Chances at BU - CAS or CGS

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Title says it all!
Basically, BU is my top school. I applied to CAS as an English major but I'm skeptical about what my chances of getting in after seeing my SAT scores. </p>

<p>I have a 3.6 GPA (unweighted)
SAT score of 1640 (R: 580, W:560, M: 500)
Yes...the math is kind of low.</p>

<p>I was born in Puerto Rico but completed all my schooling in the Dominican Republic. </p>

<p>I would say my essay is pretty strong, and the same goes to the writing supplement.
I am positive my counselor's letter of recommendation as well as my teacher's are strong, as I spent so many years in the same school. </p>

<p>As for my activities...
I did swimming for two years ( 9th and 10th)
Tutored 4 hrs a week in grade 11 and 12
Became an NHS member in grade 12
School Newspaper's graphic designer and editor (grade 10)
School's treasurer (grade 10)
Did a psychology internship in grade 12
About 80 hrs of community service
Honor Roll all 4 years</p>

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<p>Anyone? Any feedback is highly appreciated!</p>

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<p>Bump? anyone? :{</p>

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<p>BU is a reach. The average SAT is around 1900, I think. Miracles do happen, so don’t give up. Best of luck to you. :)</p>

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<p>You have a decent shot in getting in. The students in my school that got in had a 3.7 average with an 1800. Meaning that some had below 1800 and some above. So from what I know you will be fine. I hope this helps!</p>

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<p>You have very strong hooks with your URM status and geographic location. The test scores do hurt you but I doubt they would break your application. I would be surprised if you were denied. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thank you!!! I don’t know why but soon after submitting the application, I started feeling apprehensive about it (which wasn’t the case a month earlier).
Anyway, thank you everyone for the encouraging words. I appreciate it. :)</p>

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<p>SAT score is low however URM status will help. You might have a chance at CGS.</p>