REA Chance

<p>I realize that REA decision are coming out now but I have not yet received mine. Would you give my chances for REA please? I am anxiously awaiting the decisions and wanted some objective input. Thank you all and good luck to all applicants! GO IRISH! </p>

<p>SAT: 800 CR, 680 Math, 750 Writing
ACT: not sent
Unweighted GPA: 4.75 on a 4.5 scale, 3.93 un weighted
Rank: 5 of 100
Classes: have take the most rigorous schedule offered by my school. Also took AP Euro as a sophomore and got a 4 on the exam.
Junior schedule: AP Chem (3), AP Lang and Comp (3), APUSH (4), AP Human geography (5), AP Spanish 4 (4), Honors Pre Calc, world religions
Senior schedule: AP Calc ab, AP gov, AP lit, AP physics 1, Honors economics, Social justice, AP Bio
Major Awards: AP Scholar with distinction, dartmouth book award, Character based award, silver medal three years In a row on the national Spanish exam. </p>

<p>Extracurriculars </p>

<p>Co-chaired a nationally sponsored 5k run to support cancer, President of Spanish club, Tennis four year varsity letterman and captain senior year, Notre Dame Summer program. Volunteer at a local non profit health clinic as a primarily Spanish speaking receptionist, about 3 time a week during school year and 5 in summer. NHS, Spanish honor society, Mu alpha theta, science honor society, Rho Kappa, English honor society. Ambassador for my school. Girls state. Three mission trips.
Teacher recs: one from a teacher that I have an excellent relationship with. One from an ND alum who teaches at my school. Both very strong. Also counselor rec is very strong, personal relationship. </p>

<p>Essays
Very strong, reviewed by my counselor, English teacher, and other ND alum. </p>

<p>Other
Coming from a catholic school. Emphasized importance of faith in my essays. Demonstrated love and passion for ND. </p>

<p>I would say you’re a strong applicant. The letter is in the mail: at this point, I’d try and not fret about it… Best of luck!</p>

<p>You’re a very strong applicant. Good luck! I’m awaiting my letter as well…saying a prayer for both of us!! :)</p>

<p>Thank you all. You are in my prayers as well. </p>