Boston University: What are my chances of getting in early decision?

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Caucasian female, military dependent
Graduating Year: 2017
Overall GPA: 3.69
Class Rank: Top 30%
ACT Score: 31
(new) SAT Score: 1450
AP Scores: World History 3
US History: 4
Psychology: 4
Human Geography: 4
English Lit: 5
Current AP Classes: AP European History, AP Environmental Science, AP Art History, AP English Composition

Awards, Honors or Leadership Roles:

  1. 1st place in 12-14 y/o (2014) and 3rd in 15-18 y/o (2015, 2016) Louisiana Half Marathon
  2. Baton Rouge Magnet High Swim Team Captain

Community/ Volunteer Involvement:

  1. Community Gardening Volunteering - 20 Hours
  2. Worked with the city planning board and the mayor to orchestrate a bike to school day in May for the junior class at my high school
  3. National Honors Society
  4. Flood Relief - 40 Hours

Clubs:

  1. Fashion Club - designed and sewed a clothing line in 11th grade
  2. Film Club

Athletics:
Varsity Swim Team all four years
Varsity Track 9th and 10th grade

Work Experience:

  1. Swim Instructor - 1 hour lessons, once a week (May 2015-September 2015)
  2. Dishwasher and Waitress 6 hours per week (September 2015-October 2016)
  3. YMCA Lifeguard - 20-30 hours a week over 2016 summer
  4. Hostess and Waitress- 20 hours per week (October 2016-present)

Also, does the rigor and reputation of your high school contribute to the admissions decision? I currently attend a magnet school.

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You’re pretty good. Your stats are better than mine, and BU is a low reach for me. I’d say its either the same/a target for you. Also, I’ve been told that academic rigor is the most important factor. What’s a magnet school?