Can I get into Bentley with this GPA?

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I’m a senior in high school and I’m a little worried about getting into Bentley with my GPA.

GPA: 3.33 unweighted, 3.97 weighted (Freshman-Junior year)
SAT: 2220, 700 CR, 720 M, 800 W

I took 8 honors classes, 5 AP’s, and am also taking 4 AP’s this year.

EC:
Freshman Basketball
JV Cross Country (1 Year)
Varsity Track & Field (4 years)
NHS (2 years) - Treasurer for this Year
Japan Club (3 years) - Publicist, President, VP
Tech theater (3 years, was Assistant Stage Manager for 1)
Robotics (2 years)
Lots of Community Service
ASB (2 years)

Would I be able to receive merit scholarships with such a low GPA if my SAT is that score? How much financial aid would I be able to receive?

Thank you!

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Also from California, if that’d help in terms of diversity.

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You look like a great candidate. SAT scores are good and WGPA is good. Not sure how Bentley would view your HS transcript. Large difference between unweighted and weighted GPA. You will not know the scholarship fallout until you open the letter. I would say 90% chance at 1/3 tuition; 75% chance at 1/2 tuition; and 20% chance at full tuition. Good luck and keep us posted. BTW. are you applying ED? they scrapped the EA option.

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I am applying Regular Decision, worried that compared to other applicants my GPA will be too low and I’ll get less money.

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I hear you. There is really nothing you can do on your end to push the needle. You will just have to apply and see where the fallout is. They do not get too many ED applicants due to the high cost of the university I suspect. Collegedata indicated only about 150 or so ED applicants last year. Everyone seems to do RD and hope for the best. Good luck. My Son will be in the RD pool also.

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My son did not get into Bentley with similar stats, 2180 SAT and 3.45 unweighted GPA 6 years ago.

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That’s really worrying, if I may ask, where did he get in/where is he going?

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Wow your stats are impressive!
I applied as a freshman and got into Bentley for Spring 2016 with terrible stats. I had a 3.2 high school GPA, no APs or honors and a 1400/2400 on my SATs. I am an international student and I think the reason I got in was because of my essay despite everything else! Focus on your essay and talk about yourself. Make yourself stand out and you’ll be fine! Good luck!

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So I applied early decision to Bentley and have been very anxious about the process so maybe someone can calm me down haha!

I have a 85 GPA
I have taken AP Language & Comp and College Business & Personal Law and College Principles of Marketing
I go to a challenging high school and there is over 700 students in my graduating class
I have been elected my class secretary for 3 years and I have been an elected senator for the past 2 years
I take dance classes and am also a dance teacher at my studio.
I have toured and interviewed at Bentley
I keep in contact with the representative from my area
My SAT score is an 1100
I do not need any financial aid

I know my grades and scores are lower than what they want but I am hoping my EC’s will help me as well as my interview. I am looking for what people think about my chances because I am just so anxious