Bc - chances

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<p>Hi, I was wondering if you guys could chance me! I know it’s pretty early but it doesn’t hurt to know what I should improve on. I’m really hoping to be a strong candidate for possible scholarships b/c I can’t afford full tuition. </p>

<p>Name: KB24yo
Race: Asian
Gender: Male
State : CA
GPA : 3.65 UW / 3.7 W
SAT : 2280 ( Math-760/CR-800/Writing-720)
SAT2 : Chinese - 800 / Math 2 - 800
AP - US (5) / took EURO and Psychology this year
*Received 2 C+'s the beginning of sophomore year (mother contracted breast cancer)
*Will probably receive another C this semester (grandmother died)</p>

<p>School Related Activities:

  • Student Council (4 years)
  • Model United Nations Club (secretary)
  • Kiwins Club (co-treasurer)
  • Mock Trial (lawyer/witness)
  • Rooftop Tutoring (president)
  • Fiddle For Fun (president)
  • IMPACT team leader (mentor for incoming freshmen)
  • In 2 School Musicals
  • Started recycle trash bins at school to raise money for school (+$3000)
  • JV Basketball (1 year) & Varsity Wrestling (1 year)</p>

<p>Music - Viola:

  • School Symphony Orchestra (4 years)
  • All-State Orchestra (4)
  • All-National Orchestra (3)
  • Performed at the White House
  • Composed sheet music used in a video game
  • Invited by the Chinese government to play in the Beijing Olympics
  • Traveled to Argentina/Africa to teach less fortunate kids how to play a music instrument
  • Toured France, Germany, Korea, Taiwan, and China playing with local orchestra(s)
  • Organized local music fundraisers to raise money to buy instruments for less fortunate children in 3rd world countries (+$5,000)
  • Played in the pit orchestra for 2 school musicals</p>

<p>Extras:

  • Published a children’s book
  • Organized a jog-a-thon at local elementary school to raise money for school supplies
  • Church choir member/audio recorder/hymn leader/orchestra member
  • Volunteer at soup kitchen (+100 hours)
  • Private math tutor for elementary kids
  • Work : Part-time @ Hollister (5 hours a week)
  • Intern for law firm with sports attorney, Leigh Steinberg</p>
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<p>Dear KB24yo : Rule number one - there are no scholarships at Boston College aside from the Presidential Scholarships and your material presented is not close in the competitive landscape. Rule number two - use your life experiences in your essays to explain challenges in your background, not as the reason for a C+ grade. After all, you scored a 2280 on the three-way SAT yet we do not see a history of family situations “explaining” that score. (Yes, this might sound cold-hearted, but this is actually HELPING you with your application process if you read between the lines.) </p>

<p>As a reader, the most interesting aspects of your background include performing at the White House and the Beijing Invitation. This demonstrates a world-perspective which might help your application.</p>

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<p>I think you need to be aiming for higher test scores, since it’s not possible to impact GPA at this late date. BC is a stretch for you at this point.</p>

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<p>^what are you talking about with his test scores??
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<p>KB24yo, scottj is correct in telling you that there are no merit scholarships at BC other than the 15 - 20 Presidential Scholarships and your stats just aren’t anywhere near what you need to qualify for those. However, need-based aid would be available to you if your family truly “can’t afford full tuition.”</p>

<p>I think Scottj has also given you some good advice about packaging your application. Your test scores are fine, but your GPA is definitely going to hurt you.</p>

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<p>Your family better not be making over 40K, that’s all I can say. BC is known for being quite economical when it comes to dishing out aid.</p>

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<p>Haha um my family makes around +150K. So i guess not then.</p>