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Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>I think my low test scores will get me denied.</p>

<p>Class rank: 49/503 top 10%
GPA:3.8
7 AP's by graduation
ACT:27</p>

<p>9-12 Musical (lead role 12, supporting 10)
9-11 Play (lead role 11)
9-12 Pep Band
Band President (11,12) Vice-pres (10)
9-12 Jazz Band (section leader 10-12)
9-12 Marching Band (student band leader)
State Honors Jazz Ensemble- best guitarist in state
State Honors Vocal Jazz -2nd best drummer in state
NEW Arts Council Scholarship Recipient
I have led a jazz trio that won 1st place at 4 different jazz festivals
Named best soloist of festival, won $600 scholarship.
I am in three different musical groups, playing trumpet, gutiar, and drums.</p>

<p>-Hired to play guitar in a professional musical (Children of Eden) by St. Norbert’s College. </p>

<p>-Jazz Club- as president, I give lectures and discussions involving jazz history and theory to students at my high school.</p>

<p>-Diversity Council - served on a select commitee to talk with district leaders about diversity issues in our school.</p>

<p>--Brubeck Institute Summer Jazz Colony Fellow- I was selected by audition, along with only 16 other students around the nation to be a part of this prestigious Summer Jazz Colony, founded by Dave Brubeck. I was the only jazz guitarist in the nation selected. During the program, I was able to work and perform with some of the most famous jazz musicians in the world, including: Geoff Keezer, Jerry Bergonzi, Mulgrew Miller, Nicholas Payton, and many others. </p>

<p>-Percussion Ensemble - leader, gave lessons to fellow students on playing techniques.</p>

<p>-I play in my own professional group, the Jazz Savants, we have many gigs at clubs around the area. I play regularly with the jazz faculty from the local university, and have played at fundraisers, weddings, local concert series, and many other venues throughout the Midwest.</p>

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<p>bump
anyone have any guesses?</p>

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<p>Hey
Its seems that maybe your score(s) are a little too low, considering the mid 50% for ND for ACTs is 31-34. Did you consider taking them again? As for your ECs they are great but you don't seem to have any athletic activities. I am also an ND hopeful and I thought they put a lot of emphasis in the ahtletic programs. That just might be because of the applicant pool, so I'm think it shouldn't be a problem.</p>

<p>You should send in a recording of your band or any other of your performance as a supplement. Your recs and essay will be the deciding factor because although your test scores are a tad low, your school profile looks solid.</p>

<p>Hope that helped and good luck!!!~</p>

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<p>Sry dude... I wouldn't apply...</p>

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<p>any other ideas, anybody? I'm feeling kind of doubtful...</p>

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<p>Just don't bank on it. Have your backup schools, and keep ND as a "boy would it be nice".</p>

<p>As far as advice, I would agree with vita. Take either test over (if they can still recieve scores) and definitely send in a recording. Not sure how much showing interest helps, but you might want to send an email to your adcom asking questions (don't overdo it though).</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>