Hello! I’m an Indian female who applied to BU’s CAS economics major regular decision. Based on my stats, what are my chances of getting in?
UW GPA: 3.92
W GPA: 4.36
2 letters of recommendation: English teacher, Guidance Counselor
APs: AP Biology, AP Economics, this year and got A’s in both of them last term, rest are all honors
ACT: 29 composite (35 English, 28 Reading, 25 Science, 26 math) I know my scores are a bit low.
Common App Essay: Wrote it about embracing my individuality from a cultural and food perspective, pretty unique topic.
Why BU Essay: Wrote it about how I wanted to purse economics and then journalism on the side and wrote about BU’s opportunities for that.
Extracurriculars:
School Newspaper - Writer & Editor [10th - 12th]
Archery - Archer/participant [9,11-12]
Writing club - Member [11-12]
Volunteer at art museum [11-12]
Honors:
Honor Roll [9-11]
Science National Honor Society [11-12]
Based on this, do I have a chance of getting into BU? I know my test score is a bit low, but I’m hoping my essays can help a little with that. It’s one of my top choices!