Does 3 years of science hurt my chances of getting in?

[collegestuff543]

I know Boston College prefers 4 years of lab science, but how much would my chances at admission go down if I only had 3? those would be biology, chemistry and physics.

[tsbna44]

If you’re taking just three by choice, you likely won’t get in. But most likely won’t get in even with four.

If you’re taking three because you’re school offers only three, then no issue.

You can ask an admissions counselor but they are very clear they want four.

So you can apply but put it in your reach category regardless of your overall transcript because unless they are not true to their words, you’d be highly unlikely.

[skieurope]

This thread is a variation of a theme, so I am closing as duplicative. Users can comment on the earlier thread:

Does computer science count as a science?

I want to take computer science this year (my senior year of high school), but the only way I’d have room in my schedule is if I drop my other science electives (environmental and forensics). For college admissions, I know most schools prefer 4 years of science and I don’t want to do anything to reduce my chances of getting into competitive schools. Will colleges see computer science as a way to fulfill their 4-year science standard? If it depends on the school, I’m applying to Creighton, Boston College, and my state flagship.