<p>Here's the stats: (12 is anticipated activities for upcoming senior year)</p>
<p>GPA: 4.3/4.0 weighted; 4.0/4.0 unweighted; very good college prep school
Class rank: 3/145
Coursework: Will have 30+ hours St. Louis U 1-8-1-8 credit upon graduation
ACT: 31 (35 on English portion)
Legacy: Mom graduated ND class of '84 (brother currently enrolled)
Outstanding Freshman English Student (1 named out of 145 in class)
Outstanding Junior History Student (4 named out of 145 in class)
Secretary-elect, National Honor Society (active chapter)
Varsity soccer: 10,11,12 JV soccer: 9 (play sweeper, run the defense)
Varsity cross country: 11,12
Competitive USYSA soccer: 9,10,11
Frosh/JV basketball: 9,10 (co-captain of JV squad)
Chamber Choir
Cantor-songleader at Catholic parish: 8,9,10,11,12
Sing National Anthem for home basketball, soccer games: 10,11,12
Missouri Girls State delegate (next week!)
Student delegate to Missouri Legislative Day (11)
Volunteer youth soccer coach: 9,10,11,12</p>
<p>I know 31 is not stellar compared to some, but still want to take a stab at EA.
Good idea? Bad idea?</p>
<p>Shoot, I want to say yes but I just am being held back with the ACT. My vote is no, but it is very close, and given how cautious I am with EA that says a lot. Regardless, given your stats, I say it is up to you and I don't think you will get hurt either way, and I am pretty sure that there will be several people behind me (Docmom, lol) who will vote yes. Go with your gut, honestly!</p>
<p>My daught got a 31 and will apply early admission. If she doesn't get in than it's divine providence. My daughter's average is 99 Rank top 5% or better will know the end of the week. Her SAT's were 1420/2130. Many service EC Secretary of prolife. Steubenville young apostle, ND summer program in Theology, Nat'l MErit commended at least. Nat'l Honor Society YEarbook editor worked 3 days a week since she was 14. Holy Cross Book AWard LEadership awards etc. Her great uncle was a priest and professor there in the siixties( I am finally going to visit his grave this weekend when we go to ND to drop her off). I think your daughter will be fine esp with the legacy. WHat about the SAT's has she taken them will she? GOod Luck and let's pray for each other.</p>
<p>I think you are close enough that applying EA would not hurt you. The worst EA decision I would predict would be deferral. Especially since you are legacy, I believe you have a shot. I'd say go for EA.</p>
<p>KR, I think that is an awesome idea; prayer works! Sounds like your d has a lot of the intangibles and spiritual pursuits ND would value. My d is not taking the SAT, as we have to drive 50 miles to get to a testing site, as opposed to 2 within 5 miles for the ACT.</p>
<p>ddjones, my daughter will be applying as well, and my husband was ND '84. I was SMC '84. What a small world! Good luck to your daughter. Her stats look great. It's tough on these kids these days isn't it??? Glad I did this when I did! All the best!</p>