Boston University - Will I Get In?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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I am planning on applying to the college of arts & science RD. I want to major in biology with a specialization in neurobiology. I really want to go here, but I’m not sure if I’ll get in.

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown):1710 (550)R (570)M (590)W
ACT:24 (not sending)
SAT II: 530 Math / 690 Spanish Reading
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.49
Weighted GPA: 3.86 (will go up with new semester grades)
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
AP (place score in parenthesis): English Lang (2), Spanish Lang and Culture (5) - i plan on taking AP tests for all of the AP classes I am currently in
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Physics 1, AP Calculus AB, AP American Gov, Honors Economics, AP Chemistry, AP English Lit, Honors French 3, World Religions, Peace & Justice
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): California Scholarship Federation, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, French National Honor Society

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Robotics (treasurer), Varsity Lacrosse (Captain), Club Soccer (captain), Mock Trial, International Club
Job/Work Experience: Summer internship at Children’s Hospital Orange County, and was on a panel for future innovators at an international medical conference
Volunteer/Community service: Her Servant’s Kitchen, St. Joseph’s Kitchen, Special Olympics coach
Summer Activities: Summer volunteer trip to Thailand
Essays: Hearing back from other college admissions officers - GREAT!
Teacher Recommendation: Also, according to other admission reps - GREAT!
Counselor Rec: I’d assume average 7/10

Other

State (if domestic applicant): CA
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Private Catholic All-girls
Ethnicity: Hispanic (Mexican)
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: <100k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM

Not sure if this is enough to base your opinion off if, but I hope you can still give a opinion. Thanks!

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This year BU has seen an increase in applicants by roughly 10000 students because of dropping few requirements. So accordingly the RD acceptance is likely to become trickier.
Your SAT score is low for BU
However it is still worth a shot applying because it is such a great school. But you would be needing aid if im not wrong?
BU costs around 65-70 k per annum and the deadline for merit aid consideration has already passed. I’m not sure about their need based aid policy and how much you qualify for. So please keep that in mind.
I am not trying to discourage you. I am almost in the same boat as you and have already applied a few days ago.
If it is your top choice school definitely apply. But please keep these factors in mind