Chance Me: Boston University '25

Applying either RD or ED1 (i’m not 100% certain yet)

My STATS:
SAT: 1430 (700 English + 730 Math)
GPA: 101.3 W (not sure what this equates to on a 5.0 scale)
Rank: Top 1% (my school has not given ranks out but I think I will be within the top 1% of my school)
APS: AP World History, AP Biology, APUSH, AP Lang, AP Pysch, AP US Gov

Extracurricular:

  • worked two jobs as a waitress (stopped working)
  • Internship at an academy where I tutored freshmen (sophomore to senior year)
  • Volunteered at a chinese prep school for two consecutive summers (teacher’s aid and taught chinese) (2 summers)
  • Participated in several walks throughout my sophomore year
  • treasurer and a founder of a dance club (handled the social media page and taught choreography) (junior and senior year)
  • VP and cofounder of ESPN club (took attendance and planned club activities) (junior and senior year)
  • Member of varsity golf team (sophomore to senior year)
  • Biology tutor at school (junior and senior year)
  • Teacher and nurse’s assistant (freshman year)

Facts About Me:
State: NY
Intended Major: Biology
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Chinese-American
Gender: Female
Income bracket: $36K
Am a: First-Generation College Student

I would really appreciate it if you reply! Do you think I have a good shot at getting into BU?Are my STATS and extracurricular on par? It is def my top choice but going ED seems daunting and a huge risk. Thank you in advance!

BU meets 100% of demonstrated need so you should run the net price calculator. If the number it comes up with is affordable, go ED. https://www.bu.edu/finaid/aid-basics/cost-of-attendance/net-price-calculator/

BU would be a match school for you, so going ED will raise your chances. Just make sure that it’s your absolute number one choice. BU also heavily considers demonstrated interest so sign up for email lists and webinars.