Hi! I will be applying to Boston College at the end of the month and I’m hoping somebody can give me some honest feedback about my chances of getting in.
Asian, Female
GPA: 3.6 UW
ACT: 34
8 AP classes + 5 more senior year: Mostly 4s and 5s with one 3
2 AP scholars with distinction, Member of NHS
ECs: Varsity swim team, Varsity downhill ski team and captain, Varsity golf team and captain,
Youth In Government: twice-elected official, state steering committee, local leadership team,
Editor-In-Chief of high school newspaper,
250+ volunteer hours,
Worked as a ski instructor (6 years) and swim instructor (2 years),
12 years of Chinese school (fluent),
On leadership team of mental health initiative at my high school,
Student election judge
Essay: pretty strong (I would give it a B+/A-)
Recommendations: Councilor - very good, Teachers - 1 very good, 1 pretty good
You are an excellent candidate. Your ACT score will be very helpful in gaining entrance. Your commitment to community service will also be viewed very favorably.
Best of Luck !
Your 34 may be the difference maker in pulling you across the line. I like your odds better if you apply ED instead of RD. PS, as a soon to be Poli Sci grad, Getting an A is no easy feat…
It depends on you 3.6 relative to your class overall. Also performance in specific classes. Overall you are a great candidate and seem like a wonderful person in your school community. That’s really what’s most important in life anyway.