<p>So I was deferred from Notre Dame, and it came as a real shock given how many people (including my college counselor) thought I would get in. I have all A's, taking 4 APs currently (the most that anyone is taking at our school), and relatively good extracurriculars. My SATs were a bit low (mid-high 600s for CR + M) and a 770 for W.
And lastly, I'm a legacy. My father went there, and he recently received a letter saying that they were planning on admitting half of the legacies who applied...
I'm really not trying to sound pompous, and I'm sorry if it sounds that way. </p>
<p>Anyways, it seems to be the general consensus that I should contact the admissions counselor for my region and let them know how I genuinely want to attend Notre Dame. Is there anyone who could give me some more specific advice on what to say and how to say it?</p>
<p>And also, what do you think are the chances of acceptance in the spring?</p>
<p>Thank you so much, and congratulations to all those accepted. It's a really great school (:</p>
<p>There are a few things I would do. At another college info session, someone asked the rep what to do if deferred, and he listed these things. I think they apply to any school, though.</p>
<p>1) Send any additional awards received or improvements made, no matter how small.</p>
<p>2) Call, approximately a week after receiving the letter, to express continued interest and ask them if there is anything you can do to improve your application.</p>
<p>3) Later, send a letter, written and signed by you, restating your interest and reminding them that ND is still your first choice (if it is).</p>
<p>4) If you think it will help, send an additional letter of recommendation (but no more than one).</p>
<p>5) Basically just continue to express interest. Keep in contact with admissions. Email them with general questions about the college, periodically, even with specific major-related questions. Express interest without becoming too pushy.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your response! I will do those things (:
I already sent in 3 recommendations (1 from my college counselor and 2 from my teachers), do you think I should send in another when they only asked for 2?</p>
<p>vanillachai’s advice is very good. I would just add the following.</p>
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<li><p>Be sure to send letters to your regional rep and to the admissions directors. I highly suggest these letters be handwritten on nice stationary (it helps make your letter stand out and it some peoples eyes is more professional). Speak from the heart and discuss your passion. </p></li>
<li><p>I am not sure if you can still do this but contact your regional rep and see if it would be a good idea to do the SAT one last time within the coming weeks. I honestly have no idea what College Board’s schedules look like but if you can do this it might be an option. I have a feeling that you were deferred in an attempt to place you in a group where you can be more competitive.</p></li>
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<p>Try to take more leadership in activities and try to improve the clubs you are most involved in…ND likes ppl who make big impacts…not necessarily ones that can score 2400 on the SATs…best of luck…</p>
<p>You still have time. I believe besides the 5 things vanillachai advised you to do, you should retake the SAT’s as early as possible. They like seeing improvement, even if minuscule. On the other hand, have you taken the ACT?</p>