Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>I would really appreciate it if someone could shed some light on my admissions chances.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.91 uw
ACT: 33 (36 on both Reading and English, 30 Math, 28 Science)</p>

<p>I have 8 alumni relations, including my father.</p>

<p>6 APs are offered at my high school. I will have taken 5 (English and Calculus conflicted), and all honors available.</p>

<p>I'm not sure if Notre Dame cares, but I go to a Catholic school.</p>

<p>Extra-curriculars:
I transfered, so not many of the same ECs were offered. I played viola for all 4 years, though. (11 ECs total, most for 2 years each because of transfer).</p>

<p>Volunteering:
Only 48 hours.</p>

<p>I have several academic and extracurricular awards. Maybe 15 in total.</p>

<p>I am worried about:
getting a B- (85%) first semester of honors chemistry sophmore year, but raised it to an A- second semester (93%). I am now taking AP Chemistry and have a decent grade. </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>are you a senior></p>

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<p>Yes, I am a senior. I am applying regular decision.</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

4

<p>8 alumni relations? That will definitely improve your chances. You have a strong GPA and solid test scores, but your ECs are a little weak (as you mention). If you write a great essay and have a strong teacher rec, I think you have a great chance.</p>

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<p>You're in.</p>

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<p>the only alumni relations that count are parents and grandparents. just thought i would throw that in there.</p>

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<p>I am not even sure that grandparents count anymore, it may just be parents, but I am not sure.</p>

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<p>OK. Thanks.</p>

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<p>What is with the change of relations?</p>

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<p>I was there two weeks ago for the BYU game and sat in on an admissions meeting. They specifically said that the only legacy will come from parents attending, and graduating from, the university. Nothing else.</p>