Chance Me

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I know this is a little to early to be asking this, since I am only a Junior, but I wanted to know what my chances of getting into ND are. My guidance counselor suggested that I consider applying to Yale, but I don’t really want to go to an Ivy.

Stats:
GPA: 4.75 weighted, almost 4.0 unweighted (all As and one A-)
SAT/ACT: Haven’t taken yet but I got a 1500 on the PSAT
APs: 5s on AP Biology and AP European History, currently taking AP Physics and AP US History, plan on taking more APs next year
Extracurriculars: Altar server at my church, Patrol Leader of my Boy Scout Troop, part time job at a gas station, Key Club, Latin Club, after school homework tutor once a week, National Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society
Alum: My mom and uncle
Religion: Roman Catholic
Major: possibly Applied Mathematics but not really sure

Also, would I have a better chance of getting accepted if I applied REA as opposed to RD?

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I would say you have a good shot with academic performance and legacy status. You sound a lot like my son in that although he had strong enough stats to apply to ivies, his biggest dream was to attend Notre Dame. Oh, and my son also plans to major in Applied Math!

My advice is to work on strong essays and you would have a great chance. Good luck!

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Thanks for the help! Was your son accepted to ND?