What are MY chances of getting in?

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>Hello, I’m a Senior for the class of 2010, and I consider myself a bit ignorant of the college process, due to the lack of a counselor. I would like to know how my standing looks and if I am in any way competitive for top colleges. I appreciate any suggestions, and thanks for coming! </p>

<p>ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Gender:Female
Ethnicity:Hispanic
High School: International Studies Charter High School<br>
Unweighted GPA: 3.7 (Sophomore GPA)
Weighted GPA: 4.45 (Sophomore GPA)
ACT:27 (will retake)
SATIIs: Spanish:740 Italian: 690
Class Rank: UNKNOWN (top 5% or so)
Academic Program: Italian Language, Culture and Literature
Projected Major: Business⎯ Marketing, English Projected Minor: Political Science

  • Trilingual: English,Spanish,Italian</p>

<p>APs: Italian, Euro, English Lit, US History, Bio, Spanish Lit, Human Geo.</p>

<p>Dual-Enrollments: English 1 , Sociology, Psychology, Stats, Micro Economics, American Government, American Literature</p>

<p>AWARDS
Academic</p>

<p>• ISCHS Speech Excellence Award (2008)
• ISCHS Journalism Excellence Award (2008)
• ISCHS AP European History Excellence Award (2009)
• ISCHS AP Italian Excellence Award (2009)
• ISCHS Honor Superior Honor Roll
• National Society of High School Scholars (07 ⎯)
• Miami-Dade College Dean’s List (2008)
• Wellesley Book Award 2009</p>

<p>Graphic Design
• 2008 FIU Journalism Day Yearbook Layout: 1st Place</p>

<p>Community Service</p>

<p>• American Red Cross Ester Brennan Youth Award for Volunteer Service (2008)
• American Red Cross “Rebuilding Lives” project participant and Certificate (2007)
• American Red Cross Blitz and Community Service Recognition Certificate (2007)
• City of Doral Voluntary Service Certificate (2007, 2008)
• Prudential Spirit of Community Service Award Local Honoree
• Presidential Award for Outstanding Service: Bronze
• Presidential Award for Outstanding Service: Silver
• Presidential Award for Outstanding Service: Gold</p>

<p>LEADERSHIP POSITIONS</p>

<p>School</p>

<p>• Senior Vice President
• Italian Club President
• Yearbook Editor
• “Eagles in Action” Community Service Program Coordinator
• ISCHS Graphic Designer and Image Moderator<br>
==> Individual Projects:
• ISCHS brochure
• ISCHS promotional ad
• ISCHS promotional postcard
• ISCHS web-site graphics
• ISCHS School Seal
• ISCHS School Mascot Artwork
• ISCHS School Banner
• ISCHS School Mural (future project)
• ISCHS event programs</p>

<p>Community</p>

<p>• Hands on Miami YVS Web designer
• Children’s Trust Youth Advisory Committee</p>

<p>Professional</p>

<p>• American Red Cross Graphic Image Marketing Intern and Volunteer</p>

<p>==> Individual Projects:
• Assistance with website
• Rebuilding Lives Project 2007: Autterbury residence </p>

<p>==> Marketing Projects:
• Family postcard
• Armed Services personnel postcard
• Red Cross Holiday Card 2007
• Red Cross Hurricane Season 2008 Pin design: 3 different designs</p>

<p>A.B Memories Video Productions, Employee: June 2008 – August 2008</p>

<p>PinoSpark Designs, Founder: January 2009 – Present ([PinoSpark</a> Designs - Welcome](<a href=“http://pinosparkdesigns.■■■■■■■■■■%5DPinoSpark”>http://pinosparkdesigns.■■■■■■■■■■))</p>

<li> University of North Carolina</li>
<li> University of Virginia</li>
<li> Boston College</li>
<li> Boston University</li>
<li> University of Florida</li>
<li> Notre Dame</li>
<li> Wellesley</li>
<li> Cornell</li>
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<p>(not in order of preference) (any other recommendations?)</p>

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<p>Hi! I’m going to Notre Dame in the fall. I’m not sure what your actual chances are (I think they accept 14% of all applicants. This year they have 1989 incoming freshmen, or close to it) but I would say you did WAY better than I did lol. My Act was a 27, and my Sat was ridiculously low (1780, I think) I’ve never gotten anything but an A in any of my classes and I was in the International Baccalaureate program for two years. All in all, I would say your chances are extremely high, as long as you keep your grades up. Also, because you are Hispanic, they might fly you out for a spring visitation weekend. That’s what happened to me. They pay for everything, and it gives you a chance to attend a class or two and stay in a dorm for three days. You can email me if you have any questions or anything! Lots of luck!</p>

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<p>Ok, so no one can really say “you’re definitely in.” But, frankly, I would be surprised if you got rejected from any of those places, provided you improve your ACT (or take the SAT and do very well) and WRITE A DAMN GOOD ESSAY.</p>

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<p>Your stats are very impressive especially your extracurricular but you need to select one and display how you have improved that activity. Make sure you are not too broad. I would also recommend anonline class for you ACT test or take the SAT. Good luck</p>

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<p>I’d say you have a great chance… actually with those stats and being urm, I think you should apply to more “reach” colleges and see what happens ;)</p>