The classes here are almost all taught by professors who are experts on the subjects they teach, and usually know how to make things interesting. Most professors here make an effort to make themselves available to students outside of class, and there are many resources to help anyone having trouble. Depending on your major, class sizes, especially freshman year, are pretty mixed, but freshmen are required to take a seminar which gives everyone an opportunity to have an intimate, small class about something that interests them.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The atmosphere at Notre Dame is truly unique. I know everyone says that, but it's true. There is a strong emphasis on community and tradition here, an atmosphere that is enhanced by the fact that most people live in the same dorm all 4 years. The fact that students come here from all over the country means that there is a lot of diversity in terms of background, political, and even religious beliefs. However, there is not much racial or ethnic diversity, and some policies here are annoyingly restrictive compared to most other schools. The positives definitely outweigh the negatives however.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Tuition is certainly not cheap, but the quality of the school makes the cost worth it. However, the school's large endowment allows them to provide a lot of financial aid most of the time, as well as provide resources to find financial support externally.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Keep your grades up. Slacking off senior year, even second semester, not only can potentially hurt your chances of being accepted or keeping that acceptance, but it also makes the transition to college much more difficult when you're used to coasting through or skipping all of your classes.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Hard workers interested in more than just academic work. Athletes, actors, anyone interested in research opportunities, and those looking for lots of ways to get involved in volunteer work and social justice will find plenty of resources and options here.
The classes here are almost all taught by professors who are experts on the subjects they teach, and usually know how to make things interesting. Most professors here make an effort to make themselves available to students outside of class, and there are many resources to help anyone having trouble. Depending on your major, class sizes, especially freshman year, are pretty mixed, but freshmen are required to take a seminar which gives everyone an opportunity to have an intimate, small class about something that interests them.
The atmosphere at Notre Dame is truly unique. I know everyone says that, but it's true. There is a strong emphasis on community and tradition here, an atmosphere that is enhanced by the fact that most people live in the same dorm all 4 years. The fact that students come here from all over the country means that there is a lot of diversity in terms of background, political, and even religious beliefs. However, there is not much racial or ethnic diversity, and some policies here are annoyingly restrictive compared to most other schools. The positives definitely outweigh the negatives however.
Tuition is certainly not cheap, but the quality of the school makes the cost worth it. However, the school's large endowment allows them to provide a lot of financial aid most of the time, as well as provide resources to find financial support externally.
Keep your grades up. Slacking off senior year, even second semester, not only can potentially hurt your chances of being accepted or keeping that acceptance, but it also makes the transition to college much more difficult when you're used to coasting through or skipping all of your classes.
Hard workers interested in more than just academic work. Athletes, actors, anyone interested in research opportunities, and those looking for lots of ways to get involved in volunteer work and social justice will find plenty of resources and options here.