<p>Applying next year and I was wondering if i stand a chance. </p>
<p>Race: African American
Gender: M
Location: New Jersey
High School: Private
High School Type: Very Competitive
Major - Marketing</p>
<p>Academics:</p>
<p>GPA - Unweighted: 3.10
Class Size: 220</p>
<p>Scores: took the SAT’s once and they were horrible so I’m taking a class so I can take them again. Shooting for atleast a 1900.</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:</p>
<p>Significant Extracurriculars:
Mock Trial - 4 Years
Debate Club - 4 Years
Business Club - 2 years
Umoja Club - 4 Years
Campus Ministry - 4 Years
Student Ambassador - 4 Years
Stendent Mentor - 1 Year
Asian Club - 4 Years
Leadership positions: Debate Club Vice-President
Spring Track- 4 Years Varsity
Winter Track- 4 Years Varsity
Volunteer/Service Work: 60+ hours of community service</p>
<p>Also next year I’m taking 2 AP’s if that helps.</p>
<p>You have a good shot because of your race and gender, since the reality is, as I'm sure you know, not enough African-American males apply to schools. You'll likely get into a fair number of schools and my advice is to use that opportunity to go where you fit best. This may be a controversial comment: having this edge is one of the few perks of being African-American so do the most for yourself with it. Good luck.</p>
<p>do you think i have a shot at BC or Nova?</p>
<p>Sure, of course, especially if you get your test scores up enough that they can look at your file without going "yuck." Think about fit. Not a lot of diversity at BC, but don't know how much that matters to you. Don't know much about Villanova (I assume that's what you meant). </p>
<p>Boston is a diverse city but, to be honest, not so much when it comes to African-Americans, who aren't particularly embedded in the local political and corporate culture outside the City of Boston itself. That compares unfavorably to cities with larger African-American populations - and I'm speaking of middle and upper middle classes not poor people. But each person fits differently.</p>
<p>thanks because the school i go to now is mostly white with little african americans I think we only have about 30 and thats alot compared to recent years ..So going to a school with an equal ratio or races ins't that important I just want to go where I can recieve the best education possible and will prepare me for the future but i still want to have some fun thats why I'm looking into schools by cities lik BC BU Northeastern an Nova</p>
<p>If you have the time, visit places. Summer isn't the best time to get the feel for what a place is like when it's busy. BC, BU, Northeastern in the summer are quiet, quiet.</p>
<p>yea cause i visted last summer and i really liked them alot however there wasnt as many people as thought would be there</p>
<p>It's great to be here in the summer but it's not the same as when school is cranking. I can park anywhere near BU any time of day during the summer.</p>