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Claire Reid | Wednesday, March 23, 2022
On Thursday, the University announced it admitted 1,737 students to the class of 2026 in the regular decision process. In December, 1,675 students were admitted in the restrictive early action (REA) cycle. In total, 3,412 students were admitted out of 26,506 applicants. The University set a record-low acceptance rate of 12.9% this year, replacing last
Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Notre Dame will continue its test-optional admissions policy for the 2022 and 2023 application years. The move is a continuation of the policy announced in June, which had been in the works for years, but was catalyzed by concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic and the accessibility of standardized testing. The current policy allows applicants to
Bella Laufenberg | Friday, September 25, 2020
Following campus-wide restrictions on outside visitors due to COVID-19, the Notre Dame admissions office has had to shift to an online platform when connecting with prospective students and families. Director of undergraduate admissions, Christy Pratt, said that these online changes are necessary for the health and safety of the campus. “As much as we would
Courtney Becker | Friday, August 19, 2016
While college admissions have largely been considered a numbers game in recent years, to Don Bishop, associate vice president of undergraduate enrollment, the members of Notre Dame’s incoming class of 2020 represent more than just high test scores and perfect grades; thanks to their unique and valuable personal attributes, he considers them perfect matches with
Lesley Stevenson | Friday, May 13, 2016
As my time at Notre Dame comes to a close, I feel it incumbent to give to you, my friends, family and mentors, my last will and testament. I, Lesley Stevenson, of over-zealous mind and undying school spirit, leave the following: To my fellow 2016 graduates: nothing but my eternal love and support. Most of
Nicole Caratas | Friday, August 21, 2015
Thursday, about 420 new Belles strolled down the Avenue as the class of 2019 moved in. According to the Admissions Office, the number of women in the first-year class has 40 more students than last year’s incoming class, and the number of transfer students has doubled. This year more students than ever applied to the College, director of