Chance Me (EA/Non-Catholic)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>Academics</p>

<p>GPA: 3.93 UW/4.32 W
Rank: Top 4%
ACT: 32 Composite
SAT: N/A
Course Difficulty: 7 APs, All Honors
School: Average Size, Average Academics, Public</p>

<p>Awards and Honors</p>

<p>National Honor Society
AP Scholar with Distinction
1st Place DECA Districts (International Business Plan)
2nd Place DECA Regionals (International Business Plan)
DECA Internationals Competitor (International Business Plan)</p>

<p>ECs</p>

<p>DECA 11 12 (Officer 12)
FBLA 11 12 (Officer 11 12)
Football 9
Service Hours, not sure how many. 100+</p>

<p>Letters of Rec: 2 Epic Letters of Rec.
Essay: Simply put, fantastic.</p>

<p>What do you guys think?</p>

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<p>Well… your GPA is fair, ACT is OK but your EC’s are very weak. Nothing stands out. May get a deferral, but don’t count on it. Sorry.</p>

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<p>I agree very weak EC’s low chance of acceptance or deferral even.</p>

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<p>Silly me, forgot to add a few. Knew that my ECs looked inferior at first look. Here’s my additions for what it’s worth:</p>

<p>Scholar Bowl 12
Math Club 12
Special Olympics Volunteer</p>

<p>Created a website which has profited $50,000 in sales.</p>

<p>Bodybuilding (Placed 2nd in teen category at competition)</p>

<p>If my ECs were the only thing holding me back, then I’m hoping these additions will help further my chances? <em>Fingers Crossed</em></p>

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<p>^ Also forgot to mention free tutoring sessions for low-income families.</p>

<p>And why not add in honor roll every year, and Summa Cum Laude. Might as well milk this out.</p>

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<p>That helps, but still don’t see anything great. Don’t really recognize any leadership, which is huge for ND.</p>

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<p>Are you white?</p>

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<p>Yes, I’m white. I know that makes it all the more difficult without the URM status.</p>

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<p>Nothing particularly stellar, but your EC work in business looks good. Are you going into the business school? That could help. Being a Catholic or non-Catholic won’t affect your admissions decision. How were your essays? Essays can make or break an iffy application.</p>