I applied to BC under regular decision and also submitted a music portfolio.
I got an email from the BC music professor saying that he would like to advocate me on behalf of the admission.
How much will this increase my chance of getting in?
Obviously. By how much is the question.
There are so many variables that no one, even the adcoms, will be able to predict.
Does the BC music department need more incoming freshman with music skills than those who were already accepted?
What do the adcoms think of this professor’s requests (does he/she flood them with requests)?
If it comes down to you and another equal candidate, the professor’s interest could very likely make a difference.
If the adcoms, using all their normal criteria, don’t see you’re already a fit for BC, then doubtful it will make a difference.
Somewhere between the above two is a big blurry area. The only place and time anyone will be able to predict is at the table when your application is being discussed.
@pastalover0495 - I imagine a lot.
I try to never reply to chance me threads, but with your SAT scores and musical ability I completely expect you will get admitted. There are many wonderful music opportunities at BC! (Learn another instrument so you can be in the marching band. So fun! But they don’t march clarinets.)
It sounds like there’s an excellent chance of getting in, maybe even a lock, but they can’t officially tell you that, but they don’t want you to accept any other offers in the meantime.
@3rdXthecharm @WasatchWriter thank you for giving me some hope!! the professor actually asked me where BC stands in my college list and i told him that it was my first choice and i’m committed to attend if admitted.
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It sounds like there’s an excellent chance of getting in, maybe even a lock,
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I used to think that way, before I began reading the decision threads each year for BC. Read through them.
You’ll see applicants with a profile stronger than the OP’s who did not get accepted. And you’ll also see applicants with a much weaker profile who did get accepted.
Telling any applicant that he or she will get accepted is why “chance me” threads have such a bad reputation.
You’re missing a preposition. When u explain this to other people, you need to say “advocate for me”.