<p>I’m really nervous because of my freshman year GPA. I took one honors class and ended with a 3.07 (I know, ouch.) and sophomore year, I ended with a 3.8! Junior year I (so far) have a cumulative GPA of 4.2! That’s with all honors and an AP too. Anyways, averaged together, that’s only like… a 3.5 or 3.6 in total. I know there are other factors in the admission process, but should I even bother with such a low cumulative GPA? I’m so nervous -_- I also know that next year I’ll be taking 5 AP’s… Lit, Calc, Stats, Psych, and French. Help?</p>
<p>Oh and P.S., I haven’t taken the SAT’s yet 
Next month though! How important are SAT’s in general? Because I’m not really a good standardized tester.
To top it off, I also have a bangin’ essay planned! Like seriously though. It’s really good.</p>
<p>Also:
Teach music theory
Music leadership award, also a musical leadership role in my choir
Choir for 7 years
RAOK (Random Acts of Kindness Club)
Key Club
French Club
Musical
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Art Club
leadership position in a peer counseling group
100+ Hours of Volunteer Work</p>
<p>My SATs were pretty average. 1190 on just reading + math, 1830 overall…so I wouldn’t worry too much. I still got in. Worry more about presenting yourself as a good, holistic candidate–so strong extra-currics/volunteer work, recommendations, and a good essay under your belt goes a long way, too. Remember to take 2 SAT subject tests. BC requires it. I’d recc English and Math, but if there’s an AP/honors course that you’re taking now and you feel that you’re really strong in it, take the subject test in that area, too. I don’t think you’d have too much trouble getting in, though, based on your resume.</p>
<p>The only downside is they didn’t give me a great financial aid, and I know a few other people who got short-changed, too. But that’s another bridge to cross for another day =/ Good luck!</p>
<p>i disagree…SATs are a pretty large factor overall. i had pretty low scores as well, but in general BC is looking for candidates with scores well above 2000. And your SATs will play a large role as far as acceptance/denial/deferral/wait list. But as long as you keep strengthening your curriculum and increasing your GPA as much as possible, you should put yourself in the best shape possible. all colleges love to see an upward trend in grades as you move along through high school</p>
<p>You can take the ACT and skip the subject tests. Also, the ACT may be better for kids who aren’t good “standardized test takers.”</p>
<p>If you are worried that you are not a “good standardized tester,” I would definitely encourage you to try both the SAT and the ACT. Most students find that they are more comfortable with one than the other. You only need to send the scores from one to BC, and as bluebayou noted, if it is the ACT, you don’t need to take the SAT subject tests.</p>
<p>If you take the ACT you must take it with the writing portion also. They give you the option whether to include this or not. The recommendation to take both is very good. If you do will in the ACT 30+ you don’t need to take SAT subject tests (double check with admisions). Though it is always good to cover all your bases. Good Luck!</p>