Chance and Advice

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>Hello all,
I am looking for someone to chance me as well as give me some advice.</p>

<p>I have a 4.05 weighted cumulative GPA
11/92 class rank
5th time taking the ACT I got a 32 composite. 34 E 34 M 34 R 27 S</p>

<p>NHS
Math Club
Chess Club
Cross Country-Captain
Golf
4-H-President
Youth in Action-Volunteer Club</p>

<p>Volunteer:
2.5 hours a week volunteering at nursing home
Tutor people in my class
Work at local basketball tournaments
Serve mass
Help at my parish's functions such as dinners
Help at my local fair every summer</p>

<p>Work:
Helped my parish and mowed lawn at the cemetery
Farm</p>

<p>I have been a huge fan of ND my whole life so my interest is definitely there.<br>
Should have good supplemental essays and my common essay is about lessons learned growing up on the farm which should show my uniqueness since many people who attend Notre Dame don't come from farms. Also, my sister attends the university and is doing very well but I don't know if that helps.</p>

<p>So, I'm seeking advice on how to convey my interest? It's my top school and I'm definitely interested but I'm having a hard time showing it. Also, would it be good to take the ACT again? Do they take into account how many times you have taken it?</p>

<p>Thanks ahead of time. I am quite desperate and just need as much advice as possible.</p>

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<p>I also forgot to mention I go to one of the Top 50 Catholic Schools in America.
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<p>Make sure your essays demonstrate how you will give back to the ND community. Do you have any social concerns that you are willing to fight for. Also will these concerns be clearly shown in your application.</p>

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<p>I say write great essays that play on your farming and 4H leadership. Those would be two things that really set you apart from the average applicant. My S did. I think they look for diversity in different ways and it can only help.</p>

<p>Send in the ACT you want to report. They won’t know how many times it was taken.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice! I really appreciate it!</p>

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<p>Will it hurt my chances if I take the ACT six times? My scores are showing improvement and last time I got a 32 so I’m hoping for a 33+ this time.</p>