<p>I recently received a letter from DePaul University stating that they were going to review my application a second time for the regular admission pool of students. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm assuming that means I didn't make the cut for the first round of decisions. </p>
<p>Regardless, they are asking me for my senior year first semester grades, and to write replies to four essay questions that they've selected. </p>
<p>Gradewise, I'm on the lower side of the spectrum, I have a 3.3 unweighted GPA and a 21 ACT score. However, my EC's are strong, with several lead roles in the school musicals and plays, singing in two different choirs, having a part time job, being on newspaper, and having over 100 community service hours. Also, my father is an alumni of DePaul, and my ethnicity is half Hispanic. (If that plays a part.)</p>
<p>Unfortunately, while all of my scores stayed within the mid 80's this semester, I did fail my Advanced Math course.</p>
<p>I have several questions. One is that I originally selected Computer Science on my application as my major of interest, however I am no longer confident that this is the major that I want to pursue. Considering that I do not have the highest math scores, and considering that computer science is a major involving quite a few math courses, would it be wise to send DePaul an email or give them a call to let them know this new information? Would it even matter? </p>
<p>DePaul is my number one choice, what can I do to ensure I secure admission there?</p>