<p>I know my GPA is a bit low for Boston College but do I have any chance (Arts and Sciences)? Thanks!</p>
<p>Mixed Race, Male, Highly Competitive High School (Top 100 in Nation) - Upstate NY
GPA UW:
-Freshman Year - 2.7 (special circumstances)
-Sophomore Year - 3.2
-Junior Year - 3.5
-Senior Year - All As so far
-Cumulative: 3.3 (Upward trend)
SAT I: Math - 740, CR - 700, Writing - 660; TOT - 2100
Honors: All of my classes are honors.
APs: AP World History - 4; AP US History - 4
ECs:
-Lead Trombonist (4 years)
-Private Tutor (4 years)
-Church Volunteer (4 years) - Roughly 200 hours (Leadership Position)
-Shadowing/Working with a Doctor(3 years) - Roughly 400 hours
-Leader of a Local Environmental Group (4 years)
-Science Olympiad (4 years) - Part of “Anatomy” and “Ecology” Events
-Key Club (4 years)
-Seekers (2 years)
-Video Club (2 years)
-Part of about 5 Political Rallies
-School Dance Performance (1 year)
Senior Course Load: AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, AP Government, others are honors
Special Circumstances: During my freshman year my dad suffered from a medical emergency which made all the house responsibilities fall on me for my brothers (cook, clean etc). Also in the Spring term, I missed a bit of school due to appendicitis. (IDK if any of these make a difference)</p>
<p>Essays: Really, really good (checked by AP english teacher and AP lit teacher)
Recs: 1 excellent rec, another is average and a third is the counselor rec
Hooks: First-generation college student</p>
<p>Any chances would be helpful. Thanks!</p>