<p>Ok, so I posted some of this before, but I thought I would just make a new thread rather than bump an old one and add to it. Here are my stats and ECs:</p>
<p>GPA: 3.21 (hopefully close to a 4.0 for the first semester this year, had some struggles early in HS which will be part of my essay)</p>
<p>SAT: 2070 (640 CR, 710 M, 720 W, taking again, hoping for at least 2200+. I didn't study much the first time)</p>
<p>ACT: won't send</p>
<p>ECs:
~Will have 150+ hours of Community Service by the end of HS, most helping the poor and disadvantaged, as well as faith-related ministries
-applying to be a retreat leader at both my parish and school (Catholic school)
-4 year two-sport athlete (Track and Cross Country. Hopefully varsity this year! Very competitive team.)
-3 year member of pro-life club
-2 year member of student government (nothing special, just an officer)
-working on starting a retreat program for teenagers in my archdiocese. It's a major project, so it won't be finished until after I graduate, but if successful, it will be a major add-on for the entire diocese
-2 year member of school Ministry Leadership Team</p>
<p>My recs should be very good. My Cross Country coach, who is very experienced and notably hard-nosed with his athletes has complimented me on my attitude multiple times. I also have some other teachers who like me. I plan on writing a very good, very unique essay as well.</p>
<p>I really have two major passions, which I believe are reflected in my ECs. Running and my faith, and I love both. I am extremely motivated and passionate about the things I care about, and look forward to doing great things in my life, as I am considering becoming a Catholic priest as well. Notre Dame is my dream school, but I know that may be a huge reach because of my GPA. Does anyone have good safety, match, reach ideas for me? Thanks in advance!</p>