<p>I’m applying to BC early action, and just took the SAT IIs this month. However, since I wasn’t really prepared, I don’t think I did well. I’m really nervous that whatever score I get will be too low and ruin my chances at getting accepted…</p>
<p>Do you recommend taking them again in November and applying RD instead? I’ve heard that competition is less in RD than EA, but on the contrary, EA can show more interest.</p>
<p>And are you allowed to change your type of decision once your transcript has been mailed off? As a first generation student this is all new to me, so many questions.</p>
<p>Thanks so much in advance, any comment is welcome! xD</p>
<p>EA is more competitive/selective at BC. Not sure about changing from EA to RD once you submit. If you’re not completely comfortable with everything you are submitting, you’re probably better off with EA. Check their website to see where your scores and gpa fall within their typical middle 50%, that may help you decide what to do.</p>
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<li><p>The EA round at BC is more competitive than RD, so only the strongest candidates are encouraged to apply EA.</p></li>
<li><p>BC does not consider “interest” at all during the admissions process, so applying EA won’t get you any brownie points for that. </p></li>
<li><p>Yes, you can change your application from EA to RD but you’ll need to do that by the Nov. 1 deadline, before they start reviewing applications.</p></li>
<li><p>As for retaking your SAT IIs, how sure are you that you did “badly”? Do you really think you would earn significantly higher scores if you re-take them? (There’s not a whole lot of time to prepare between now and then.) And did you take the ACT with writing? If so, you don’t need to submit SAT IIs.</p></li>
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<p>Yeah I think it will make a difference. I mean I’m not 100% sure, but I left a good amount blank, and the Math I has a harsh curve =/</p>
<p>Another question (sorry)- if I were to get deferred for EA let’s say, would they review only the materials sent in for EA, or am I allowed to send in the new Nov scores?</p>
<p>Ahhh this is tough…some people have told me to go for it EA, but I’m afraid that the worst can happen and I’ll be denied and no chance for RD…</p>
<p>Dear cg1411 : From the Boston College web site, the following information for you regarding early action and October testing.</p>
<p>Early Action candidates must submit all credentials by the postmark deadline of November 1. The Admission Committee will communicate decisions no later than December 25. Decisions will not be communicated over the phone or via e-mail. Students should not call the admission office to inquire about their decision prior to December 25. Candidates for Early Action will be evaluated primarily on their high school record through the junior year. ACT and/or SAT results through the October administration will be considered for the Early Action program. Restrictive Early Action candidates must submit all required testing (SAT I and 2 SAT Subject tests or ACT with the optional writing section) by November 1st.</p>
<p>Dear cg1411 : You will be able to add new scores to your RD phase should you be deferred from the EA round. Note that approximately 20% of applications which are deferred are accepted during the RD round.</p>
<p>Yeah, if I were to apply EA I have all of my materials set so that wouldn’t be a problem luckily. However, thinking worst situation possible, I could get denied and have no chance for RD…and that is what’s making me wonder if I should take that risk blehhhhh.</p>
<p>That statistic about the 20% is helpful. Do you by any chance know a rough estimate of those denied in EA? Thanks a lot btw!</p>
<p>Dear cg1411 : Generally speaking, the EA pool is 20% acceptances, 60% deferrals, 20% rejections. Therefore, you can imagine that another 20% of 60% … or 12% overall … from the EA pool will eventually gain an acceptance.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for the clarification. After hearing those numbers, I might just decide to stay with EA and cross my fingers. I’m going to BC tomorrow and was planning on asking that question haha.</p>
<p>Yeah that was another factor that worried me.</p>
<p>My SAT is a 1900, which isn’t solidly above, but rather in the lower percentile. I really loved the school though, which is why I was thinking of applying EA…but people say the competition is higher. However, I don’t know if I would want to regret not applying EA…ack.</p>
<p>Sorry for replying so late, didn’t know it’d be such a hectic month. Thanks a lot =)</p>