I applied to Boulder Arts and Sciences November 11th am waiting to hear my decision any day. It says my application is complete and under review. Boulder is my dream school though and I was wondering if anyone with an application similar to me got in.
SAT- 1860 (reading: 670, writing: 650, math: 550)
GPA- (cumulative) 2.45
First interim senior year 3.1
My school is a rigorous private college prep school known for it’s extremely hard academics
My essay was about having ADHD and although it has held me back in many ways, I have learned to deal with it and use it as a benefit. I wrote about how my passion for photography is the one thing that really allows me to focus in a world where I am often thinking in such a big way that it holds me back.
My supplementary for the diversity question was about how I went to Israel over the summer between 10th and 11th grade and learned a lot about my Jewish heritage because they were at war while I was there.
I participated in 3 different sports in high school and completed 60+ hours of community service.
I had a suspension on my record but it happened in the beginning of sophomore year and my principle made a call to Boulder on my behalf to try and ignore the suspension and told them how much I have grown as a person since the incident. It was harmless and just embarrassing (a social indiscretion at a school-sponsored event aka went farther than first base while on campus.)
I had 2 great teacher recommendations and a recommendation from a national geographic photography whom I worked with this summer.
Also had a recommendation from the CEO of the chamber of commerce of Boulder passed to admissions by one of the chairmen of the university.
I live out of State in Pennsylvania and I have visited the school multiple times and even met with my admissions counselor in person.
I realize that my credentials are all over the map. I’ve done everything I can to cancel out my bad GPA but still not sure if it’s enough. Anyone want to help alleviate my anxiety/give tough love?