Hello I am currently a junior in high school dreaming of attending notre dame in the fall of 2016. I havent began my application but was just wondering based on recent acceptances what my chances are. Here are my stats:
Sat: currently 1280 (math and reading 640)
ACT: currently 31
SAT subject tests: will have taken 3
AP: finished one and got a 5, currently enrolled in 3 more courses, enrolled in 6 ap courses for my senior year
EXTRACURRICULAR:
Year round swimmer:
-team elected captain of my 300 person team
-athlete representative for South carolina swimming
-2015 recipient of team all around award award: awarded to the swimmer who demonstates a unique commitment to leadership integrity family and community with a unique enthusiasm
-open water swimmer
-2014 most dedicated trainer award
School activities:
NHS member
Beta member
DECA
-officer for 1 year
-1st place regional level
-3rd place state level
-international level competitor (results soon)
-involved in deca service projects
Member of ap academy at school
Currently have a 4.8 GPA
Class rank: 15/897
Can write decent essays
Teacher and counsler rec should be good
Also getting swim coach(ND ALUM) to write a reccomendation, which should be great
Will have 200+ hours of service after high school
In top 5% of class
Hope to work 2 days a week at an animal shelter over summer and into school year
For past 3 years volunteer coach on neighborhood swim team
I will be taking the tests at the beginning of next year after dedicated studying and intend an ACT of at least 32 and SAT of at lease 1400
Another factor im worried about is that I switched from a magnet school to a regular public school after my sophmore year because I honestly didnt have time for anything else in life but studying while attending the magnet school. I am afraid admissions will see this as lazy instead of making a tough decision to make time for other things in my life. I have maintained all A’s except 1 B in my honors spanish 4 class. Have taken all honors and ap and will have completed 5 years of spanish
As you might be able to tell, i am really worried about getting into notre dame. I have no legacy at the school but I absolutely love this school. The academics, service component, and student life appeal to me like no other school has. I love talking to a ND alum and seeing their eyes light up when they tell me about the school and how many differnent cereal options there are at south dining hall. I am dedicated to getting myself into this university and would appreciate any comments on how I am doing so far or advice to improve myself come application time!