Reacch School...any shot at all??? (will chance back upon request)

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>PROFILE</p>

<p>Location: Southeastern, PA, USA
Race: white
Gender: male</p>

<p>SCHOOL</p>

<p>SAT Reasoning: Critical Reading-660; Math-650; Writing-670
SAT Subject: Literature-630; Math I-580; Math II-620
GPA: Weighted-4.27; Unweighted-3.66
Senior Year Course Schedule: AP Physics C, AP Literature & Composition, AP Calculus AB, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, Honors Latin IV (Independent Study), Naval Science IV
Junior Year APs: AP United States History, AP Comparative Government, AP United States Government, AP Language & Composition
Remaining Transcript: All honors courses with the exception of Math and English during freshman year. I have taken four years of math, science, English, social studies, foreign language, and naval science.</p>

<p>WORK</p>

<p>Lifeguard: 10-25 hours per week throughout school career; 40+ in summer. I hold all certifications and have saved the life of a heart attack victim via CPR and the use of an AED.
Landscaping Services: Acting manager of lawn care business.</p>

<p>ACTIVITIES</p>

<p>NJROTC
Commanding Officer - Responsible for training, managing, and leading a corps of 50 cadets in unit activities and functions (12). Solely drafted and published the unit's first official NJROTC Cadet Handbook, totaling 47 pages (11). Directed and led the NJROTC community service program (9).</p>

<p>Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scout and Senior Patrol Leader – Led a project to refurbish a Civil War era family cemetery plot and dedicated memorial stones to two of the interred sisters, Rachel and Lizzie Brower, who were Civil War nurses. Member of the Order of the Arrow (OA), scouting's national honor society.</p>

<p>Wildcat Student Ambassadors
President – Responsible for coordinating and organizing various welcoming and community service events for distinguished visitors and new students; responsible for the management of 40 ambassadors. The ambassadors serve as official liaisons between the school and its community.</p>

<p>Junior Classical League
Vice President – responsible for coordinating JCL events, activities, and fundraisers, as well as the annual PA JCL State Convention. Placed 2nd statewide in the Major Model category for the creation of a waterproofed model of the Coloseum. The model represented a naumachia, or staged naval battle.</p>

<p>DECA
High school business club- Won 3rd place at the PA statewide DECA competition in the Business and Financial Services Marketing Research Event, qualified for nationals, and received the Award of Excellence for being in the top 25% of all projects judged at nationals.</p>

<p>National Honor Society
Became a member in junior year when membership is first attainable. Participation in community service events and adherence to the academic standards set forth by the club (A average). *Have also been a member of the World Language Honor Society (WLHS) since freshmen year.</p>

<p>Political Debate Club
Founding member. The club meets for two hours once a month to debate modern political issues in a forum-type setting.</p>

<p>Varsity Rifle Team
Entered numerous shoulder-to-shoulder competitions both in and out of state. Attained 2 varsity letters during sophomore and junior year. Plan to attain a 3rd during my senior year.</p>

<p>Ice Hockey
Played ice hockey on the school team. Unfortunately, I was forced to withdraw from the team midseason, as it became a financial hardship. I took a second job in order to contribute to the financial need of my family. </p>

<p>Sailing
Instructor- Spent the past two summers training with the NJROTC Leadership Academy sailing division in Newport, RI, the sailing capitol of the world. During my 2008 tour, I served as a sailing instructor, training cadets how to man and operate Rhode 19s (small sailboats), a most exhilarating summer.</p>

<p>Camping/ Hiking
Having camped and backpacked for over 7 years, I am an experienced outdoorsman with extensive survival skills, certified by both the BSA and NJROTC. I especially enjoy the physical and mental rigors of cold weather camping and am often called upon for my expertise.</p>

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<p>Here’s what I don’t get about the whole “I’ll chance you back” thing- if you’re knowledgeable enough to discern someone else’s chances at another school, you know enough to not need to do a chance thread yourself. </p>

<p>That said, your ECs are great, but Notre Dame can get plenty of white males with great ECs without sacrificing their SATs. I’d say you have a shot, but a small one. Good luck anyway, though.</p>

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<p>thanks for the chance back…and to answer your question, its all about psychology. People like to hear somethng from a source other than their own thoughts, as it helps to validify what they think…plus its just fun</p>

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<p>I think you definitely have a chance. you have awesome ECs. I got in ND early action and Im also from southeastern pa. My test scores are a little higher, but you do have a chance. ND pleasantly surprised me by accepting me so hopefully you will have the same luck! Maybe they like PA kids! Apparently a lot of kids from Pittsburgh were accepted EA. Good luck!</p>

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<p>thanks for the comment, anticipation16…and hey, you never know, colleges do recruit geographically from year to year. This could be PA’s year…</p>

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<p>Personally, and I think for most people, any source at all is no better than your own thoughts. An opinion supported with credentials or knowledge I don’t have is much more useful. Also, validify is not a word (validate).</p>

<p>I can’t chance you, since I don’t believe I’m qualified.</p>

<p>However, I know from talking to ND alumni that community service is very highly regarded at ND. Also, ROTC is taken very seriously at ND and considering your past involvement in related activities and possible college participation, that helps your chances. Your leadership activities also make you stand out, especially boy scouts, something that seems to fit really well with the philosophy at ND.</p>

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<p>validify…lol…guess i really am ND material…haha</p>

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<p>did you apply for an NROTC scholarship?</p>

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<p>sorry but the sat scores will hurt you, and RD non-legacy is very competitive</p>

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<p>NROTC scholarship…already got it…but it may be rescinded due to the fact that i have a peanut allergy</p>

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<p>any other people willing to share their opinions…thanks!</p>

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<p>You may be too radical for Notre Dame.</p>

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<p>??? care to elaborate?? no offense coldwind, but why would you state a comment like that without any explanation?</p>

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<p>bump…</p>

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<p>Jarad – nothing seems radical to me. And FWIW, the recent article in the SMC/ND paper indicated that test scores were important but that rigor was more important. Those already accepted for 2009 averaged 5 AP’s – seems you are well covered there. If the SAT isn’t quite where it needs to be try the ACT – the average there was 33.</p>

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<p>ACT…my score best not be mentioned in front of any innocent person!!! and FYI for anyone else looking at this thread…i have been permanently DQd from ROTC scholarship for my peanut allergy</p>