<p>Ok so I'm going to list some stats and personal information and if you guys could give me an outside perspective on if this seems realistic I would really appreciate it!</p>
<p>I live in Connecticut
SATs: Writing: 730; Math: 700; Critical Reading: 660
SAT IIs: Math 2: 720; Literature; 680
GPA: Fresh and sophomore year went to public school, ~ 3.3 unweighted
Junior Year at private school ~3.8
Senior Year at private school ~ 4.3 (weighted)
Caucasian
Activities: Varsity Volleyball and softball all four years
Church youth group for two years
Electronic Arts internship in San Francisco, worked on a Sims game and the game "Rock Band"
Travel softball since I was 9, got fifth in the nation one year and fifteenth another</p>
<p>Dad: Went to Yale for undergrad, went to Notre Dame for grad (also worked there for a couple years)
Mom: James Madison, didn't finish though</p>
<p>I have somewhat of an excuse for earlier not so hot grades...
When I was younger, I skipped a grade because was ahead of class. I actually did half a junior year at my public school, but halfway through I was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and had to have open brain surgery and was taken out of school for the rest of the year. Thankfully, I was a year younger than everyone, so transferring to a different school and redoing my junior year did not present any age related problems. Essay talks about this.</p>
<p>I wrote in some of my essays that the reason I don't have tons of extracurriculars is because I had constant health issues pre and post-diagnosis, and also sports dominated the majority of my time.</p>
<p>I can't think of any other information that might help you guys assess me, but please feel free to ask.</p>
<p>You have a very compelling story, and have overcome so much. You should take great pride in all that you've done. I truly hope you do get in.</p>
<p>The legacy will certainly help. Admission is of course about numbers. Your SATs at 1370 are at the bottom of the 25-75 range for last year, and the numbers seem to rise each year. Key statistic that is missing from your comment is class rank. That's very important -- 87% of the class is top 10%. Do you know what your school reported on your rank? If your health issues affected freshman and sophomore year grades perhaps that will make rank less important. </p>
<p>Of course, admissions is about more than grades, and your life story shows that you are a remarkable person. Let's hope admissions sees that as well. Please let everyone know how things work out for you. You'd certainly be a wonderful addition to ND.</p>
<p>Wow, what a wonderful, kind post! I am certainly passionate about notre dame as I know all the students are. There is no class rank at my school unfortunately, but I believe I would be at the top 10% if my fresh and soph grades from public school were weighted and averaged in. Hard to tell, but I would say if just considering my grades from post op at my new school, I would be in top 5% judging by other report cards I see. A girl from my school a year ahead of me with similar stats to me is at notre dame this year, so that gives me hope.</p>
<p>Your post was so nice, and I really appreciate it. Thanks for your good wishes and I will definitely keep you updated. This wait is getting harder and harder as the letter date nears.</p>
<p>ND is a crapshoot for anyone, even the most qualified. But if I were an adcom, I'd want you. Your perseverance is truly inspirational! Hopefully I'll see you in South Bend next year. go Irish, and good luck!</p>
<p>Wow, again, I wasn't expecting such nice responses. I sure hope to see you next year!! I agree, the admissions can be quite random and unpredictable, judging by some of the posted EA stats on this forum. Some students seem to be better on paper with grades, test scores, and ECs than others, yet the others sometimes prevail!</p>
<p>Again, thanks for your guys' kindness and opinions! The friendliness of the students and those affiliated with nd on this board is impressive. That's what attracts me so much to notre dame, how each person has such an enthusiasm for the school and friendly outlook to others.</p>
<p>Sigh, can't get too excited, don't want it to be too much of a letdown if I don't get in.</p>