<p>Hey, I was wondering if I had a good chance to get into the A&S Honors Program at BC. Maybe even some money? Or am I going over my head? I’m an OOS applicant. </p>
<p>Credentials:
S. Asian Male/Rising Senior/NY
UWGPA: 3.7369
WGPA: 3.8043
Rank: N/A (Maybe Top 15% of a class of 300)
Graduation: Summer '08</p>
<p>11th Grade:
AP Biology
AP English Language
AP US History
Physics
Pre-Calc</p>
<p>12th Grade:
AP Psychology
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Physics B
AP Macroeconomics
AP Literature</p>
<p>Standardized Tests:
PSAT: 1910 (10th Gr); 1960 (11th Gr)
SAT: 2200 / CR:670, MATH:760, WRITING 770 (Re-Taking)
SAT IIs: US History-730, Biology E-710, Math IC-660</p>
<p>Extra-Curricular Activities:
North Shore University Hospital Junior Volunteer: 150 Hours+
Shelter Rock Public Library: Teen tutor for senior citizens
DECA 10-12
Freshman Focus Peer Connectors 11-12
Chuch: Youth Leader/Director for 3 Years
India: Helped build a church in Kerala (Koothattukulam)
Family and Children’s Association Volunteer
New York Blood Center Volunteer
Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Participant (Maybe)</p>
<p>Recommendations:
AP US Teacher (Columbia Univ.)
Physics Teacher (Hofstra)
Family and Children’s Association Director (Maybe)</p>
<p>Interested in pursuing a career in medicine.</p>
<p>Chances at:
Boston College (A&S Honors Program)</p>
<p>"Maybe even some money?"
Sorry, big No. BC only awards need-base with the exception of the Presidential Scholar, which is another field on to itself. </p>
<p>Your SAT is in the range of the HP, but being rank 15% in a class of 300 is drawback. I think you'll get in HP if you have a fantastic senior year.</p>
<p>Sounds good. I don't mean to sound annoying, please don't take it that way, but what qualifies as "need-base" for BC?</p>
<p>Also, I'm not exactly sure about the rank. I'm gonna find out from my GC this fall when I enter.
If I apply to the HC but I don't get in, would I still be considered for regular admission also?</p>
<p>if i remember right.. at BC you dont apply for the honors program. the honors program is the top 5% of the accepted class so thye notify you if you are accepted into the honors program i believe. i dont remember checking a box on my app or anything so i think thats the way it works.</p>
<p>need based is financial aid. you have to fill out a fafsa and a college board profile and a bunch of other forms. bc is not known for giving the best aid unless you are fairly low income. anyone middle-ish class and up dont get much of anything</p>
<p>oh yeah you have a very solid chance of being admitted.. your course selection seems challenging enough and your SAT scores are a bit above the average except for the verbal. take it again if you feel its needed but i think you would be just fine. i think the only thing that could work against you is that you are from ny and its hardest to get in from ny/nj/mass. good luck.. you have great chances</p>
<p>I don't think you'll be admitted in Honors - but probably will be admitted otherwise. I know people with better stats than you who didn't get offered the Honors track. But you can meet with the Dean once you are accepted and try to lobby your way in - but it's not too likely</p>