Boston College. Lynch School of Education. Early Action. Please chance me!

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I would really appreciate it if someone could chance me for the Lynch school Early Action. I am currently a highschool senior from New Jersey.
I am an Asian male from a competitive public highschool and have already applied early action.

3.51/4 weighted GPA (school doesn’t report unweighted)

32 ACT (35 English 34 Reading 29 math 30 science 8 essay)

Extracurriculars:
4 years of lacrosse (we are nationally ranked)
Extensive missions trips in Nicaragua and the ghettos of New Jersey.
2 summers of interning for a law firm
1 year of wrestling
4 years of Stock Market club (member)
4 years of key club (member)
2 years of national music honors society
1 year of select after school orchestra program

The Lynch school of education is my top choice. I would be thankful if I could hear feedback on what you think my chances of acceptance are. Thanks!

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My transcript looks somewhat poor and inconsistent due to the fact that I simply lacked motivation throughout highschool. But Boston College is absolutely my number 1 choice and I am hoping they will see my potential through my essays.

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Your GPA will make BC a reach. They are looking for accomplishments more than unrealized potential.

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3.5 Weighted? What is your unweighted? You can calculate it yourself using your final year end grades from Freshman, Sophmore, and Junior year.

4.0 = A
3.67= A-
3.33= B+
3.0 = B
2.67= B-
2.33=C+
2.0 = C
If you have anything lower - forget about it.

Agree with Tom, at BEST you will be deferred to RD, but most likely a rejection. Hopefully you’ve applied to more realistic schools.

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I think you have a good chance. You’re ECs are pretty good.

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You’re gpa is too low

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I’m not too familiar with BC’s Lynch school, but I think that BC over all would be a low/attainable reach. It’s true that your GPA is a bit low for their average, but everything else seems in line. I can see you getting deferred but don’t be discouraged, I am just as nervous! If you had a strong supplement I think that could definitely work in your favor as well. Good luck!!

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@Sexyaznninja
You’re now discovering why “chance me” threads have a reputation of being no more accurate than throwing darts at a dart board.

Even college adcoms know they cannot reliably tell you how the discussion will go until your application is discussed by the adcom committee members.