<p>Question is as asked. Does anyone know of any early action admits with 31's on ACT, that doesn't tackle, punt or pass? Does anyone know of any regular admission admits with 31? </p>
<p>Apparently, yesterday's ACT was a nightmare. My d took it a month early because the October date conflicted with cross country districts (nope, she's not fast enough to go D-1, just fast enough to be Top Seven and unable to take the October ACT.) We don't have results yet, but it doesn't sound good.</p>
<p>Everyone suggests multiple sittings for ACT, but can there ever be an end to it?</p>
<p>So, I reiterate the questions. Does anyone know of any early action admits with a 31 ACT that isn't a recruited athlete? How about regular admits, for that matter?</p>
<p>I think it depends on if you have any other things in your favor like URM or legacy. If you don't , and are not an athlete, the odds are not in your favor. My D applied RD with a 32 ACT and didn't even make the waitlist. She was a very good HS athlete also. Don't want to discourage you but I would get that score up and apply RD.</p>
<p>Alas, sometimes the score is what the score is. Only so many times you can take the ACT. Fourth time does not appear to have been a charm, but it's hard to tell just on gut feeling walking out of it I guess. We'll know for sure in a week, but we aren't banking on it. She is a legacy, and I know that helps. Her brother is a sophomore at ND, but I don't think that factors--he scored higher on the ACT, but had lower class rank. I guess if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. Thanks, though, for your input. Will be very glad when this is all done with!</p>
<p>I struggled with this two years ago with my daughter's ACT score. She had a 31 and wanted to apply EA.....I wanted her to apply RD. Obviously there is more to the application than this one score and everything else was solid. She was a top student with all the usual suspects for EC's, awards and honors. Played one varsity sport junior year. She was not a legacy. </p>
<p>Result: she applied EA, was deferred to RD and ultimately waitlisted in the spring. It was a loooong wait for this final decision. But along the journey from December to May she had an opportunity to explore Saint Mary's more in-depth and is very happy to be there. </p>
<p>It's a tough decision to make, I wish your daughter all the best and good luck!</p>
<p>You bring up a good point, smcmom. The best you can do is the best you can do, and, no matter how much we post on here, the decision is in someone else's hands. I know my daughter wants this badly, but, if it doesn't happen, she will cope. Everything happens for a reason...</p>
<p>It's still nice, though, to be able to share this online with others who have been through it!</p>
<p>So much less drama with my son (who is now a soph at ND)... Come to find out he felt just as intensely about it, just kept it closer to the belt... Can't say I minded ;)</p>
<p>One thing I'll say, nothing about this process with my daughter, as opposed to my son, is hidden! I don't have to guess how she feels... :)</p>
<p>dd know that you are not alone in this as SMC mom alluded to it really is a trying experience for both the S or D and the family when the child wants something this bad and it really is in somebody elses hands. Two years ago my D went thru the same thing, had everything she needed to be there and got the treaded thin envelope,for six months I tried to prepare her for this eventuality and when she was waitlisted and never selected she was heartbroken. She went to SMC and turned down an Ivy (penn) just to be closer to ND and loved it,the experience I think made her more determined and she worked very hard and now she is in ND,she did say that no matter what happened and even if she never got in she was happy with her chice to go to SMC which is a wonderful place in its own right. Good luck and no matter what happens the kids always seem to bounce back. I think we tend to take somethings worse then they do...............</p>
<p>DD you make me nervous aboutmy daughter's decision to apply EA she too has a 31 and is not a legacy . Her SAT are 1410 . I can't imagine why your daughter would not get in with your legacy, her brother there and most importantly her own excellant high school record. You're going to be a wreck by December! Remember your own wise words what will be will be for a reason. We need to pray . What state are you from? I hope to meet you someday at orientation and if not for that high fat ice cream splurge. My daughter's app is done the essay given the go ahead from all her English teachers we are waiting for her transcript and class rank which she should have this week. I'm hoping for 5/220 with 10 kids (she is one of them) National Merit semi finalists. But we'll see. Let's hold each other's hand through this process and we'll (and certainly our daughter's) get through this</p>
<p>Kr123, you are wonderful! We will get through this...and definitely find each other at orientation and get some good trans-fat saturated ice cream!</p>
<p>You all are real inspirations for would-be Domer parents. </p>
<p>I just hope I'll be able to meet you all next year at orientation, too! Say a quick prayer for Brandon, as I most certainly will for both your children.</p>
<p>By the way, the ice cream would be celebratory ice cream, not drown-your-sorrow-in-trans-fats ice cream. One thing I've learned in 44 years of living is there is always an excuse for sweet, fattening stuff to be enjoyed, if one looks hard enough! :)</p>
<p>I vote for Cold Stone Creamery right in South Bend! A good 900 calories without the extras! Brandon is added to my prayer list! We'll get through this</p>
<p>I'm from Hyde Park NY about two hours north of NYC . I always say I live where the Roosevelts and the Vanderbuilts lived but I'm on the other side of the tracks!</p>
<p>im debating whether or not to apply EA also with a 31 on my act (waiting on my scores from last weekend, keep ur fingers crossed) and a 3.99 GPA (one B all of H.S. stupid calc bc) im ranked about 15/650 and 3/650 weighted... i have varsity fball captain and varsity basketball captain and will have taken 10 ap classes... what do u guys think???</p>
<p>Looks to me like you have a good shot. I would start your own thread with your chances question and you'll probably get more responses. Will add you to the prayer list. Don't forget to say your own. Good luck!</p>
<p>I got into the class of 2010 with an ACT score of 31. My SAT may have been "considered" better at a 1440 (2200)...but not by that much. I think my essay was excellent, I was coming from one of ND's top "feeders" if there is such a thing...and I had good leadership positions. Needless to say, my ACT / SAT scores were my biggest worry. And then once I got in...I wondered if I was smart enough to succeed. </p>
<p>But whatI have found is that once you get here...everyone has different talents and strengths and usually with some hard work it won't matter what you got on the ACT or SAT.</p>