<p>I've noticed that among many prestigious universities, Notre Dame has a relatively easy application, with only one personal statement essay required. Why do you think they do it this way?</p>
<p>Good writers can express who they are in one essay.</p>
<p>I've kind of pondered requiring essays at all. There are ways to buy essays or some kids have someone else, such as a parent write them. I know when we went to the admission info session, they stressed how much they want the student's ideas expressed on the essay, so maybe they have just received a bunch of boring stuff that is all the same and they don't want to receive more of the same.</p>
<p>I don't know, but I know I liked being able to completing the app in about an hour (Topic of your choice essay).</p>
<p>All they really want to know is - can you play football?</p>
<p>^^^</p>
<p>LOL. That is funny.</p>
<p>Haha. I wish it were that simple. If you're not a god at football though, all they really want to know is, can you do three varsity sports at once while maxing the SAT and getting a 4.0? They figure if you're not terrific at football you must at least be a good juggler.</p>
<p>They may be lowering their standards for football..... I dont think being a "God" is required.... hah jk</p>
<p>anyway</p>
<p>have you guys noticed that we have the number 1 rated recruiting class for next year????? think about that when you are calling for C-papa's job</p>
<p>national championship within the next 5 years--you heard it here first</p>
<p>Why would anyone ask this question? Do you want to write more essays? When I saw that Notre Dame had only one required essay, from questions that were essentially common app questions with Domer spin no less, I jumped for joy. Seriously, who actually enjoys writing college essays?</p>
<p>I guess people who think that there essays will be there best part of their application</p>
<p>Legitimate.</p>
<p>their?</p>
<p>haha jp wit u Tim--I hope you still get in anyways!</p>
<p>and when you do just know that Stanford Interhall is playing in the semi's this weekend! YUP, ONE MORE GAME AWAY FROM THE STADIUM!</p>
<p>Good luck jvon, it would be so cool to be able to play in ND stadium.</p>
<p>horrible grammar</p>
<p>I apologize... I got it right the second time at least</p>
<p>Hey... ill provide some offensive power next year for you guys..hah</p>
<p>we need it... our quarterfinal game went 0-0 into OT! haha the games go by so fast (10 minute running clock) and offenses are so unorganized that it's really hard to score...</p>
<p>hah</p>
<p>nice... ive got the hands, but me on defense is not a sight to see</p>
<p>my concept of tackling is simply diving at THEIR knees. I can also play some QB... people have compared me to Vince Young... haha jk maybe
I cant wait for interhall football next year.... sounds so awesome</p>
<p>we have the first week of playoffs tomorrow.... starting to feel the butterflies</p>
<p>I've never been much of a football player, myself. I'll tell you what, though. Bookstore Basketball... that's where it's at.</p>
<p>high school playoff football is the greatest thing ever... i get goosebumps every time i think about my last game in the playoffs</p>
<p>and yeah i'm really excited for bookstore bball this spring!! i'm also a couple weeks into the boxing club... it's VERY demanding, but it's a nice way to challenge yourself and stay in shape... it's a lot of fun--bengal bouts should be a good time in the spring</p>