Chance me for Boston College

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I applied as an economics major for the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences.

I’d greatly appreciate any feedback, thanks!

Weighted GPA: 4.25

Unweighted: 3.607

Rank: 70/478

Classes: I have taken 12 APs, 3 post-APs, and other classes that give a 5.0 AP credit. I have received mostly 3s and 4s on the AP exams. I am also part of a STEM program at my school. I should also mention that my Social Studies and Language Arts grades have been all A’s throughout high school.

Test Scores: 32 ACT: 34 Math, 32 English, 29 Science, 33 Reading

ECs: (I think that this is the strongest part of my application.)

I interned at a non-profit organization throughout my first semester of senior year; I totaled over 240+ hours. I was part of and also helped to coordinate numerous community service projects, which assisted local public schools, communities, and impoverished kids.

Math Team (9,10,11)

National Honor Society (11,12)

Beta Club (11,12)

Principal’s Honor Roll (9,10,11,12)

Varsity Football (10,11)

Local Library Volunteer (I worked throughout the summer)

Science Honor Society

Recs/Essay:
Counselor Recs: 10/10, she detailed some family issues that persisted from 9th to 11th grade and how I tried my very best not to let that deter me from working hard throughout high school.
Science: 10/10, my science teacher really liked me and know me as a very studious student.
English: 9/10, I was great at writing and thoughtful throughout the entire course.

Common App: 8/10, talked about starting my own business.
Boston College Supplement Essay: 9/10, I made it creative and talked about inherent media bias

Financial Situation: financially disadvantaged

Race and gender: Asian male

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I think you could get into Boston College it is a little bit of a mid reach but you have really shown that you’re a hardworking student and as long as you reflected that in your essay, I think you can get accepted. You have really good volunteer hours and you have really nice EC’s. I think you have a pretty good shot! Chance me back?

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Do you know if Boston College puts a heavy emphasis on test scores or are they more concerned about the ECs?

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@brian2746 they are test oriented

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Do you know if Boston College puts a heavy emphasis on test scores or are they more concerned about the ECs?

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It depends on you and your specific application. Often test scores and grades are used as a “check the box” to determine if the applicant can handle the workload. Then the adcoms move on to the more meaningful parts of your application.

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Bump

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jpm answered your question, brian.

No one can chance you. We can only compare you against average statistics. For example, ~85% of matriculants were in the top decile of their HS class, in comparison to your top 15% ranking. Your AP scores are not that strong either, as many matriculants have 4’s and 5’s with some 3’s.

OTOH, below “average” stats can be mitigated by a really competitive HS, overcoming a difficult family situation, and/or great essays and ECs. Such is the “art” of admissions, once one gets beyond the numbers. BC is also looking for what you bring to campus. Only the Adcoms have the complete application package to make that determination…

Good luck.