Can I get into BU?

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Other colleges in mind:
Baylor
Boston University
UC Santa Barbara
Chapman
Fordham
Loyola Marymount
Northeastern
Syracuse
University of Washington
George Washington
Pitzer

SAT: 1220 (essay: 18)
Unweighted Gpa: 3.6
SAT 2: None
AP’s:
-AP Chinese (4)
-AP Environmental science (?)
-AP Psychology (?)

IB’s:
-IB Langlit
-IB Film Online

EC/volunteer work:
-Track and Field (varsity 4 years/cocaptain)
-Theater (varsity 3 years)
-Teaching Theater to kids internship
-Habitat for humanity cambodia trip
-Seasfire Environmental science trip
-Clinic internship
-Film Academy camp
-President and founder of film club
-President of Orphanage club
-National Honors Society member
-Private english tutor
-Thespian Honors society

I am worried that my sat score is rather low. I am taking it again in October but I’m scared that my scores might not come in on time for me to Ed or Ea. I am interested in the communications major!

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I think you definitely have a chance! Focus on the SAT and a really strong common app essay :slight_smile:

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Thanks! That makes me feel a lot better. I redid the SAT and got 1270.

4

I am applying RD to BU and also got a 1270 on my SAT. I have roughly the same stats as you and my essay is a little risky, but I purposely did that. I really hope you get in! I just wish I knew how much BU admissions values the SAT

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SAT is low, but what is your weighted GPA? A strong essay and recommendations will be key. Tell them how you fit into BU and it’s mission.

6

I already got in but thank you for your help!

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Congrats on getting in! Current BU freshman here, let me know if I can answer any questions you may have