<p>Hello, I'm a senior from a small school in Wisconsin. I just want to know how my chances are at some of the higher end universities since people in my city don't really have that good of perspective since nobody really applies anywhere but in-state schools.
As of now my number one is Notre Dame, but I am also applying to some very high-end schools like Stanford, Yale, and Brown. Any input would be appreciated.</p>
<p>-I have a 4.0 GPA out of 4.0 Unweighted (School doesn't weight grades)
-I'm ranked #1 in my class
-35 on the ACT
-I've taken the hardest available courses including 2 APs, 4 honors, 4 Advanced, and 5 College credit courses
-Extracurriculars
-Link Crew Leader (Help freshmen out throughout the year)
-Student Assistant (Tutor kids during my free period)
-National Honor Society
-Spanish Honor Society
-American Math Competition
-4 year varsity letter winner in track (Captain this year)
-3 year varsity letter winner in basketball (One of four captains)
-2 years on cross country
-Sting Cancer Club
-Volunteer at American Cancer Society (Over 100 hours) My moms a 3 time breast cancer survivor so cancer is a big part of my life
-Volunteer at St. Vincents Hospital
- Little Kid Basketball Coach
- I have had a job as a banquet server since i was in 8th grade (10 hrs/wk) and another job as a dishwasher at a restaurant (10 hrs/wk)</p>
<p>I know my Extracurriculars are kinda weak, but basketball really takes up my life year-round. We are considered one of the best teams in the state so we put in a ton of time and effort to keep our reputation.</p>
<p>Essays are about how my mom's cancer has changed my life and instilled the morals and values I have in myself today. I also talk about my passion with science and medicine through various experiences I've had in my life.
mamo240 is online now</p>
<p>You should be a very strong candidate, not only for admission to ND but for consideration for a merit scholarship or preferential financial aid as well. Make sure your essays convey the passion you describe, and think carefully about your recommendations.</p>
<p>thanks jcold9 i just like to hear perspectives from people other than those from my school since everyone here always just applies in-state. I’m not at one of those ranked schools or private schools that tend to ship students to amazing colleges left and right, so i don’t know anyone personally who is in my position.</p>
<p>You’ll be fine. You took the hardest classes you could, excelled in those and are #1 in your class. Your 35 is high for ND and your EC’s are fine. Just make you you write solid essays and I can’t see you not being in South Bend next year!</p>
<p>It’s just that your stats are so superior to most everyone else, it’s odd that you would be asking people to chance you. You should understand that it will seem like that to people who only wish they did as good as you. </p>
<p>I meant to be funny, not rude and/or disrespectful. If I had your stats, I wouldn’t be so sensitive.</p>
<p>You’re in. Go do something to support your application instead of sitting on the internet asking people if your 35/4.0 on the ACT will get you in to Notre Dame.</p>