EA Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>I would greatly appreciate any comments regarding my chances in the very competitive EA pool. I am a little leery of applying early because of the quality of all of the applicants, but desperately want to go to Notre Dame! I am a white Catholic male from an exceedingly competitive suburban high school in Illinois and am on an upward academic trend (4.143 freshmen year, 4.571 sophomore year, 4.714 junior year). I am not a legacy.</p>

<p>Sat I: 2300 750 Critical Reading 750 Math 800 Writing (1 sitting)
Sat II: 800 Bio M 790 US History
PSAT: 228
GPA: 4.0 unweighted 4.476 weighted
Rank: 3-4% out of 789 students
AP: 5 Bio 5 US History
ECs: Speech Team for 4 years (Regional and Sectional Team as sophomore and junior) Most Improved Award sophomore year and I will probably be on the executive board as a senior
Varsity Lacrosse (but I shattered and dislocated my collarbone as a sophomore, did not play as a junior, will not play as a senior, and can never play again because of the injury)
Latin Club Executive Board
National Honor Society
Volunteer work as library, Children's Museum, hospital
At least National Merit semifinalist</p>

<p>Thanks for any advice!</p>

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<p>I would definitely apply early if I were you.</p>

<p>As for your chances, I won't comment on that because frankly it doesn't matter what I or anyone else thinks, as it won't impact your decision to apply (nor should it). Just continue to work hard and I'm sure you will be satisfied with the results.</p>

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<p>I agree with nameless, you should definitely apply early!</p>

<p>I think you have an excellent shot. Your ECs appear to be kind of average (for a school like ND), but your scores, GPA, and class rank make you a perfect candidate for EA. I really can't think of a reason that you would not be accepted. I wish you the best of luck!</p>

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<p>Agreed, you are safe to apply EA and I think you will have an excellent shot. Good luck!</p>