Along the lines of chances

Colleges & Universities A-Z Boston University
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<p>I know everyone is anxious and it’s not really unique to be freaking out at this point, but if anyone could maybe chance me… I’d really appreciate it.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.4 (and increasing)
RANK: Top 11%-- 35 of 323
SAT:
CR- 640
WR- 610
MATH- 500
ACT: 27
ECs:5 years working with students with autism and other disabilities, academic decathlon, theatre, debate, robotics team, volunteer at texas school for the deaf, newspaper staff, choir, writing program by audition at arts school
Essays: I worked pretty damn hard on them, and they honestly spoke a lot about my background; 3 different high schools, history of abuse in family, time spent in homeless shelter, etc.
Recommendations: Sent in four initially (one counselor, two teacher, and a mentor) and have faxed in an extra one since I applied. </p>

<p>Honors/AP courses since freshman year
Senior Year Schedule:
AP LIT, AP PHYSICS, AP ECO, GOVERNMENT (Dual Credit through Community College), Ind. Honors English Study, Academic Decathlon Honors, ASL II, ASL III Honors, AP Art, Speech (required)</p>

<p>Passed AP Language exam with a 4</p>

<p>Upward trend in grades since move out of abusive situation </p>

<p>Perfect attendance senior year, trustee award (top 10% for school year) junior year, voted most likely to succeed, first gen. college student, disadvantaged high school, academic decathlon 7th place essay in state of texas, several debate awards, program manager of the robotics team, assistant stage manager in professional musical production, and several other small awards. </p>

<p>I’ve never seen anyone in my family get into college so I’m anxious-- I’ve been accepted to Michigan State but that really doesn’t compare to BU, which is my top school. I applied to the school of education to be a special education major. </p>

<p>Any thoughts on chances?</p>

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<p>Your stats are unimpressive, but your story is VERY impressive and will most likely result in an acceptance. I wish that math score on your SAT was higher. How did you do on the math portion of the ACT?</p>

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<p>Thank you so much for even taking the time out to reply! I know my stats are far from stellar, and math has never exactly been my strong point. I got a 25 on my math ACT.</p>

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<p>I think, based on the average grades/SAT, you can get in. Hope so. I’m applying as well. :)</p>

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<p>I hate to bump this. Any other opinions. I just looked at last years stats and I’m so terrified that my essays, story, ec’s aren’t enough.</p>

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<p>I think you’ll be alright. Your story is amazing and the fact that you were able to overcome such obstacles will definitely make the admissions counselors look at your app differently. I can’t say too much on the topic though because I am not familiar with BU admissions, but I was planning on applying earlier in the year. But I would say your a safe bet. I’ll be going to BC next year, so I’ll say good luck while I still can :D</p>

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<p>Congratulations on your acceptance to BC eemmzz! That’s really incredible. I’m feeling kind of sick to my stomach as far as my decision to BU goes because everyone has been speculating about whether or not financial aid status on the website is connected or linked to admissions decisions and my financial aid status is all out of whack. I really want this, and I’m having a lot of doubts. I don’t think I’ve done what I needed to. </p>

<p>I guess I’ll know tomorrow.
Again, good luck eemmzz. I really hope to be your (friendly) rival sometime in the very near future.</p>

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<p>were you able to check what your admissions status currently is?</p>

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<p>was rejected.</p>

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<p>:/ sorry. But I guess everything happens for a reason. Where else did you apply? I was really expecting you to be accepted…</p>