Boston College EA Class of 2021 Chances?

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Hi all - if anyone could chance me that would be great! :slight_smile: I am applying to Boston College EA for class of 2021
I am a white American female, although I am going to school in the UK and have been for all of high school
4.4 GPA
29 Composite ACT (32 English, 31 Math, 27 Reading and 25 Science)

  • I am retaking the ACT on Saturday for a higher score
    I am doing the full IB diploma, I’m applying from an international school in London (don’t know if that means anything for admissions)
  • I won’t be sending my IB scores because they don’t come out until July
    EC’s:
  • theatre (lead-roles in every school production since freshman year)
  • varsity softball for all four years of high school
  • editor-in-chief of the school newspaper
  • travelled to Namibia (southern Africa) for a service project, fundraised for this for all of junior year
  • national honors society

Working on my BC supplement now but I think it will be pretty strong.

I am also a legacy - both of my parents and my uncle went to Boston College, although I don’t know if legacy really matters for BC

BC is my top choice, any thoughts?

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The only thing that might hurt you is your ACT which I believe is under the 25th percentile. If you get in the middle of the 25th-75th range I think you have a good shot.

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yeah I’m taking the ACT again and i’m shooting for a 32 which should help me - thanks! :slight_smile:

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What school are you applying to? That could make a big difference. Morrissey Arts and Sciences with legacy the 29 might be enough, but probably not high enough for the business school…but it depends on who applies. And as soon as you get your score, if it goes up, email your rep there and let him/her know it went up and have the score sent to them. Good luck! And legacy DOES help at BC!

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hey! I retook the ACT and by superscoring for BC I still only have a 30 which kinda sucks, but I guess standardized testing just isn’t my thing. I am applying for Morrissey Arts and Sciences so yeah hopefully I at least get deferred, I really don’t know haha.

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30 legacy for Morrissey…you might get it. Keep us posted and good luck! It’s a great place!!