Finance or Accounting. Yes, we want her happy, but we also want her to be able to support herself upon graduation and throughout her career. Does anyone have some insight about the marketability of a Management degree from Notre Dame? At the end of the day it is her decision and we will support her as always. Thank You</p>
<p>My daughter is also a sophomore and her goal is to go into management consulting. Even though the management program would be easier class wise, she decided to major in finance, so she has more options upon graduation. She job shadowed with several consulting firms over break and was advised to major in something other than management consulting for a broader base upon graduation. Just sharing what she heard and decided, this might not be best for your daughter.</p>
<p>Thanks for your insight.I will pass it along to my daughter.Go Irish!</p>
<p>Hi!, I am a Regular Decision Applicant and on my application, I did not state that I have dyslexia. Is it necessary for the admissions committee to know this?</p>
<p>It is not necessary to tell them unless you feel that you may have issues that the knowledge would help explain, like difficulty with a certain subject in school. The support services on campus are excellent (I need accommodation for a particular issue) and have had a very positive experience so far. Since these services are so well designed, and the professors are very aware of them and willing to help, there are obviously others on campus that, like you, have challenges. As one person told me, if you can meet the criteria for admission to ND while dealing with a learning chellange, you must be a pretty awesome student! It was meant as a compliment, and I really appreciated it.</p>
<p>@ new domer 93 that was very helpful. I think i need to inform the office,because my school grades are awesome, but SAT critical reading is one thing I really cannot do and it is not that I haven’t tried! I solved 3 different books and took over 2 years of SAT classes but nothing helped!</p>
<p>IMO, the dyslexia diagnosis would help explain the CR score. Taking a timed test does not reflect true ability for someone with dyslexia. It takes time to use the tools you learn when you are dealing with a disability and standardized tests don’t allow for that. I found that ND was willing to look at what I accomplished in spite of my challenges, so be sure they have all the information about your situation. I wish you the best!!</p>