2016 Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Boston College
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<p>I didn’t think I had any chance at BC because my test scores but I was just wondering what my chances would be. Here’s my info:
Grades and rank: 96 uw, 106 w, and ranked 6/400 as of the start of my senior year. The classes I’m taking this year are all honors and AP, including scores: APUSH(5), AP Euro(5), AP World(4), AP Lit(3), AP Bio(3).</p>

<p>Senior Schedule- Includes all honors and 3 AP’s(Macro, Lang, and Calc AB)</p>

<p>Test Score: ACT-29</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars, Volunteer, and Awards: JV Baseball two years, one year on varsity(hopefully two), symphonic orchestra since 4th grade(first chair viola), treasurer of Symphonic Orchestra, former Vice President of Intel Science Club and created a project for Long Island’s competition, NHS member(going to run for officer), Foreign Language Honor Society, School Tour Guide, over 100 hours of Volunteer Service(with various groups), and helped create a book for Armed Service members that gets circulated to veterans and current soldiers. I have won 3 awards at my school for excellence in English, Italian, and Pre Calculus. Also received AP scholar with honors. </p>

<p>I plan on majoring in something like Poli Sci, History, or International Relations/Politics/Studies with a possible double major in journalism.</p>

<p>I know I don’t have much of a chance because my ACT but I was wondering what you guys think. Thanks!</p>

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<p>strong chance, i think grades are more important to BC depending on your high school. and the ACT isnt that bad anyway. EC’s look good, and im sure youll make the baseball team! good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply. And any other thoughts?</p>

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<p>Def strong chance, dont be so hard on yourself. Test Scores, while important, are less important by themselves than grades, rigor, ECs, and even the essays/recs. Not to mention, BC’s middle 50% range is a 30-33. You have a 29 thats right below the range and considering your other credentials you will be fine. I’d be shocked if you didnt get in.</p>

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<p>Wow thanks. I’m surprised because I figured BC was a pretty sizable reach for me because I know the acceptance rate isn’t too high.</p>