Chances and Areas in Need of Improvement

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<p>Boston University is my number one choice but my parents will not let me apply ED because of financial reasons (two kids going to college at the same time). However, I also feel I may be rejected or deferred to the General Studies college because of my SAT scores (I took the test yesterday and really do not think I did too well). One of my friends goes to Boston University and only says great things about the school and the opportunities the students have.</p>

<p>RACE: African American / Black</p>

<p>GENDER: Male</p>

<p>LOCATION: South Carolina</p>

<p>GPA: 3.8 Un-Weighted / 4.7 Weighted</p>

<p>RANK: 3 or 4 / 342</p>

<p>SAT: Took the June 2, 2007 test (maybe 1200+ math and critical reading)</p>

<p>SAT II: Taking Literature and US History in November (maybe 650+)</p>

<p>GRADES:
FRESHMAN YEAR
Algebra 1 CP - 97
French 1 CP -99
Algebra 2 Honors - 91
Physical Science Honors - 88
English 1 Honors - 98
World History Honors - 95
Honors Seminar - 99
French 2 CP - 96
Physical Education (CP) - 100
Computer Applications (CP) - 96</p>

<p>SOPHOMORE YEAR
Geometry Honors - 94
Biology 1 Honors - 90
English 2 Honors - 95
AP European History - 89
French 3 Honors - 97
Visions of the Future Seminar (Honors) - 95
Art 1 (CP) - 96
Health (CP) - 96</p>

<p>JUNIOR YEAR
Algebra 3 Honors - 97
Chemistry 1 Honors - 93
AP English Language & Composition - 99
AP United States History - 96
AP Art History - 97
Introduction to Philosophy Seminar (Honors) - 97
Global Issues Seminar (Honors) - 96
French 4 Honors - 97</p>

<p>SENIOR YEAR
Pre-Calculus Honors
Physics Honors
AP English Literature & Composition
AP United States Government & Politics
AP French Language & Composition
Talented & Gifted Art (Honors)
AP Studio Art
AP Human Geography
Twentieth Century Seminar (Honors)
Economics CP (could not fit AP)</p>

<p>EXTRACURRIULAR ACTIVITIES
Youth Action Council: Co-Chair / President; Finalist in the Project Ignition National Seat Belt Campaign; presented multi-media campaign at the National Youth Leadership Council’s (NYLC) National Service-Learning Conference; recipient of the Best Grassroots Impact Award for working with South Carolina legislators to enact stronger seat belt safety laws; recipient of the $25,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant</p>

<p>Student Government
Senate; House of Representatives; Representative-at-Large; National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Council of Excellence Award; Certificate of Excellence and Varsity Letter for 300+ Hours of Service; South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) Gold Honor Council Award; Junior Class Leadership Council Secretary; Certificate of Excellence for 200+ Hours of Service; Sophomore Class Leadership Council Secretary; Outstanding Freshman Class Service Award for 100+ Hours of Servce; South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) District Conference; School Improvement Council (SIC)</p>

<p>Scholars Symposium / Honors Forum
Senior Class Advisory Council Representative; Junior Class Advisory Council Representative; Sophomore Class Advisory Council Representative; Freshman Class Advisory Council Representative; Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>National Art Honor Society (NAHS)
Awards and Ceremony Coordinator; Scholastic Art and Writings Award Competition; South Carolina State Fair Student Art Show; Spring Visual Arts Show; Photography Club</p>

<p>National French Honor Society (NFHS)
President / Awards and Ceremony Coordinator; Darfur Advocacy Campaign (Co-Chair); Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>National Honor Society (NHS)
Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>National Senior Beta Club
Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Amnesty International USA
“Malaria No More” Campaign
STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition
Genocide Intervention Network
Andy Thomas Radio Network Teen Forum Show
National Service-Learning Partnership
Service-Learning and Civic-Engagement Collaborative Workshop
Good Neighbor Home Works Renovation Project
Winter Holidays Service Project
Board Election (Co-Manager for Gregory Branch)</p>

<p>SUMMER EXPERIENCES
The Governor’s School of South Carolina at the College of Charleston
South Carolina Business Week at Presbyterian College
Clemson University Program for Academically Talented Students</p>

