<p>WM freshman at Boston University -- Classics Major -- 3.6gpa first semester (Dean's List), aiming for at least 3.8 this semester -- 1300 SAT (700M/600V) -- B+ average in h.s. -- varsity golf (4 ys), pres. of latin club (2 ys) -- currently work part-time (15 hs/wk) in law firm. Not applying for fin. aid (not sure if it even matters).</p>
<p>Does anyone have any thoughts as to my chances of being admitted to the following schools as a sophomore this Fall (2010)? Really appreciate it.</p>
<p>I notice that your using the old SAT I scoring system. Almost every school I can think of now requires the writing portion. If you haven’t done that, then you’ll need to retake the SAT I, or take the ACT instead. I’m also fairly sure that several of the schools you mentioned require SAT II’s. If they do, check in on that. As for your chances, Villanova, Wake Forest, and UMass-Amherst are probably safeties (Though Wake forest might be a low possible). Notre Dame is a possible. BC and UNC-CH are reaches. Cornell and Northwestern are very high reaches. Do what you want, but be aware that your SAT I, high school GPA, and college GPA are all well below those schools averages. If your happy with Notre Dame, Villanova, Wake Forest, or UMass-Amherst though you should be fine.</p>
<p>SATIIs are: 690MathII, and 650 USHistory; 630 on Writing portion of SAT (forgot to post previously). You really think ND will be easier to get into than BC? I figured that one would be the other way around. </p>
<p>agree with above poster, though i only say cornell’s a reach becauses you’ll be applying to CAS, so a 3.6 is on the low end for that. if you write really solid essays, you might have a chance though.</p>
<p>Notre Dame’s transfer rate is deceptively high because not many people apply after they realize they pretty much dictate what a transfer applicant’s schedule is at their previous institution (full year of writing, full year of math, full year of bio or chem and thats not even the college specific requirements). BCs acceptance rate for transfers is lower, but its probably easier for someone less qualified to get in their as a transfer (if that makes any sense).</p>
<p>I seem to be taking the courses in-line with ND’s First Year Guidelines so should be all set regarding course selection. Just seems to me that ND would be a more difficult school to get into than BC (they post an acceptance rate of @9%). </p>
<p>Didn’t think Villanova would be a match either, low-reach maybe? </p>
<p>Any other thoughts out there – much appreciated.</p>