Want to do Ph.D at Notre Dame desperately

<p>Currently I am working on my MA in history, 15 hours completed (3.8 GPA). I will work as a faculty assistant beginning this semester and should complete my thesis and degree by the end of 2014.</p>

<p>Aside from a high GPA, what can I do to boost my credentials and chances at acceptance to Notre Dame?</p>

<p>To enhance your application, make sure you have good GRE scores, solid letters of recommendation, a strong research paper as a writing sample, and publications (optional but a plus).</p>