@jtfootball We received an email March 10th saying that decisions would come out in Late March. The email also included a link to our portal.
Did any of my deferred brothers and sisters send in letters of continued interest? Does this tend to help quite a bit?
@lagirl2017 4.0/4.65 GPA. 1440 SAT (800 M, 640 CR). Took I think 8 AP’s, and took Calc 3 in high school. Played varsity baseball, and was involved in many different religious extra curriculars.
Honestly though, at this point, it’s best for you to just take a deep breath and remember you did everything you could. If a school doesn’t want you, then that’s their loss. I know that’s hard coming from a kid who has the opportunity to go here, but try to find a way to understand that you’ll end up where you are meant to be.
@IvyHopeful98 thank you! i have somewhat similar to you. varsity lettered in 3 sports, i have 7 ap classes i think but the only one that probably looks stellar is ap calc. im a legacy which i think will help me, and i have contacted my rep to talk about my interest (something i have done since sophomore year). 3.78UW/4.65W. 34 act. I just know it will be hard for me if i am rejected since my two older sisters went there, and it’s always been my dream school. I don’t know where I’ll end up if it’s not nd but I am just hoping it’s somewhere that I want to be
@goblue8721 I think letters of continued interest are a big deal after being deferred. Many students have been accepted elsewhere so it’s good to let notre dame still know they’re your top choice. I actually just sent my regional counselor an email last week and followed it up with a call. Notre Dame is one of those schools that really cares about whether you are applying there becuase you truly want to go there or just to see how it goes. Since decisions come out soon I urge you to send this asap.
@lagirl2017 I ended up being waitlisted, so I can attest that sending letters/emails of interest is very helpful. ND does consider demonstrated interest when making admissions decisions, so that on top of legacy should put you in a pretty good place.
@lagirl2017 i def did send one!! showed lots of love for ND so maybe itll help 
i know for some schools it doesn’t mean a whole ton, so thats why i asked
I sent one and continued to send weekly updates as thinngs changed; Volunteering, Scholarships, Awards, etc. Sent my last one 3rd week in February.
@IvyHopeful98 that is quite the ride being waitlisted and getting in. Waitlisted and getting in is like winning the lotto. They did the right thing accepting you and your help to others is awesome. Not sure I can do this roller coaster another 2 months.
@lagirl2017 I think you have a great chance. I am also a fellow legacy, (father)with lesser standardized test score but higher gpa and I’m in your same boat… however your ACT trumps mine by far… I think you’ll get in. 
@IvyHopeful98 thanks for the reply! we’re all pretty anxious about the decisions right now and it’s always get to know that someone went through the same thing
@lagirl2017 ohhh I see, guess we just gotta keep waiting then!!
Hello all! This isn’t really pertinent to discussion but I just wanted to say I appreciate how kind and helpful y’all are on this forum. You guys seem like an amazing bunch to go to school with and hopefully lots of us will have that chance!
I totally agree!!! This is by far the thread with the nicest people on this site
Everyone here is awesome! Wouldn’t it be cool if we all met for coffee? ~O)
The difference between this thread and the umich thread is crazy haha
Does anyone know if Reilly weekend is just for underrepresented minorities? Someone told me that but I read here it was for the top applicants
@mimimo7890 i agree!!! from my observations:
michigan thread is like …person A: can you guys just stop raise my hopes up? person B: hi guys I just heard from my counselor… person C: michigan is playing game! I have sat 1590 why do they even defer me??? person D: someone please kick this bragging person out of the thread
I also received Reilly, and I’m not URM.
does anyone know if there is a groupme for Notre Dame??
You guys are great. Go Irish