<p>GPA-
Projected 97/98ish on a 100 pt scale over 3 years. Amazing 4.3 at frosh year school in a different state.
Will not be ranked.
Took one AP (US History) junior year and will take AP English, AP Gov, and AP Econ next year. These are the only non-math and science (or music theory and art, but whatever) APs offered at my school. It isn’t too late to switch into AP bio or physics, but I don’t think I’ll do well in either (not well enough to get a respectable AP score or grade) and it seems that taking non-AP physics seems like a good fit for me. Definitely not doing AP Calc…lol, I’m not a mathie.</p>
<p>SAT-
1st Time:
690 CR
650 Math
700 Writing
=1340/2040</p>
<p>2nd Time:
720 CR
670 Math
780 Writing
=1390/2170</p>
<p>I live in Pennsylvania and go to a small public high school in a college town that sends many, many grads to top schools, especially compared to others in the area. Silver Medal USNWR High School. Although I’m not that crazy about the school itself, the kids are phenomenal.</p>
<p>ECs include multiple tourney wins in debate, a 30+ hr a week job plus a rec from employer, countless hours during campaign season and a rec from the county party chair, and hundreds upon hundreds of service hours.</p>
<p>Applying to CAS as a poli sci major.</p>
<p>I know they meet 100% of demonstrated need, but how is BC with regards to loans as a part of need based fin aid packages?</p>
<p>Will applying early action HURT my chances? I know it won’t help, but would it be a detriment? </p>
<p>Any other advice anyone has for getting in would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Your SAT scores, ECs, and GPA look great. Even better than mine, actually. Honestly, BC is not that difficult of a school to get into. Their acceptance rate was 30% this year, up from 27% last year. In addition, they had to even dig into their waitlist in order to meet the Class of 2013’s quota, from what I have heard.</p>
<p>And about financial aid, BC does meet 100% of demonstrated need, but they do give out a few thousand dollars worth of loans as part of the package.</p>
<p>I do not know very much about Early Action, so I won’t comment. I applied for Regular, personally.</p>
<p>You stand a very good chance. Any other schools you are considering? I think you should toss some Ivies into the mix, too. You seem very passionate about politics.</p>
<p>Some final advice: Write a great essay. I can not stress how much the essay and teacher recommendations count.</p>
<p>any other advise with regards to ea? i don’t think I’m anywhere near strong enough for merit scholarships, but I’d like to know if i’m strong enough to be admitted ea.</p>
<p>I agree, BC is not that hard to get into, especially with your statistics. Early action is worth it, as there are no penalties. You find out earlier, and worse case scenario, they defer you (you need an atrocious application for them to reject you right then). The only merit scholarships BC gives are the presidential scholarships, which is a full ride only given to 15-20 people. </p>
<p>I would definitely apply EA. no harm in doing so at all. That’s what I did, and didnt have to worry about anything after christmas, as decision letters are mailed the 15th-25th of december.</p>