<p>ACADEMIC HONORS
Principal’s Scholar Honor
National Ventures Scholar Program
National French Contest Level 4 Honorable Mention Award
Junior Marshal at Senior Graduation
Coker College Scholar Award
Lander University Junior Fellow Award
Newberry College Scholar Award
University of South Carolina Aiken Scholar Award
University of South Carolina Upstate Scholar Award
AP English Language & Composition Award of Excellence
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Junior English Award
South Carolina Governor’s Scholar Award
Golden Palmetto Leadership & Service Merit Award
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Sophomore History Award
National History Day Certificate of Achievement
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Freshman Social Studies Award
Academic Honor Roll
Duke Univeristy Talent Identification Program Scholar
Scholars Academy / Honors School</p>

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<p>Your a shoe-in. If you do really well on your SAT's, consider applying for one of the full scholarships, MLK or trustees.</p>

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<p>Don't worry about not applying ED. It doesn't help or hurt your chances.</p>

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<p>You're definitely in!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the positive feedback! All I could think about last Saturday when I was taking my SATs was how much it seemed like Boston University was slipping away. How much value does BU place on SATs over GPA, rank, extracurricular activities, leadership, etc.? I know my friend that was accepted to BU three years ago had a fairly decent SAT (1250), although I do not think her GPA or rank were similar to mine. However, she really loves the school and encourages everyone in my district to apply there lol. Once again, thanks for the input!</p>

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<p>I also forgot to ask, do you think I will be deferred to the General Studies program? I do not really know anything about this program although I do want to go to the College of Arts and Sciences. One student at my school last year was rejected from BU with a high ACT score (31) although her GPA was not very good (plethora of C's and maybe some D's).</p>

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<p>awesome ECs simply marvelous! I think too that u r IN! :)</p>

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<p>Yeah you're in for sure.. seven people applied to BU from my high school this year and the only one who didn't get in had the highest SAT score lol.. It's all about being well-rounded and he has crappy grades and he's lazy</p>

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<p>Thanks, your reassurance is comforting :) Is the November SAT test date too late to apply RD to BU?</p>

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<p>you can take them up till december! i sure did :)</p>

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<p>You'll do fine. When did you go to Business Week? I went 2 years ago but forgot to put it on my applications.</p>

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<p>I just went last year for Business Week 2006. It was really insightful and provided me with a lot of information about college admissions. Plus, that was the most freedom and taste of college life I had gotten up until that point. But this summer I'm going to the Governor's School of South Carolin at the College fo Charleston and taking "Holocaust in Film" and "American Collective Memory of World War II," which I'm really looking forward to :)</p>

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<p>bro take this summer offer.. I think you earned it. What I would do with a record like yours would be just finish every single one of my applications completely over the summer and not have to worry about a thing all school year. I didn't even begin to think about colleges before September of senior year</p>

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<p>Thanks! When do you guys think the applications for next year will be available? I won't be able to start on my applications until I get back from Governor's School (July 7) but I will definitely try to finish them up so I can three of my current / former teachers glance over them. Maybe I am getting paranoid lol...my friend (whose sister will be a junior at BU this year) said she thinks I will be fine but I'm keeping my fingers crossed; next spring can't come quickly enough :) Also, does BU encourage students to send a resume or "brag sheet"? I ask this because I only listed the really important accomplishments for my extracurricular activities and community service projects (some things I did not mention but want to mention on my application: I had excellenct help from two professors at the Duke University Medical Center for the Malaria campaign, there were more things I did under Amnesty International USA, and some other unique and important jobs / responsiblities under Youth Action Council, since it isn't a common activity). Even if I do not receive big scholarships, grants, etc. from BU I really think it is the school I can see myself at for the next four years.</p>

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<p>are u making 4s or 5s on your aps??? some schools aps aren't even tough... and scores show. THE QEUSTION IS NOT, IF HE "IS IN"..... HE NEEDS A HIGH ENOUGH SAT TO GET A FULL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP... PERFEREBLE MATH AND CR- 1400-1600, NOT 1200.</p>

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<p>I think he'll get in, but I highly doubt he'll get a full ride.</p>

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<p>maybe u should aim higher than BU
not that BU is not a good school though</p>

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<p>I am also applying to the University of South Carolina, Furman University, Syracuse University, Fordham University, Wake Forest University, New York University, Emory University, and the University of Chicago. However, the vibrance of the programs and the diversity of the campus at BU are simply captivating (diversity is crucial to education and life in my opinion). Thanks for the reply!</p>

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<p>Wake Forest? If diversity is what you want, avoid WF. From what I hear, the school's extremely racist. </p>

<p>-The Diverse Coot66</p>

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<p>Wow, really? I have heard some negative things about Wake Forest being predominantly white, etc. but that is an interesting point.</p>