<p>As someone who was rejected Early Action I definitely know how hard it can be and how it is being right before Christmas. What I want you to know is that it doesn't have to be the end. You guys probably know my story, but if not, then I encourage you to read my story on <a href="http://www.nd.edu/%7Emnadorff/transfer%5B/url%5D">www.nd.edu/~mnadorff/transfer</a>. Long story short is that I was rejected EA, transferred in the next year, and will graduate from Notre Dame this year. You can do it, this letter isn't the end unless you decide that it is.</p>
<p>I wish you all the best of luck. If there is anything you need or if you have any questions about transferring (or even just want to talk) please feel free to get in touch.</p>
<p>I am very sorry about your decision, as someone who has been there. Just know that it doesn't have to be the end. If you just don't want to bother with it, I am sure all of you will have excellent options and you will get a great education regardless. If you want to try to transfer, however, I am here to help you every step along the way. Good luck everyone!</p>
<p>My daughter was rejected EA. 3.8 GPA, honors courses, varsity athlete, but below par test scores. Her school advised going EA, and now in hindsight I am wondering is regular would have been the way to go. She is heartbroken and won't transfer due to the housing issue. Any insight?</p>
<p>As a transfer who lived for a semester off-campus due to that housing issue, I would advise her to reconsider. First of all, ND is about to start building new dorms so that may not be an issue for long. Secondly, I actually learned a lot from living off-campus. I wouldn't have done it by choice, but it really wasn't all that bad either and Notre Dame has been more than worth it. If you would like to talk with me about living off-campus or that process, I would be more than happy to talk with you or your daughter. I would just urge her not to have that be the make or break issue because in the long-run it is so minor, at least in my opinion. It is up to her though</p>
<p>Thanks for the feedback. She's still pretty upset about the rejection letter. As the dust settles she can reconsider. Do you know if there is an appeals process? It's just really hard for the kids who are perfect for ND, who have worked so hard their entire lives to essentially be told that their best isn't good enough.</p>
<p>I completely understand, as I was once in that situation. There is an appeals process and I have known students who have gone through it but none have been successful. I wouldn't do that unless your daughter's rank is above the 75th percentile level for both SAT and rank just because it is such a longshot otherwise!</p>
<p>It takes time...I hated ND for a while and ND's really poor season under Willingham was timed perfectly for me. It fades though.</p>